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Nannies Rock
2023 Nannies Rock: Inspired today by the longevity of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as both release new music in 2023.

Children’s Week 2023 21-29th October -
The statement "children have the right to relax, play, and take part in activities they enjoy" is a fundamental principle outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The CRC is an international human rights treaty adopted in 1989, and it sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children. Article 31 of the CRC specifically addresses this concept.

35 years and counting; Louise Dunham is the owner and director of Placement Solutions,
a leading Australian nanny and household staff agency.

Five ways to make nanny sharing work
Nanny sharing is a great way to reduce the cost of in-home child care while adding some extra socialisation into your children’s day. However it works best when it is approached in the right way. While Placement Solutions keep things ‘clean’ by invoicing each family separately, holding joint client liaison meetings and so on, there are a number of factors nanny-sharing families should bear in mind.

In Home Care (IHC) program provides financial assistance to families
The Australian government's In Home Care (IHC) program provides financial assistance to families who require in-home childcare due to their unique circumstances, such as shift work, rural or remote location, or a child with a disability or medical condition. The program is designed to provide flexible and personalized care options for families who cannot access traditional childcare services.

The Australian government offers two types of subsidies for in-home childcare

Wage theft is rife in the Australian Nanny/Educator sector, and it is getting worse post -pandemic.

What is a Household Manager
A household manager is a professional who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a household. They are typically hired by busy families who need help managing their homes and schedules.

A Night Nanny is preferably now known as as a Newborn Care Specialist,

Families with complex and challenging needs: Specialised rebates may be available.

Melbourne Families Take Note: Very experienced Nanny available for Before or After School Care

Melbourne Nannies joined International Nanny Training Day - A great success.
Placement Solutions were proud to be the major sponsor for the 11 th year since 2012, of the International Nanny Training Event in Melbourne.Together also with Sydney this year we kicked off the day first followedon by the UK, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Mexico and the USA. It was a day of learning, training, mentoring, discussion and networking. Professional Career nannies lets see you in April 2024.