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"I just wanted to say thanks for such a great service in matching nannies to families! We live out of Melbourne, and had limited access to local press/schools, and wanted to find a nanny that would suit our family situation. I love the way we can screen the nanny, without having to have personal contact in the first instance! We interviewed 3 nannies, and have found one that suits us very well. Thanks again!" - Carolyn (Launching Place, VIC), June, 2008.- - - "I wish to say a big thank you for this service has been a god send, I had placed four ad's in the papers and only had two responses, since I placed my advert with your website yesterday I have had so many girls return with a response and I had a interview with a girl today and hired her. So Thank you for such a wonderful easy service you have provided." - Megan (Chapel Hill, QLD), June, 2008.- - - "Findababysitter.com.au has been an absolute life saver for our family. Having relocated from interstate and having no family to help with our two young children, we were desperate to find a babysitter to help out so we could have the odd "adult night out!". Having used a few babysitters through word of mouth, I found your website and happily found a perfect babysitter for our family. The girls love her which has made it so easy for my husband and I to have lots of nights out now. You have done a wonderful job with this website, well done. I certainly have been directing a lot of parents from school to it!!" - Amanda (Heatherton, VIC), May, 2008.- - - I turned to the Find a Baby Sitter website on the suggestion of a friend, when my nanny of 6 years left due to ill health. I had resigned myself to never being able to find anyone to quite replace her. However within a week of having posted my ad I had over 10 serious applications and a dozen other possible candidates to choose from. This was despite the fact that I was seeking early starts, late finishes and spilt shifts. I was amazed by the quality and experience of the girls registered on the site, the ease and professionalism of navigating the website and the resources and tips it provided. I had at least three outstanding candidates to choose from and am very happy with the outcome. As a working mother of two young children I think the service is exceptional and I sincerely congratulate and thank Delia on her entrepreneurial approach to the headache of matching quality child carers with families; it was certainly a life saver for me. I even used the service to recruit a casual babysitter on a recent trip to Far North Queensland." - Karen (Kew, VIC), May, 2008.- - - "We have been incredibly happy with the service from FAB. We needed to find someone over one weekend and were amazed to have 10 people apply for the position, many of which were very suitable. It was actually easy. We love our new nanny and most importantly our kids love her. Thank you. We are recommending you to our friends." - Julie and Doug (Paddington, QLD), May, 2008.- - - "Thank you for your email - I did indeed find a wonderful nanny for my two precious girls and so far it is working out incredibly well. I was extremely happy with the service that Find A Babysitter provided and liked the way that I was in control of searching for a person who was just right for us - unlike when you hire an agency (for some ridiculous cost!!). I have been telling all my firends with children about your site and will continue to do so. Keep up the great work - and I'm sure I will be using your service again in the future." - Elizabeth (Avalon, NSW), May, 2008.- - - "I was recommended this site by a girlfriend, and I must say I was slightly hesitant at first as I thought it may be like internet dating. Why couldn't these people find babysitting jobs?!?! However, we have found the most fantastic girl, who I truly believe is simply a Godsend. She is just incredible, and my 4 children think so too! I now recommend your site to everyone! It is a brilliant idea, and wonderfully run. Thank you for providing us with the help we are loving." - Rebecca (East Brighton, VIC), March, 2008.- - - "I wanted to let you know that we found the most wonderful Nanny for our 2 year old and 5 month old boys. Not only is she highly experienced having run a family day care, she has nannying experience, and is educated in child care. She is also very happy to cook for the family and generally care for our home. She goes the extra mile and we are pleased to pay her more than she asked for her exceptional services which go over and beyond. She is a perfect fit for our family. I will recommend your site to anyone looking for a carer, it was so easy!!" - Patricia (Birchgrove, NSW), March, 2008.- - - "I am really impressed with FAB, having had a fair amount of experience with other agencies both online and off. FAB has been excellent for a lot of reasons, cost, ease of use, large number of users (compared to other agencies) and most impressed with your very quick response to my dilemma! Congratulations on such a well organised service!" - Ailene (Mt Claremont, WA), March, 2008.