Australia’s peak body for nannies has hit out at guidelines for the government’s nanny subsidy trial, arguing the program has been “set up to fail”. Earlier this month, the government released draft guidelines for the pilot, which will subsidise about 4000 nannies to work for up to 50 hours a week. But the Australian Nanny Association says…
$246m nanny trial: no experience needed The Australian 24/07/15 Unqualified nannies with no experience will be able to pocket up to $2000 a week in taxpayer subsidies to care for seven children at a time, under the federal government’s $246 million nanny trial. Department of Social Services draft guidelines reveal that families will be able…
The Australian Nanny Association is concerned the Federal government Nanny Pilot is set up to fail. The Federal government released its draft guidelines for the Home Based Care (Nanny Pilot) this week for public comment until Thursday 23rd July 5pm. The pilot is aimed at low to middle income earning families with work hours outside…
 PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral and counseling to thousands of Australian parents and their families. PANDA is keen to support any new parent struggling during pregnancy pr after birth of their baby, as well as their partner, family and friends.  www.panda.org.au
As Nannies we care for others but do we care for ourselves? We are super excited to present: Be the Change! Megan is an empowerment coach, teacher trainer, education consultant, motivational speaker, teacher, mentor and a philanthropist. Her career so far has led her to teach in government and private schools; lead volunteer programs to…
Cath Jamison who will be entertaining us at The ANA Nanny Convention in Melbourne 2015. Cath is Australia’s leading female magician and delivers spectacular, professional and edgy performances securing her as a prolific talent within the Australian entertainment industry. www.cathjamison.com.au
Are you street safe? We love our jobs as nannies but there is risk in some of the work we do such as arriving late at night or starting early in the morning. Some of us work with high profile families or have to visit areas that might be isolated or in high risk locations.…
Well by the time our Nanny Convention comes along it will be close to Summer but if we haven’t already got moving then Dave Pate from Rock Solid PT is going to motivate us to get going again! Dave has a Certificate IV in Personal Training, Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies and is dedicated…
