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Christmas Made Easy: The Gift of Help for Busy Parents

The days leading up to Christmas are always exciting but also busy, and we all know how overwhelming it can become for parents and households.

From making endless lists to shopping, cooking, and trying to keep the kids entertained, it can feel like there’s no time left to breathe. And, of course, there's no break from the daily demands of caring for your little ones.

But what if you could get a little extra help? Imagine focusing on the holiday tasks without worrying about the kids. A casual nanny could be the perfect solution, giving you peace of mind while you tick off your to-do list.

Raising money for Royal Children's Hospital

In 2024 and 2025 , PLACEMENT SOLUTIONS is raising funds for the Royal Children's Hospital and we need your help! Every dollar counts towards creating a brighter future for children right across Victoria or as we like to say 'your most precious assets'.

Nannies Rock

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.

Successful Nanny Sharing

One of the things I often hear people say about hiring a Nanny is that it is “only for the rich”.  While it is obviously true that using in-home childcare will be more expensive than using a childcare centre, the benefits of a Nanny can be made more accessible when a Nanny is shared.

36 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.