- - - "I never respond to surveys or leave feedback/reviews anywhere, but somehow felt compelled to write to you at find a babysitter.The process was so so easy. And there are so many choices in girls for different jobs.I tried for 2 years to find a babysitter I could use, just by asking people and trying to find someone through word of mouth- which just didn't work. A mother at my playgroup told me about your website and it's been a complete breath of fresh air in the last few months. We've tried several different girls for the experience and have found 2 very trustworthy and reliable girls that our kids love. If I'm ever stuck in the future- I know exactly where to go to find a babysitter.I LOVED your site, it was the perfect solution for a busy time poor mother.The money for the subscription was entirely worth it and I will tell everyone I know about the site as I only found out about you through word of mouth and am grateful someone shared the site with me." - Sapna (Wembley, WA), Feb, 2008.- - - "Just wanted to let you know that this year I have had a great success in finding someone to care for our children before and after school hours. We had 4 or 5 replies (to the job ad), but two excellent candidates to interview and we have selected one of those. We are very hopeful that she will fill the role really well. As the places for before and after school care at Daycare centres become more and more scarce (particularly here in WA) you may wish to look at listing 'before school' as a seperate catergory along with 'after school'. Particularly as agencies don't seem to deal with before and afterschool care at all. You offer what seems to be an unique but much needed service. Thank goodness! Keep up the good work."- Sharon (Inglewood, WA), Feb, 2008.- - - "The Find a Babysitter website has come up trumps for me and my family. We have found a fantastic nanny and it's making my return to work much easier.I found the site excellent the way you could approach individuals as well as post an advert." - Jenny (Sth Melbourne, VIC), Jan 2008.- - - "Trust a Mum to get it right – I must congratulate you on a great site. The interface design and usability (my profession) of your website is excellent, truly allowing me to manage my search for a Nanny in the one place. The calibre of candidates has been excellent too and the feedback system prevented me from contacting unreliable prospects who looked good on paper. Thanks Again. I will spread the word." Sally (Camberwell, VIC). Jan, 2008.- - - "I've had a great response and interviewed 4 nannies, tried one out today who the boys liked, we've got another person coming around Wednesday night and 2 that I really really clicked with. I interviewed someone today who had just registered with you, and she's really experienced and PERFECT. She mentioned that she's had an overwhelmingly huge response so I think it shows those with experienced get snapped up quickly. Over the past few years I've gone with several nannies from agency's in 'crisis' situations and must say, I've been happier with the girls I've interviewed from your site. Many thanks again and Ill happily recommend it. I really like the idea of interviewing people first and all the girls have emailed me promptly and come to see me the following day." - Shona (St Kilda E, VIC), Jan, 2008.- - - "Just wanted to give you some positive feedback about your service. I posted my job ad for a part-time nanny on Wednesday and had several responses that day. One nanny came to see us that evening and was perfect! We interviewed another applicant but decided to stick with the first. She is very experienced, registered with Centrelink, etc, etc. Thank you for your service." Jennifer (Turramurra, NSW), Jan, 2008.- - - "I'd like to say a big thank-you for the simplicity of your services. As a single mother with very few friends with children, I found it quite hard to find quality care in the evenings for my young son. Your service has been a godsend on several occasions. I have been able to utilise a local babysitter and one in the Blue Mountains while on a weekend away. Thank-you again!" - Katrina ( West Pennant Hills, NSW), Jan, 2008.- - - "Thank you so much for the service you provide - I have found a wonderful nanny after searching, shortlisting and interviewing candidates over email, the phone and then face to face. I found the process very convenient and non-intrusive. I loved the fact I could decide along the way who I would like to talk to further and accept to interview. Thank you!" - Simone (Wavell Heights, QLD), Dec. 2007.- - - "Loved your website and service. I am telling anyone looking for a baby sitter or nanny about it. It's kind on the eye, easy to use, effective and efficient." - Kendra (Paddington, NSW), Dec. 2007.- - - "I recently used your services and have found a few fabulous babysitters. It has enabled my husband and I time out for dinner and the movies and have some much needed couple time!! There is also no guilt attached as their can be sometimes when asking family over to babysit, or having feeling awkward when you know your mum has already performed babysitting stints for other grandchildren that week. We are free to go out when we please! Got to love that!" - Amanda (Coburg, VIC), Dec. 2007.