Our Fees and Process
From your first enquiry to a confirmed placement, here's exactly what to expect, our roles and responsibilities along the way, and what it costs — so you can choose the path that suits your family with confidence.
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Nanny Rates
From your first enquiry to a confirmed placement, here's exactly what to expect, our roles and responsibilities along the way, and what it costs — so you can choose the path that suits your family with confidence.
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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:
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Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. (n.d.).Perinatal depression and anxiety explained. https://www.panda.org.au/articles/perinatal-anxiety-and-depression-signs-and-symptoms
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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
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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/
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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
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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
Steady Nest holds space like a village would...
"Because every family
deserves a steady nest —
to grow, connect, and thrive.
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