For many parents, the work life balance struggle has never been more real, but now thanks to a Melbourne mum-of-three, an ingenious solution for those in need of help has been created.
“One night my husband and I were having a wine and we said wouldn’t it be lovely to come home and have everything sorted, kids have been fed, there’s dinner for us,” Shelley Roberts told The Project on Monday evening. Their realisation? “We need a nonna.”
And so with that, Nonna – a service that connects women seeking part-time work with young families wanting a long-term helping hand around the home – was born.
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For $35.00 an hour, I do not see this happening in a big way. Nannies who have formal childcare qualifications get paid way less than that and do exactly the same work.
What a great idea! And let's face it, plenty of older people are going to be working longer before they're eligible for the pension (if this government has their way!) so why not introduce opportunities for employment? Plenty of grandparents look after their grandchildren - at least this would be by choice and well paid.