- - - "I have found a great nanny or two using the website and I have found it a fantastic source. I have dealt with 3 different nanny agencies in the past who were all incredibly inefficient and not very helpful (as well as being expensive and in my opinion seriously overpriced) so your website is a breath of fresh air. I have referred many people to it also." - Anna (Hawksburn, VIC), Nov. 2007.- - - "Having recently moved two hours away from family and friends and with no contacts, the task of finding a regular sitter was daunting - where to start? Having exhausted all the normal avenues (kindy, playgroup, neighbours...) and with either no one available to sit or willing to give up the precious contact details of their own sitter, I was getting desperate. Thankfully a girlfriend who had moved to Australia from the UK had a 'FAB' secret to share with me. I have sent seven emails and received a reply from all seven sitters within 48 hours. We are meeting the girls next week and are confident that not only will we have some to help us on a regular basis, but we will have back up too!" - Michelle (Wollongong, NSW), Nov. 2007.- - - " I'd also just like to add that your website is wonderful and would recommend it to anyone who asks me about babysitters. It is user-friendly, informative and highly effective. I've just moved to Perth 3 months ago and you can't imagine what a great help it has been to me. Thanks so much for a fab website!" - Sara (Dalkeith, WA), Nov. 2007.- - - "Thank you for your excellent service. Yes I did find a fantastic babysitter who is just perfect for my family. Thank you again and I will be passing on your details to anyone in need of a great babysitter." - Linda (Burwood East, VIC), October 2007.- - - "I would like you to note that I have found this web site a saviour. I have employed my second full time housekeeper/nanny from this site. I employed my first full time housekeeper/nanny from this site as well and she has become one of my closest friends and was with our family for nearly 2 years. The ability to be proactive and email possible candidates to just make the enquiry has been fantastic -even when those candidates' profiles may have indicated that they were more interested in part-time work. Its the ability to be proactive (rather than just placing an add and waiting for a response) that has been so rewarding." - Natasha (Mt Claremont, WA), Sept. 2007.- - - "I found your service very useful indeed, and within three weeks of joining I was able to find a suitable (indeed absolutely wonderful) young woman to care for my children after school. I am certainly recommending your service to colleagues and friends, and will rejoin should the need ever arise again." - Amanda (North Melbourne, VIC) Sept. 2007.- - - "When I found my self without a babysitter I found Find a Babysitter through google. Within a week I had located a perfect lady to help with the kids. Between running my own business and cycling to keep fit, I need help regularly, and sometimes at unfriendly times of the day like 6am! My babysitter was easy to find and local, the postcode search really helps with this. FAB is by far the easiest and most effective way to ‘find a babysitter’ " - Jane Toohey, Managing Director of Marketing Angels (Newstead, QLD), Sept. 2007.- - - "Thanks for providing such a great site. Before I found it, I tried an agency who were not encouraging about finding anyone and in actual fact, three months later and I have never heard back from them in any form despite calling them twice...Another agency times two didn't return messages left and a third didn't answer the phone. Yet from your site, I found four wonderful sitters." - Fiona (Woodlands, WA), August 2007.- - - "After listening to my friends' troubles in finding nannies and babysitters I embarked on the task to find an extra pair of hands on the birth of our third child. I left myself three months before the birth to find someone suitable. I was recommended your site and I was immediately delighted at the ease and affordability of your service. We found our Nanny within two weeks of being on your site. She is fantastic. Lives around the corner, is flexible, reliable and my children adore her. Well done for thinking outside the square to provide parents with such a unique and successful service." - Libby (Gladesville, NSW), July 2007.- - - "We found a fantastic nanny from your site and couldn't be happier. We had many more options than offered from the agency, as well as a saving of $800+. Have passed on the name of the site to many friends too, as it is well organized and so easy to use. Thanks a bunch!" - Jacquie (Middle Park, VIC), July 2007.- - - "Through your website I have found the most wonderful lady to look after my 7 month old son. She started looking after him when he was 5 months. The process was quick, easy and I could not be happier with the lady I found. I had originally started searching through an agency and got frustrated when they sent me applicants that wouldn't show up....so not only did I save quite a bit of money, I also found the best lady to look after my son. Thanks again - your service has been much appreciated." - Charmaine (Artarmon, NSW), June 2007.