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Cost vs. value: How much should you pay for childcare?
An important decision for new parents is what type of childcare to use. Here's why we believe engaging a professional Nanny agency is worth the investment.
Nanny or Daycare: Which Suits My Family Better?
What you choose will depend on a number of factors, but here at Placement Solutions, we believe a Nanny wins every time. Here's why.
Fantastic recognition through not one, but two, prestigious awards
Not only was Placement Solutions the first agency from outside the USA to win these awards, but we were the first agency to win two awards in the same year.
Important progress on the employment status of Nanny/Educators
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has finally recognised that MOST NANNY/EDUCATORS are eligible for coverage under an award! Read in full here.
Too much clutter, not enough time?
Placement Solutions' Professional Organisers will come out and meet with you for a consultation during which they will run through exactly what you are looking for.
We Need to Talk About Au Pairs
If there is one aspect of the in-home care industry that causes more ongoing confusion than anything else, it must be the distinction between au pairs and Nannies.
Expecting a baby? A Newborn Care Specialist can assist.
A newborn care specialist will assist with organising your nursery and how to set it up properly to make sure your child is always safe, happy and healthy!
The Importance of Looking after You
So many parents tend not to prioritise their own time, especially when it comes to their personal fitness and relaxation. Here's why it's important.
It’s our 30th anniversary!
As Placement Solutions enters its 30th year, I still carry a pen and notebook with me, but the business has long outgrown that kitchen table.
What is Rushing Woman’s Syndrome and How is it Affecting Us?
Often feel overwhelmed? Tired? WIRED? Living in a constant state of ‘urgency’ is putting a huge amount of stress on our nervous system.
The Many Benefits of a Household Manager
So ‘What is a household manager?’, we hear you ask. It’s true that household management is a widely misunderstood service.
It's our 30th Anniversary!
1988. 30 years ago. The world’s population was just on five billion (it’s now 7.6 billion). Bob Hawke was Australia’s prime minister in our bicentenary year, Home and Away aired for the first time, ‘I Should be so Lucky’ was a number-one hit for Kylie Minogue, Rain Man topped the movie box office and Nintendo released the first Gameboy.
