Media
We love supporting our host families and Aupairs by sharing our expertise with the broader community. And each time someone shares our story, we dance a little happy dance! Honestly – we do! Because this brings us one step closer to making the world a better place!
TV Media
Mums say childcare fees forcing them out of workforce
Prior to the 2019 elections, Channel 9 ran a story on Current Affair on Childcare and how current fees are forcing mothers out of the workforce. Watch this video to see what mothers have to say and what they expect from our new government. 99aupairs CEO has got a thought on additional help too – it may surprise you.
99aupairs helping families with in-home childcare during lockdown
Back to 2020 when the government has made great efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and at the same time schools have prepared for shutdown. 99aupairs was also being inundated with applicants with working visas, ready to take care for children and host families.
Print Media
Herald Sun
Women work more: Are we doing more housework than men?
WOMEN living in far-flung suburbs are doing more than their fair share of weekly housework compared to men, latest census figures reveal. This means the domestic burden is still uneven.
Inside Small Business
Melbourne small business takes on the youth housing crisis
37 per cent of young people aged 20-24 experience housing stress, according to AIHW; and young people are asked to pay $300-400/week, …
Nurture your online ambitions
Starting an online business is never easy. While the internet space is full of “launch your business in a month” stories, our story is somewhat different. Here are…
Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2019
99aupairs founder – Irene Becker was recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for her efforts to help local families with their juggle.
Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020
99aupairs founder – Irene Becker was invited to judge Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020, an honour indeed.
Lead the team remotely
How are companies embracing remote work in reality?
Take a look at 99aupairs tactics published by inside small business magazine.
The Rebel With A Cause
With Beam, Irene shares her journey of being an outsider most of her life, and how it shaped her to become outstanding in the business.
Inside Small Business
Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020
99aupairs founder – Irene Becker was invited to judge Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020, an honour indeed.
Radio & Other
2GB Sydney with Bill Woods
Analysis of the first tranche of 2021 data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows there were 456,543 people aged between 25 and 34 living with their parents, an increase of almost 17 per cent since the 2016 survey.
Transforming a personal solution into a multi-award-winning platform
Based on her own personal experience managing family and the work-life balance, Irene Becker, the founder of 99Aupairs, has developed an award-winning practical solution for busy families.
Holly Headon interviewed 99aupairs founder for her Monash research
Holly and Irene discussed the change in the industry driven by the pandemic, the pros and cons of Aupairs and why families turn to Aupairs as an alternative childcare option…
I’ve got 99 problems but my au pair ain’t one!
A lot of research has been done to find out that most of the standard childcare arrangements, aside from their expensive costs, just don’t offer flexible childcare hours for many families. Like many others, we, unfortunately, did not have family support around us. However, I was among the thousands of lucky mums who discovered au pairs.
Prep’ing for the stress
The most significant pain point for working mamas is the juggle of both work, school drop-offs and pickups. Looking for some practical tips for working mamas (and dads) with prep kids to help ease the stress of juggling work and your child’s first weeks and months at school. Here are some of them!
Hint … women are not obsessed with doing the washing
Women are notorious for running themselves into the ground. Silly. But we do it. How do we have it all without doing this? Irene has a few ideas. We shall find out more.
Importance of delegating as a business owner (especially if you are a mother)!
Melissa, the founder of Australian Women in Business and Irene, 99aupairs’ CEO, were chatting about the importance of delegating as a business owner – especially if you are a mother.
Aupairs, Opportunities and Giving Back
The most significant pain point for working mamas is the juggle of both work, school drop-offs and pickups. Looking for some practical tips for working mamas (and dads) with prep kids to help ease the stress of juggling work and your child’s first weeks and months at school. Here are some of them!
The WHY behind 99aupairs
BTB Featured (another Winner of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders) chatted with Irene about the 99aupairs brand (her third baby) and the story behind it.
Out of your comfort zone – Raus aus der Bequemlichkeit
With the German-based Newspaper ‘Zweibruecker Zeitung” Irene shares her views on travel and the importance of being ok with being uncomfortable and daring to travel. She shares how she built 99aupairs and how she helps Aupairs to have a great experience overseas.
Would you return to work soon after the birth of your child?
For Irene Becker, the answer was YES. Read the opinion piece on why Irene chose to return to work only six months after both her children’s birth and how she managed the juggle.
From a need, through a crisis, we prevailed
Irene shares with Suzanne from @sheownsitcollective the story behind 99aupairs, but more importantly the struggles through the pandemic, the doubts, and the road to recovery.
From Zweibruecken to the end of the world – out of your comfort zone
A publication in a German paper talks about travelling the world and how Irene is helping young people to find a host family in Australia.
The world as a guest in Australia
From a year abroad in 2008 to a new home. Irene from 99aupairs talks to Mr Mueller von Klingspor about all the things that make Australia a great country to visit and how being an Aupair is a great way to experience the unique culture.
Australia’s best rated agency now part of CAPAA
Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia which set the standards for cultural exchange in Australia and ensure safety and the best experience for Aupairs and host families welcome 99aupairs into their midst.
Organisational talents and a bit of fun
Irene talks with a Germany newspaper about what it takes to become an Aupair following her talks at a local school…
Delegating for Success
Irene shares with Carina from @workingmumma the key tips in delegating for success as a working mother.
99aupairs is giving FREE access to 5 Minutes for Me App
Irene shares with the 5 Minutes App, her tips on resilience and how to deal with daily challenges…
Irene on outsourcing to build your village.
As 99aupairs founder – Irene Becker suggests, families should consider outsourcing support when raising children and step outside of the “norm”.
Delegating for Success
Irene shares with Carina from @workingmumma the key tips in delegating for success as a working mother.