- - - "We have found your service to be wonderful. We have been using two babysitters in our area for the past 3 months and they have been wonderful. I have put testimonials on their profiles already. We are in the process of moving so I have already lined up two new babysitters in our new area so hopefully we will have the same success we have had here.Thank you for allowing us to get our lives back as adults and enjoy some quality time together as a couple." - Christine (Manly West, QLD), May 2007.- - - "Just to let you know - we found an amazing nanny through your web-site and couldn't be happier!" - Michelle (Eatons Hill, QLD), May 2007.- - - "Thanks, it was a great service. So convenient for finding local people!" - Shauna (Erskineville, NSW), May 2007.- - - "We found an extraordinary nanny and couldn't be happier." - Deborah (Armadale, VIC), April 2007.- - - "Can I just say that we found the most amazing and fabulous nanny through your web site. We are extremely grateful, we are all bonded to her!!!! I will recommend your service to anyone around." - Cathy (Gisborne South, VIC), April 2007.- - - "We have found 2 excellent after-school carers through your site, and our current carer, a bloke, is absolutely fantastic – our son particularly thinks he’s great, and it is wonderful to see a male in a female dominated area! He has even taken our son fishing! I have also been spreading the word to may friends – it’s a fantastic service." - Susan (North Bondi, NSW), March 2007.- - - "Just letting you know your site is absolutely fabulous. I have had the most overwhelming response from such lovely girls. We found our new nanny today! I used the rating system and I think it is so easy to use and all marvellous. So thanks - best money I've spent in a while!!" - Sally (Middle Park, VIC), March 2007.- - - "Just a quick word of thanks for a great site. As the General Manager of a large organisation my nanny plays a vital role in my life. When my current nanny resigned (she is pregnant) I knew it would be hard to find someone to fill her shoes but what I wasn’t prepared for was just how difficult the search would prove to be. Despite advertising and seeking the help of two recruitment agencies for weeks we were left empty handed and unable to find anyone with suitable qualifications. The search for alternative recruitment methods lead me to your site and I must admit I entered and paid the initial three month fee with hesitancy. I needn’t have worried – within minutes I had found four suitable candidates and within twenty four hours had interviewed two people – one of which I employed after receiving excellent references. I have now recommended the site to some of our staff members who also struggle with this issue and will also mention it at the next Parents & Friends meeting at my children’s school as I know many other parents who struggle to find suitable care in this area.Congratulations on a wonderful site. My only regret is not finding you sooner!!" - Julie (Dianella, WA), Feb 2007.- - - "I used your site for the first time this week, when I was given one week notice to start a new job and return to work, which meant hiring a nanny. Firstly I found your website very user friendly, secondly it was wonderful that all of the postings were current and relevant and the guidleines that you give for finding someone were absolutely correct. ( I emailed 10 and had about 50% response). In the end one of the girls who answered my advert I hired, and have found her to be fantastic, flexible and accommodating. I found your parent resources great in being able to set up all the information needed for a handover and getting organised for first day back to work! So thankyou for taking the stress out of one-to-one childcare!" - Beth (Mont Albert, VIC), Feb 2007.- - - "I registered on your site yesterday and within 10 minutes of sending 3 emails I had received a response from 2 of the 3 babysitters. I have appointments set to meet them both in the next couple of days. Thank you so much for this fantastic service that you offer. I will recommend this to all of my friends." - Pauline (Lane Cove, NSW), Feb, 2007.- - - "I have passed your website on to all the girls at work. I met two potential babysitters yesterday and was very pleased with both of them. Your site is easy to use, informative and just plain wonderful in my books. Well done!" - Nici (Frankston, VIC), Jan, 2007.- - - "Having had the time now to go through your web-site I can tell you that it is really good and contains lots of useful information. I am impressed. I also think you have provided customer service in a most professional manner." - Danne (Perth, WA), Jan, 2007. - - - "I had a lot of trouble finding a sitter until I signed up for FAB. Being able to structure my search to pinpoint the suitable candidates was great (I needed an overnight sitter who didn't charge the earth). Our new sitter is great and my boys love her. Thank you FAB." - Melissa (Wollongong, NSW), Jan, 2007. - - - "I have recommended find a baby sitter to several friends and have found the service to be great, although we have only used one babysitter. But finding this carer has been great for our family." - Amanda (South Melbourne, VIC), Dec, 2006.