Operations Team

Natalie Baker

Founder, General Manager

Brett Baker

I.T. Systems, The Fixery

Caroline Rowe

BAS Agent

Executive Assistant

Kelly Baker

Wellbeing Centre

Payroll

Project Manager

Sara Pope

Social Worker, Student Supervisor

Operations Co-Ordinator

Michele Prescott

Brand & Marketing, Aged Care

Our Why

Life may move you across cities, sometimes countries — let Steady Nest hold space, like your village would. The numbers below aren't abstract: they're the mothers, children, and older Australians we support every day, because it takes a village, and every family deserves one.

1 in 5

Parents:

In Australia, 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal anxiety or depression. We offer practical, nurturing support in the early weeks and months - alongside any clinical care you may need.

55%

Motherhood & Work:

Mothers’ income can drop by 55% in the first five years after having a baby. We understand that stay-at-home mothers need flexibility and income, so we build shifts around their family needs.

1 in 7

Children:

Around 1 in 7 children aged 4–17 experience a mental health condition each year. We provide nurturing care that helps children build self-esteem, confidence, and a strong sense of who they are.

58%

Over 50s & Work:

58% of job-seekers over 50 report facing age discrimination when looking for work. We help empty nesters share their wisdom and time with younger families, and earn a flexible income.

1 in 4

Older Adults:

1 in 4 older Australians report feeling lonely, whether family have moved away or the nest has emptied. We bring the village to them — outings, companionship, and a shared cuppa at the kitchen table.

Source references:

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. (n.d.).Perinatal depression and anxiety explained. https://www.panda.org.au/articles/perinatal-anxiety-and-depression-signs-and-symptoms
Bahar, E., Bradshaw, N., Deutscher, N., & Montaigne, M. (2023). Children and the gender earnings gap: Evidence for Australia. Australian Treasury. https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-03/p2023-372004.pdf
Lawrence, D., Johnson, S., Hafekost, J., Boterhoven De Haan, K., Sawyer, M., Ainley, J., & Zubrick, S. R. (2015). The mental health of children and adolescents: Report on the second Australian child and adolescent survey of mental health and wellbeing. Department of Health, Canberra. https://youngmindsmatter.thekids.org.au/our-research/prevalence-of-mental-disorders/
Australian Human Rights Commission. (2025).Stats & facts: Older Australians. https://humanrights.gov.au/human-rights-education/stats-and-facts-about-discrimination/statistics-about-older-australians
Monash University. (n.d.). Older Australians join the fight against loneliness and social isolation. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/older-australians-join-the-fight-against-loneliness-and-social-isolation