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Becoming a member is important for your brand and our industry.

Becoming an agency member of the Australian Nanny Association demonstrates that your agency believes in the importance of high standards and quality care in the industry.  All agency members agree to community standards and member terms that define them as a professional and high-quality service and brand. The Australian Nanny Association is proud to have our professional agency members join us in supporting and growing the nanny and in-home childcare community.

The Australian Nanny Association is a community organisation run by volunteers.  Agency members are critical stakeholders in sponsoring the ongoing costs to keep the Association running.  By becoming a member you are supporting the community to keep up its essential industry work.

Agency member benefits:

As a valued agency member you will receive the following:
  • Access to participate in our private Facebook member group.
  • The opportunity to advertise your available jobs via the ANA Facebook page.
  • The opportunity to promote your upcoming events and news via our member group, public Facebook page, and newsletter.
  • Participation in meetings to have your say in the direction of the ANA and provide feedback when ANA attends Government meetings and meetings with other stakeholders.
  • Invitation to attend our Nanny Conventions as a guest or sponsor.
  • The opportunity to vote on the ANA Committee and/or nominate for a position.
  • Have your website, logo, and description listed as an Agency member on our website.
  • The opportunity to display the ANA membership logo on your website and promote your membership status.
  • Access an exclusive Facebook group with ANA agency members to discuss the industry, and business and seek support.

*Please note, if your agency brand is part of a larger franchise, the following promotional benefits will not apply: Agency listing on the ANA website, ANA logo placement on your company website.

ANA Agency Membership Criteria:

Agency members must:
  • Maintain business registration for the duration of the membership period. Should business registration lapse or be cancelled at any time, membership with ANA will also be cancelled.
  • Be an operating entity currently servicing families and nannies/home-based carers.
  • Have public information accessible for families and nannies regarding operational procedures, terms and conditions, fees, and services provided.
  • Have an online presence (website, Facebook, Instagram etc)
  • Ensure all carers under the direction of the agency maintain:
    • Current Working with Children Check (state-based).
    • Current First Aid qualification, updated ever 3 years.
    • Current CPR qualification, updated annually.
  • Conduct a minimum of two reference checks on their registered and/or potential nannies/home-based carers. These reference checks must relate to recent work within the childcare/nanny industry and may include a professional or personal reference should the applicant be unable to provide a secondary childcare reference.
  • Discuss with all applicants their suitability and applicable agency policies and procedures through either a face-to-face, video, or phone discussion. No carers are to be admitted to the agency upon the basis of a written application only.
  • Ensure all carers are a minimum 18 years of age.
  • Ensure all nannies have been informed of all legal rights and employment obligations.
  • Maintain annual public liability insurance.
  • Comply with the ANA Constitution at all times (evident through their own code of conduct and public appearance).
  • Agree and comply with the Member Code of Conduct.
  • Agencies employing staff must meet the requirements outlined in the Miscellaneous Award rate.
  • Agencies are aware that annual audits will be performed by the ANA to ensure compliance with the terms of membership.

Membership Cost

$300 per year

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