- - - "I would like to say that the web site is well constructed, easy to navigate and best of all has found me a fantastic babysitter! All the best for the future of Find a Babysitter." - Anna-Maria (Burpengary, QLD), Dec, 2006.- - - "Thanks to 'findababysitter.com.au', we found a fantastic nanny who began working for us within three days! The site is incredibly easy to use and well set up - it was great being able to search for people who fulfilled particular criteria. And for people in a hurry to find someone - as we were - it is wonderful to be able to search straight away and start receiving responses from nannies literally within hours." - Cordelia (Hawthorn, VIC), Nov, 2006.- - - "I found some great babysitters from this site - and have recommended it to many friends. Our current afternoon carer is from your site and she is fabulous." - Sarah (Summer Hill, NSW), Oct, 2006. - - - "Just wanted to let you know we have been successful in finding a full-time nanny from interviewing a dozen girls we found on FAB. We were really happy with the quality of applicants and how easy it was to use your site. It is a great service you are providing. Congratulations and thank-you for making our job a little easier." - Angela (Broadbeach Waters, NSW), Oct, 2006. - - - "I have been very pleased with the FAB website. It allows me to read profiles of the candidates before contacting them, so I am able to choose only those babysitters who fit my needs and have the experience and requirements I am looking for. I have already found one short term nanny who I am very pleased with, and I doubt that I could have found such a highly qualified person on my own (and definitely not so quickly) by looking in the paper or asking friends, etc. The ability to place an ad is also nice, and then the babysitters are able to contact you as well if they feel that they fit the position you are advertising." - Danna (Cottesloe, WA), Oct, 2006.- - - "I was actually wanting to write to express my thanks for providing such an outstanding babysitter/nanny service. I have found two outstanding nannies using your service. The service removed the stress of attempting to find someone suitable to look after my two young children and gave me the ability to liaise with and narrow down potential candidates at my convenience. It also saved me a considerable amount of money which I would have otherwise have paid to a nanny agency" - Emma (Bronte, NSW), Oct, 2006.- - - "Find A Babysitter found our family a fantastic nanny without excessive agency fees and with minimum effort. As a person who does their research .. I explored the nanny agency avenue (via internet and telephone), but could not justify the fees given that I have read and heard of "no success outcomes", ie large cost and still not find the nanny I am looking for. So I did the ad in the paper thing, and got three phone calls - huge response, with no success!! It was by chance I found the FindaBabysitter website. For approximately the same price as a newspaper ad, I had access to many nanny CVs including all the necesscities such as police reports, availability, charge rate etc and the facility to post a my ad on the website. I took a chance and joined up. Thanks to the advice given on the website I dutifully sent out my position to approx 10 candidates and posted my ad on the website. The response was excellent with many suitable candidates interested in my position. In the end, I hired a fantastic nanny and she is a gem. We have been working together for approx 6 weeks now and going strong. Thank you Delia and family for this website, and good luck with your future success." - Patricia (Mona Vale, NSW), Sept, 2006.- - - "What a fabulous service FAB is. We had been looking for a nanny but didn’t want to go through an agency. FAB was much more economical than the paper. We were overwhelmed with quality applications from our job posting and the screening and interview tips were very helpful. The hardest job was narrowing down our candidates. We will have our trial run in the next two weeks with the nanny we have chosen and hopefully it will go well. Thank you. When I first checked the site, the job posting service was not available. It was very useful and candidates that I had not considered in my initial choices were better than expected. People who are applying for your position are more likely to be suitable candidates as they have already screened themselves and are eager for work. Good luck with your site. It is a valuable contribution to the child care industry." - Alison (Richmond, VIC), Sept, 2006.