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Nannies Rock: Inspired today by the longevity of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as both release new music.
Activities with the kids - Family Days at Collingwood Childrens' Farm
ACTIVITIES
With lots fun and hands-on activities, this is a great opportunity to give urban kids a glimpse into the life on a farm. There’s always something that will make every kid’s eyes shine.
Celebrating 37 years in Business.
In that time we have taken a lot of phone calls, pager messages, ( remember pagers? ) texts and emails, and so many requests for help from busy families and families in crisis.
A Night Nanny, now known as a Newborn Care Specialist,
A night nanny, now known as a newborn care specialist, is a professional caregiver who specializes in providing overnight care for newborns and their parents. Their primary role is to help new parents get the rest they need by taking care of the baby during the night.
36 years and counting; Louise Dunham is the owner and director of Placement Solutions,
a leading Australian nanny and household staff agency.
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.
It is important to note that they are not cleaners and not professional organisers although the edges can blur into each other depending on the individual tasks required.
When it comes to childcare and HHM's sometimes we hear the words Household or Lifestyle Assistant or Nanager. We divided the job descriptiosn specifically so that Nanny/ Educators can always perform their due diligence and duty of care when looking after children. Childcare in that instance is always the first priority and is not compatible with a full list of HHM tasks.
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
