Nanny, Au Pairs & In Home Care
What is a nanny?
An overview of nannies including what they do and don’t do, how much they cost, advantages and disadvantages, how to find and hire a nanny and more.
Interviewing a nanny or au pair
Interviewing a nanny or au pair? Read this article and use the checklist to prepare and ensure you ask all the important questions to hire the best person.
What are your obligations when you employ a nanny?
Hiring a nanny? Ensure you are aware of all your legal obligations and a simple employment contract template.
Retaining your nanny
Great nannies are worth their weight in gold! This article offers tried and tested strategies to maintain a great relationship and help you retain your nanny.
Nanny / parent diary
A printable nanny diary to enhance communication between parents and nannies by encouraging regular written updates and reminders.
Nanny sharing
An overview of nanny sharing including what it is, who it works for, advantages and disadvantages, how much it costs and how to find a nanny share.
Can families get the Child Care Subsidy for nannies and au pairs?
Child Care Subsidy Eligibility criteria with regards to nannies and au pairs, can be confusing, this article clears up the questions.
How to use an agency to find a nanny, au pair or babysitter
Using an agency to source a nanny, au pair or babysitter saves time and effort but there are a few things it is useful to be aware of before you start the process.
Finding and employing a male nanny
An overview of male nannies/mannies including what they do and don’t do, advantages and disadvantages, how much they cost and how to find one.
What is an au pair?
An overview of au pairs: what they are, what they do and don’t do, who uses them, how much they cost, how you can employ one and your legal obligations.
What is the difference between a nanny and an au pair?
Apart from sharing the responsibility of providing in-home care for children, nannies and au pairs are quite different in other respects.
A new model for home based care
Learn about changes to the way in-home care will be delivered.
An overview of in home care
Everything you need to know about in-home care including what it is, who is eligible, how much it costs, financial support available, how to apply and more.
Nanny tool kit for parents
A comprehensive toolkit to help families interview, choose and employ a nanny, including legal obligations and maintaining a successful relationship.
A new in home care option for children with challenging and complex needs
Founder of in home care provider Leor Andrea Christie-David explains how in home care supports children and families with complex education and care requirements and how it is funded under NDIS.
What can a nanny offer your family?
In-home carer Betty Ertugrul explains why she loves her job and what nannies can bring to the families who employ them.
How has nanny care been impacted by COVID-19?
How was nanny care been impacted by COVID-19?
What is it like to be an au pair?
The au pair experience, how everyone benefits from this cross-cultural experience.
The positive influence of a male nanny
Offering nanny-style services with a male dynamic, 'mannies' are both a practical and enriching option for many families.
Alternative options for home-based nanny care
The various nanny options to suit the individual needs of modern families.
What is it really like to have a nanny?
What is it really like to have a nanny?
Recent changes around the employment of nannies
Recent changes around the employment of nannies.
All you need to know about the In Home Care program
All you need to know about the new In Home Care program.
About the Australian Nanny Association
An overview of the Australian Nanny Association; what they do and why they are important and how they can help families find a nanny.