- - - “I found the ‘find a babysitter’ site after a desperate search for a nanny for my 2 children when I was returning to work part time after maternity leave. I didn’t want to go through an agency as so many friends had been burnt by that process. I was delighted to find many nannies who matched my criteria. The candidates were generally delightful, professional and experienced. I didn’t find the SMS feature as successful as email and the job posting section certainly brought more interest from a wider range of individuals. I would recommend the site highly and now I am a true believer I have already started spreading the word!" - Meredith (Camperdown, NSW), August, 2006.- - - "I was referred to findababysitter.com.au after using many agencies and paying enormous fees! I don't have family in Sydney so being able to have the same person look after my two children, almost three and four, is reassuring for us and for the children. I now feel very happy about having some adult time and I know the children don't mind us not being in the odd night now too. Thanks!" - Leanne (Wahroonga, NSW), August, 2006.- - - "FAB was fab for me!! Our long term nanny had a sudden health issue and we needed to fill her shoes as quickly as possible for our 11 & 8 year olds. I registered with FAB and within 24 hours had been contacted by Amelia - she liked us - we liked her and she has been with us ever since!! Our whole family is ecstatic and I think Amelia is too!!!This is a fantastic service and the search facility makes it perfect for all. The reference section is very good also." - Lisa (Hawthorn, VIC), June, 2006.- - - "I was looking for a nanny to care for my two children so I could return to part time work...What a stress, not to mention the cost!! Then I came across "find a babysitter.com.au". What a Godsend...I was able to meet a fantastic nanny who has become like part of our family - the kids actually look forward to her coming and don't even worry that I have gone to work. We are not paying any more than we would in long daycare, and I don't have to upset the kids by taking them out early in the morning to drop them off somewhere! Another bonus is that the joining fee is about 10% of what you would pay a nanny agency. Try for yourself - what have you got to lose!!" - Fiona (Carramar, NSW), June, 2006.- - - "We have been really impressed with the website and FAB service. I must admit, I was skeptical about paying for another internet nanny finder, but FAB really is FAB! We had lots of responses and used the resources and help on the site to screen and interview applicants. We have now found a great nanny for our son and I am busily recommending FAB to all my friends!" - Emma & Neil (Point Cook, VIC), April, 2006. - - - "I only joined this morning in a desperate attempt to find a babysitter for tomorrow night, as my wife and I have an important function to attend. And now we have a babysitter! Thanks for the great service." - Stephen (Goonellabah, NSW), April, 2006.- - - "I'd like to say thank you for providing such a valuable resource to parents - especially new parents like us! Having recently moved to Sydney, we were anxious to be able to find a good babysitter who was able (and willing!) to look after our 5 month old twins. We found findababysitter.com.au to be a terrific resource! The information/descriptions your site includes helped us to narrow down over 200 prospective sitters to 15 or so, whom we emailed. We started receiving responses within hours, interviewed a number of people, and now have 5 wonderful babysitters to call upon! Your site and the services it provides are great value. We couldn't be happier to have found you! Thanks!" - Juliette (Sydney, NSW), February, 2006. - - - "I hired a nanny today, thank you for your wonderful site and all the resources available. I used the interview guide and screening tips. The successful nanny is on trial for 2 weeks. Once again thank you for a wonderful resource, it made an otherwise expensive, sometimes hit and miss and lengthy process quick, reliable and affordable." - Mechelle (Eltham, Victoria), January, 2006. - - - "Just a quick note to say I used the service this week for the first time and it all worked as intended - quick & efficient." - Jacinta (East Brighton, Victoria), January, 2006. - - - "I just thought I would let you know that I recently used your service to recruit a nanny two days per week. I have recommended the site far and wide! I started the search on New Years Day and within 24 hours I had physically interviewed 3 candidates - and would have been happy to employ two out of the three. It is excellent being able to search by location as I often needed our old nanny for a few hours here and there - but it wasn't worth her travel time. Our new nanny lives 100m away!!" - Alex (Carlton North, Victoria), January, 2006. - - - "I have found a new nanny through Find A Babysitter. The site worked really well for us and although the lady has only been once so far she is great and our children really like her. The site has saved me a lot of time and money in finding a suitable replacement person for a long term permanent job. Thank you for having such a good easy-to-use web site at an affordable cost." - Lisa (Parkwood, Queensland), January, 2006. - - - "I am a full time working mum and have