The Ultimate Nanny Survival Guide: Tips and Tricks from Experienced Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Nanny in Australia Welcome to the world of parenting, where every day brings a new adventure and the right nanny can make all the difference. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the nanny market for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro looking to streamline your hiring process, our guide, coupled with the expe...

By Mark Hudson · 11 June, 2024

By Mark Hudson · 16 June, 2022

Superannuation Changes in Australia

Important Changes to Superannuation in Australia As of 1 July 2022, the superannuation guarantee (SG) will increase from 10% to 10.5%. For those of you not familiar with the Superannuation Guarantee, it is the minimum amount of super that most employers in Australia must pay their employees.This means that if you are an employee earning $50,000

By Mark Hudson · 16 June, 2022

10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Great ideas for kids and caregivers Everyone gets excited when the first snow falls. Not too soon after, though, the winter blues tend to set in and you find yourself longing for sunshine.Has your family started to go a little stir-crazy? Do you need help combating the winter blues and finding new ways to enjoy the chilly weather?It doesn’t mat

By Mark Hudson · 01 June, 2022

Payroll for NDIS Workers

What’s Involved in Managing the Payroll for NDIS Workers Families come in all shapes and sizes. Many face challenges that mean they need extra help in the home. The services their helpers provide are as diverse as the families themselves. Whether you’re employing an in-home carer, nanny or gardener, they all need paying properly.If you’re alrea

By Mark Hudson · 26 May, 2022

Employ a Nanny in 10 minutes

How to hire a Nanny in 10 minutes Being a busy parent can feel like a juggling act. You have so many balls flying through the air, the fear is that you might drop one, adding to the stresses of family life.You decided on a nanny for the extra support you need: smart move. But, when you employ a nanny, you’ll have legal obligations. Don’t lose t

By Mark Hudson · 26 May, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to ACC When Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand

The Ins and Outs of ACC for Nannies Life was busy enough before the kids came along. Ever since, the pressure on your time has felt at breaking point- until now, that is.Big news: you’ve found a new nanny who ticks every box and you can’t wait for them to start. Together, you’ve agreed on the terms and salary. It’s now just a case of figuring ou

By Mark Hudson · 13 May, 2022

How to Employ a Nanny in under 10 Minutes

Employ a Nanny Easily with Pay The Nanny Being a busy parent can feel like a juggling act. You have so many balls flying through the air, the fear is that you might drop one, adding to the stresses of family life.One reason you decided on a nanny was for the extra support you need: smart move. But, when you employ a nanny, there are legal obliga

By Mark Hudson · 21 April, 2022

Superannuation for Domestic Workers and Nannies

We Need to Talk About Super We Need to Talk About SuperWhen you’re young, free and single, your pension may not be one of the first things that springs to mind when you start a new job as a nanny. Fortunately perhaps, in Australia, the government does the thinking for you.Superannuation, or super, is the name we use for retirement pension benefi

By Mark Hudson · 19 April, 2022

Why You Should Hire a Live-In Nanny

The Benefits of a Live-In Nanny Picture it. It’s Sunday morning and a gentle, warm breeze wafts through your bedroom window. You doze to the sound of the kids playing happily outside and savour the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s the stuff of dreams perhaps, but it doesn’t have to be. Catching up on a little sleep is one of the benefits th

By Mark Hudson · 19 April, 2022

Why You Should Hire a Live-in Nanny

The benefits of a Live-in Nanny Picture it. It’s Sunday morning and a gentle, warm breeze wafts through your bedroom window. You doze to the sound of the kids playing happily outside and savour the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s the stuff of dreams perhaps, but it doesn’t have to be. Catching up on a little sleep is one of the benefits th