Cate joined AIFS in 2022 and works as an Outbound Coordinator. She previously worked in hospitality, before making the decision to do Camp America in 2022. Cate is passionate about cultural exchange and travel and enjoys sharing her tips with those considering travelling overseas for the first time.

Next travel destination? Canada

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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 close to 5 years, Anna’s experience includes overseeing the operations of PROaupair (later Apex Professional Exchange) in Australia – a provider of au pairs for families with special needs children. More recently Anna joined AIFS Au Pair, and has brought her wealth of experience to nurture 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 moved to Australia with her Australian husband and two sons and now calls Sydney home.

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 for working parent.

Next travel destination? Germany

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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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Laura's Au Pair journey started in 2013 when she successfully completed 2 years as an Au Pair with Au Pair in America. After returning to her home country, Colombia, Laura decided to embark on a new adventure becoming an Au Pair for a second time, this time in Germany. After Au pairing for 6 months in Germany, Laura returned home and worked for Au Pair in America for 4 years as the program manager while finishing her degree in International Business.

Laura is passionate about travel, languages and learning from different cultures which lead Laura to embark on a new adventure and moved to Australia to join AIFS Au pair team in early 2022.

 Next travel destination: Japan

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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: Bali