never found looking for a carer for my children easier than your website. Thank you. It is wonderfully professional in its presentation and ease of use, and I can’t not tell you how nice it is to use a web based service and actually get a response! So thank you and well done." - Nicole (Hampton East, Victoria), December, 2005. - - - "We viewed the free search, registered straight away and sent 10 emails. We had three immediate responses and interviews with all three girls lined up in less than 4 hours! This process is by far the most efficient way of recruiting for a nanny/babysitter that we have ever come across. Such a simple idea bringing parents and carers together.... and such a wonderful resource for working parents to have! Congratulations and thank you for establishing such a wonderful and essential service." - Tania (Rose Bay, New South Wales), November, 2005.- - - "I found the web sight user friendly and a good way to search for babysitters in my area. I received responses within two days of my initial contact." - Jolene (Ashgrove, Queensland), October 2005.- - - "Just wanted to let you know that I loved the site and have recently found a nanny for my 2 girls who seems delightful. I have previously been through very expensive nanny agencies and think this is an excellent idea." - Mary (Ashgrove, Queensland), September 2005.- - - "I was looking for a nanny willing or foolish enough to take on two under 12 months. Despite looking at numerous other sites and agencies with no success, we found two potential nannies within 30 minutes on this site. We have just started with one of them and she is absolutely fantastic. The parents resources section is also a godsend for a novice in the nanny game. We have picked up a couple of highly qualified babysitters for night work as well which is great given that both our families live interstate." - Monica (Elwood, Victoria), September 2005.- - - "Thank you for creating a fabulous site that is so easy to use, and provided me with all the information I needed to find a babysitter. I recently joined, and contacted 4 girls for a permanent babysitting job. I heard back from all 4 girls, 2 who couldn’t do the job, 2 who could. I have hired a great girl to start next week. The listing of their qualifications and skills is brilliant, and the times both day and night when they are available. Your site has saved me money too! Thanks! I don’t have to pay ongoing fees to an agency. The one off fee is terrific!" - Sophie (South Melbourne, Victoria), August 2005.- - - "I have nothing but praise for this site. I moved from interstate to Sydney and did not have anyone to help out with babysitting. I needed an urgent sitter the day I joined and had a great response. In addition to that I now have two regular sitters from your site and my children 8 and 11 just adore them both. So thanks it is a great resource." - Sam (Neutral Bay, New South Wales), August 2005.- - - "What a wonderful idea. We were very anxious about employing someone to look after our two little ones, but the first nanny we interviewed was perfect. Thank you." - Leanne (Port Melbourne, Victoria), July 2005.- - -
and from our FAB nannies and babysitters...
Feedback from sitters who completed a survey in May/June 08 (no names are attached as the survey was anonymous):
"FAB has helped me find great jobs that suit me perfectly many times. There is a huge range of jobs and it is such a luxury because you can pick and choose what one suits you and you can get all of the awkward nitty gritty (such as the hourly rate and job description) done first via email so you do not waste each others time. I highly recommend using FAB." from survey 08.
"I have found some great work thanks to the FAB website. I am no longer a struggling uni student and have a group of children I look forward to seeing and spending time with." from survey 08.
"FAB has been a quick and easy place to find nanny work. Anything from casual babysitting to full time nannying there is always a job that is exactly what your looking for." from survey 08.
"FAB is GREAT!! its so easy and cuts out all the annoying time consuming agency work!! give it a try and you'll find out for yourself." from survey 08.
"I really loved the freedom of being able to pick and choose what families I wanted to apply to work for and being able to choose my own pay rate. When writing the blurb about myself this gave me the chance to tell parents why I think I was worth that hourly amount and explain all my qualifications and experience so they know upfront what they are getting. I have now found the perfect job for me while studying at uni, with the most wonderful family. Thanks FAB! " from survey 08.
"FAB has opened up a new world for me, giving me in my mature years the opportunity to get back into what I consider a most rewarding job. Well done FAB!!" from survey 08.
"FAB is a great site, i found work so easily and met lots of great kids and families. i enjoy going to work." from survey 08.
"FAB has allowed me to find the work I want quickly and easily - and introduced me to lovely families! Thanks, FAB!" from survey 08.
