What We Do...
Our Mission
At Steady Nest we believe in holding safe spaces so that the young and old can thrive as nature intended - with freedom, dignity, and responsive care that meets them where they are at. We believe evidence-based research provides clarity and direction — and that our professionals deliver it with heart, insight, and genuine care.
Our Services
1
Perinatal Care
Gentle beginnings, grounded support
Supporting parents and newborns with gentle, practical help during the early weeks — including feeding, sleep routines, meal prep, light household care and transport to appointments.
2
After School Care
Growing respectful independence
Supporting school-aged children and busy families with school pick-ups, homework help, meal prep, transport to activities, and calm, structured after-school or school-holiday routines.
3
Independent Living Support
Living well, your way
We support adults and seniors to live safely and comfortably at home through personal care, meal prep, light household help, transport to appointments, and companionship.
Our Babysitting & Family Support Packages
For clients who don't require long term care or contracts, here are some standalone services to choose from:
First Steps Call - free
15 minutes free introductory call so that we see how Steady Nest can serve you.
Express Babysitting Package - $100
2 hour in-house babysitting relief so that you can rest and reset. Respite care for those early days when sleep deprivation is impacting your wellbeing.
Steady Nest First Flight Package - $150
3 hour gentle support for your first outing with baby, to boost your confidence and share practical tips to multi-task with ease.
Steady the Nest Package - $150
3 hour support for those tougher weeks when baby won't settle, sleep is broken, or emotions are high.
Return-to-Work Steady Nest Package - $150
3 hour Practical support with systems and routines to restore calm and organised to return-to-work, including menu planning.
Thrive Package - $200
4 hour (half day) support during stressful periods like moving home or new migrants setting up nest.
Celebration Package - $300
Overnight babysitting package in-house or at babysitter's home, so that you can celebrate in style!
Our Responsive Care Service:
Chat2Nat Service - $75 per hour
We hold a safe space to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to steady the nest in a strength-based way.
Steady Nest for Dads - $75 per hour
We know that can take time to form a bond with your baby. We offer practical tips, tools and support so that you feel empowered.
Steady the Nest for overwhelmed Moms - $75 per hour
We offer non-emergency support and pamper services to help you rest and reset.
Steady the Nest for older children - $75 per hour
Practical strategies, fun activities and responsive caregiving for older children while they adapt to a new baby.
13 11 14
24/7 national suicide prevention and crisis support helpline.
13 92 76
24/7 crisis support for mob with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
1800 737 732
24/7 service that supports those impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
1300 851 758
Gidget foundation is not a crisis support service, but they offer a range of perinatal support services.
1300 726 306
Monday - Friday, 9am-7.30pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
National helpline for perinatal depression and anxiety.