International Au Pair Day Melbourne

Calling all au pairs in Melbourne!

Come and celebrate International Au Pair Day with a picnic in Flagstaff Gardens. Meet other au pairs, swap stories and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, whichever agency you came through.

This year's International Au Pair Day theme is The Moment of Belonging. It's about the moment a new family and a new city start to feel like home. We would love to hear yours.

When: Saturday 21 November, 11am to 1pm
Where: Flagstaff Gardens, West Melbourne. Meet on the lawn near the corner of William Street and La Trobe Street, a short walk from Flagstaff Station.
Cost: Free

What to bring

• A plate or platter to share

• Something that shows off your home country, like a snack, a flag, a game or a photo

• Water and a drink

• Hat and sunscreen

• A picnic rug or something to sit on

• Your friendly self

Please register so we know how many are coming. Any updates on the day will go to the email you register with.

International Au Pair Day is celebrated around the world on 24 November. This picnic is hosted by the Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia (CAPAA) as part of its celebrations across Australia.

Photos may be taken on the day and used in our communications and marketing. If you would rather not be in photos, just let us know on the day.

See you there!
The CAPAA team

This year's International Au Pair Day theme, set by the International Au Pair Association (IAPA), is The Moment of Belonging: From Stranger to Family Member.

It's about the moment your stay stops feeling like a visit and starts to feel like home. At the picnic we would love to hear yours. Have a think about:

• When did you first feel at home with your host family?

• What helped you get there?

• What tip would you give an au pair who has just arrived?

Posting on the day? Use #InternationalAuPairDay so we can find and share your photos.

International Au Pair Day events are happening in cities across Australia. See them all on the CAPAA events page.