Meet the Steady Nest Village
We’re a passionate team of women building our village one family at a time...
Our caregivers come from all walks of life, some have professional backgrounds spanning education, counselling, business, nursing, midwifery and community services; some are students seeking part time work.
We work together to offer calm, practical support to children, families, and seniors.
Natalie Baker
Founder & Managing Director
Tanya Godwin
Consultant & Caregiver
Amelie Brignano
Student & Babysitter Intern
Tanya Todorovski
Consultant & Counsellor
Nicole Graham
Caregiver
Amy Hunt
Consultant & Home Organiser
Brianna Menta
Babysitter & Film Student
Steady Nest holds space like a village would...
"Because every family
deserves a steady nest —
to grow, connect, and thrive.
Our Why
Research tells us:
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In Australia, 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal anxiety or depression, costing the nation $877 million annually (PwC & Gidget Foundation Australia, 2019).
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Around 1 in 7 children aged 4–17 experience a mental-health condition each year, highlighting the need for consistent, nurturing support beyond school (AIHW, 2022).
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1 in 4 older Australians report feeling lonely, even though most wish to remain living independently at home (AIHW, 2023).
At Steady Nest, we’re committed to helping change these statistics — one family at a time. It takes a village to raise a child, and we hold that supportive space, like a village would.
Values
We have five values that guide our practice and shape the way we care:
Faith: Our inner anchor. We lead with love, kindness, respect, and a non-judgemental spirit.
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love" - Mother Teresa
Family: We support you now so that future generations can thrive.
"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in" - Unknown
Fun: Children are naturally playful—we bring warmth, lightness, and joy into the home.
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard Shaw
Freedom: Learning is lifelong. With every new skill, your independence and confidence will grow.
"You must be the change that you want to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
Fairness: We stand for equity—supporting those in need, promoting inclusion, and driving change.
"A community is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable" - Mahatma Gandhi
Our Approach
We lean on TetraMap principles, so our approach is inspired by nature and grounded in care:
Earth - Dependable services with clear goals to steady the nest and strengthen wellbeing.
Water - Nurturing and intuitive support for the whole family.
Fire - Uplifting and fresh ideas to spark confidence and creative thinking.
Air - Clear organisation with systems and strategies to create balance.
Professional Association and Memberships
It is a privilege to serve our community alongside organisations that share our values.
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