"FAB is an excellent way to get in touch with families who are after the exact type of work you're offering. You work on your own agreed terms and conditions so everyone is happy!" from survey 08.
"I have met a number of lovely families through Find-A-Babysitter that I now sit for regularly. It is a safe and convenient way to meet families and I like being able to decide exactly who I share my contact details with. I don't know how I would have gone about finding babysitting work without FAB!" from survey 08.
- - - "I just wanted to extend my thanks to you for such a fantastic, reliable service. Through your website I have been connected with some great families & couldn't have done this without your site. So a BIG thank you!" - Amy (a nanny from Cremorne, NSW) January, 2008.- - - "Thank-you for the use of your web-site as I have 2 of the most beautiful families whom I am a Nanny for! My Children are like a breath of fresh air! Thanks again!" - Kate (a nanny from Swansea, NSW) December, 2007. - - - "Just writing to again say what a fabulous site! Every family I have met though FAB have been fantastic and surprisingly flexible to work around me." - Ella (Sunshine West. VIC), Nov. 2007.- - - "I would just like to congratulate you on such a fantastic website, i have received many job offering from your website and i am now working for 3 fantasic families, i have reccommended your site to any one that is looking for a babysitter. Once again thank you, if it were not for your site i would not we working for my fantastic families, one of which have taken me on holidays with them and will be taking me to NZ next year." - Tenai (a nanny from Alderly, QLD), June, 2007.- - - "I have had a lot of requests from people looking for babysitting and have made some really good contacts through your website. Thank you for providing such a service." - Jane (a babysitter from Turramurra, NSW), December, 2006.- - - "Can I just say how much your website has helped me in finding fantastic families. I always love reccomending the site to families and nanny friends." - Bridget (a nanny from Canterbury, VIC), November, 2006.- - - "I would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you for your website and all the assistance it has given me by boosting my babysitting career. This is a great website and I commend you. Thank-you!" - Stephanie (a babysitter from Churchlands, WA), July, 2006.- - - "FAB rocks! I heard about it through a friend and registered not long ago, but it was almost instantaneous...I'm working with five families already and loving it! Thanks heaps for making it so accessible too." - Lisa (a babysitter from Hughesdale, VIC), April, 2006.- - - "I think findababysitter.com.au is a great resource for babysitters and families alike. It is a very simple and effective way to match carers with children. Two days after I signed up with findababysitter.com.au I was contacted by 2 families with work offers. I accepted one of the job offers and very quickly and easily 'clicked' with the 3 delightful, funny girls I babysat. I now look after them about once a week and look forward to each time I am going to see them." - Kristi (a babysitter from Chippendale, NSW), April, 2006.- - - "As a professional nanny this has been the fastest way to find work between jobs. It took only one week to get work after joining the site and I am very happy!" - Annette (a nanny from Newport, VIC), April, 2006.- - - "Find A Babysitter has proved to be a fantastic source of part-time childcare work, without the hassle of agency fees, interviews and CVs. Instead you get to meet the families directly and sell yourself to them rather than relying on an agency. I love the option to a) indicate times that I’m available which culls out enquiries that I’m not available, b) being able to change your rate when you like, c) indicate different rates depending on the time of day you provide the service, d) the security in the way which the parents contact me which brings me peace of mind. I’ve received lots of work and have found some pleasant families that I work for regularly. FAB is fabulous. I’ve recommended it to many of friends and family." - Larissa (a babysitter from Lane Cove, NSW), March, 2006. - - - "Find A Babysitter has really helped me to earn extra money while I've been at uni. Studying nursing, my uni hours are very unpredictable, but the flexible nature of the work has suited my lifestyle perfectly. The families I've worked with have all been very welcoming and my time spent babysitting has been very enjoyable!" - Liz (a babysitter from Strathmore, VIC), March, 2006.- - - "I joined your site as a nanny to get part-time work. I joined on Monday and got a reply on Tuesday and have had 3 other mothers contact me. This is just a few words to say thanks for a great service for nannies and families that use Find A Babysitter. The family I have decided to nanny for said they have had no luck in finding a nanny through agencies and they were glad that this site has helped them." - Maddie (a nanny from St Pauls, NSW), February, 2006.
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