The Village journal
Perth parenting, one honest read at a time
Guides, checklists and Perth family stories written by real parents and reviewed by the Village team.
10 questions to ask a new babysitter in Perth
The exact list Village parents use on a first meet to know a sitter is the right fit.
Perth date night ideas worth booking a sitter for
From Cottesloe sunsets to Mount Lawley small bars, our favourite Perth nights that start with a Village sitter at the door.
The Working with Children Check, explained for WA parents
Everything Western Australian families should know about WWCC, why it matters and how Village verifies every card.
The Perth school holiday survival playbook
A week by week plan for keeping kids happy, sitters organised and parents sane through the WA holidays.
Your first Village booking, from request to bedtime
The step by step checklist that turns a first booking into a rebook every time.
How much should you pay a babysitter in Perth?
A 2026 snapshot of Perth babysitter rates by experience, qualifications and time of day.
When to hire a newborn night nanny (and what to expect)
A gentle guide for new Perth parents on the first six weeks, sleep debt, and the quiet help that changes everything.
How Village sitters actually get paid
A plain English walkthrough of hourly rates, the 9.9% platform fee, Stripe payouts and how to think about tax as a sitter in WA.
Babysitter vs nanny: which does your Perth family actually need?
Cost, flexibility and duties compared for WA families deciding between a nanny perth families hire weekly and an on demand babysitter.
The best Perth suburbs for young families in 2026
Parks, cafes, primary schools and sitter availability. A Village guide to where young WA families are settling now.
The Village letter
One Perth parenting read, once a month
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