Living Arrangements

Quick Answer

Yes. FDHs are legally required to live in the employer's home. Live-out arrangements — where the helper stays in their own accommodation — have not been permitted since April 2003. Employers must specify the helper's accommodation details in the Standard Employment Contract, and the Immigration Department must be notified of any address change.

Quick Answer

Write your rules down before the helper arrives — covering working hours, phone usage, food, cleaning standards, and rest day arrangements. Go through them together on day one, explain the reasoning, and give the helper a copy. Clear expectations prevent most conflicts.