Carolin joined AIFS in 2023 as an Au Pair Coordinator. With a background in communications and project management, she previously worked in the field of Disability. Carolin, who is Australian and German, has always been passionate about bringing people and cultures together. When she's not in the office supporting Au pairs and families to find their perfect match, you'll likely find her in the ocean, swimming up and down the Sydney coastline. She is also our resident Yoga teacher, bringing a consistently positive vibe to the Sydney headquarters.

‍Next Travel destination : Borneo

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Laura joined AIFS in 2023 as a Marketing Coordinator. Originally from Scotland, she has been in Australia since April 2023, and is thoroughly enjoying life in Australia. Laura has a passion for travel, having spent three summers working at summer camps in the USA and Canada, volunteering in Asia, and backpacking around South America, all while attending the University of Strathclyde. Since graduating with a marketing degree in 2020, she has been working in digital marketing. When Laura is not working, she enjoys socialising with friends and attending gym classes.

‍Next Travel destination : South Africa

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Laura arrived in Australia in 2015 as part of the AIFS Work & Travel program and is currently employed by the same team as an Inbound Coordinator, assisting backpackers as they embark on their Australian adventures. Laura has a background in the hospitality industry spanning many years and is also pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce. Having been a backpacker herself, Laura intimately understands the kind of support fellow travellers require and is always eager to lend a helping hand.

‍Next Travel destination : Fiji

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Emily joined AIFS in 2012 and manages the AIFS' Outbound programs, including Camp America, Au Pair in America and Au Pair in NZ. After completing a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences at the University of Sydney, Emily participated on the Camp America program, completing 4 years at NJY’s Round Lake Camp, a camp designed for children with Special Needs and based in Pennsylvania, USA. Emily has a passion for camp, travel and the personal growth, awareness and opportunities that cultural exchange provides.

Next travel destination? Morocco

Anna manages the operations of AIFS Au Pair and is based in AIFS’ Sydney CBD centre. Having worked in the sector for more than 7 years, Anna brings a wealth of experience to nurturing the cultural exchange Au Pair experience, assisting families and Au Pairs across Australia.

Originally from Germany, Anna relocated to the UK when she was 15, and spent a year in Italy as an Au Pair when she was 19. In 2016 Anna relocated to Australia with her family and now calls Sydney home.

Anna’s experience in the industry includes overseeing the operations of Apex Professional Exchange, (previously PROaupair) in Australia – a provider of Au pairs for families with special needs children.

This is Anna’s second year as the Chairperson for the Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia (CAPAA) which was established in 2012 to ensure the setting of industry standards and to protect the Au Pair experience as a rewarding cultural exchange. Anna is committed to supporting host families and Au Pairs, and recognises the importance of good communication. As a working parent, Anna understands the challenges parents face when managing work, childcare and managing a household.

Next travel destination? Portugal

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Tony hails from Malaysia but completed his final years of high school and university in Australia. Tony joined AIFS in 2011 and recently celebrated his 10 year anniversary with the company. In addition to English, Tony speaks several Chinese dialects and Malay and has travelled extensively in Asia and Europe.

Next dream travel destination? Europe.

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Hanna came to Australia as an Au pair with AIFS in 2016 and is now working as AIFS' Inbound coordinator with the Work & Travel team. After returning home to Germany, Hanna finished her Bachelor in Social Work in 2018 before she decided to follow her heart and to move permanently back to Sydney, which she now calls home.

Having been an exchange student and an Au pair, Hanna understands some of the challenges facing new arrivals and is happy to greet those coming to AIFS Sydney centre. 

Next Travel destination : South Africa

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Gabriela began her journey with AIFS in 2021 when she travelled from Poland to the United States as an Au Pair. After spending over 1.5 years in New York, she decided to explore another part of the world and arrived in Australia at the end of July 2023. Gabriela joined the AIFS team in Sydney in 2024 and now works as an Inbound Coordinator.

Before moving abroad, Gabriela worked as a photographer for seven years in Poland and graduated with a degree in media studies in 2021.

Gabriela loves to travel, cook, and try new things.

Next travel destination: Italy

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Since graduating from university in 2021, Ellie has been seeking new experiences around the world. After au pairing in the Dominican Republic, she spent two summers teaching wakeboarding at a summer camp in America, then travelled around Asia and New Zealand. Ellie finally settled in Sydney, and in 2024, she joined the AIFS team as an Outbound Coordinator. She believes in doing one thing every day that scares you and loves meeting new people who bring out the best in her.

Next travel destination: Taiwan.

Alix joined the AIFS Inbound team in 2024 as a Recruitment & Support Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Studies and has a passion for child development and the importance of the early years. Alix has a background in the not-for-profit sector, having worked for a voluntary adoption agency in the UK, where she supported prospective families with family finding. She also has many years of experience working as a nanny. Originally from the UK, Alix has been living in Sydney since October 2022. During university, she completed a study abroad experience in the Netherlands and loved her time there. In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga and discovering new beaches along the coast.

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Next travel destination: New Zealand

Nia joined AIFS in 2024 as an Outbound Coordinator. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability in 2023 while also working as a nanny for several families in her neighborhood. In 2024, she experienced her first camp season with Camp America, where she had a life-changing experience meeting friends from around the world working as a lifeguard and swim instructor at a day camp in upstate New York. She’s excited to return for her second summer in 2025! Nia loves meeting new people and trying new things.

Next travel destination: Camp!

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Taylah joined AIFS in 2023 and works as an Outbound Coordinator. Previously, she served as a Program Facilitator in the Youth Disability Space. After graduating from high school, Taylah took a gap year and participated in the Camp America program in 2019. She spent her summer at a camp designed for people of all ages with disabilities in upstate New York. Taylah has a passion for advocacy and empowering others to step outside their comfort zones and try new things, especially when it comes to travel and self-development.

Next travel destination: Japan