# We Need A Nanny (WNAN) > Australias #1 nanny & babysitter job board connecting families with caregivers since 2006.
# WNAN is a job board (not an employment agency) where parents post jobs and connect with caregivers through a secure message centre.

## Overview
We Need A Nanny (WNAN) helps Australian families find nannies, babysitters, and au pairs, and helps caregivers find great families. Established in 2006, WNAN has supported over 84,000 parents. The platform provides a large caregiver network, private messaging, SMS nudges, and comprehensive resources for both families and carers. It does not service South Australia or Tasmania. 

## Key facts & benefits
- Established in 2006; 84,000+ parents and 240,000+ caregivers supported. 
- 57,000+ nanny profiles available across Australia.
- Hundreds of active job posts for nannies, babysitters and au pairs. 
- Job board model: parents post a job, review applicants, and connect directly.
- Secure Message Centre with privacy-preserving contact options and optional SMS prompts for faster replies.
- Risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee on subscriptions for parents.
- It is free for caregivers to use WNAN.
- Proud partner of the Australian Nanny Association (ANA).

## How it works (Parents)
1) Post Your Job (free to post)  
2) Review Applicants (browse detailed profiles)  
3) Connect with Nannies (subscribe to use the Secure Message Centre and read and respond to messages)

Parents can search available carers directly at:  
https://app.weneedananny.com.au/search/carer

## How it works (Caregivers)
- Create a free profile and search jobs by postcode.
- Receive email notifications of new jobs in your area each day. 
- Apply to roles and message families securely.
- Access an extensive resource library to understand obligations and best practices.

## Start here
- Find A Nanny (parents): https://app.weneedananny.com.au/search/carer
- Find A Job (caregivers): https://www.weneedananny.com.au/find-nanny-jobs/

## Helpful resources
- How It Works (parents): https://www.weneedananny.com.au/how-it-works-parents/
- How It Works (nannies): https://www.weneedananny.com.au/how-it-works-caregivers/
- Parent Resources: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/resources-for-nannies-index/
- Nanny Resources: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/resources-for-nannies-index/
- FAQs (Parents): https://www.weneedananny.com.au/parent-faq/
- FAQs (Caregivers): https://www.weneedananny.com.au/caregiver-faq/
- Blog / Articles: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/blog/

## City pages (examples)
Sydney Nannies: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/nsw/sydney-nannies/  
Melbourne Nannies: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/vic/melbourne-nannies/  
Perth Nannies: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/wa/perth-nannies/  
Brisbane Nannies: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/qld/brisbane-nannies/  
Canberra Nannies: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/act/canberra-nannies/

## Trust & social proof
- Reviews & testimonials: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/testimonials/

## Legal, safety & policies
- Terms & Conditions / Community Guidelines: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/terms/
- Privacy Policy: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/privacy-policy/
- Report an Issue: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/report-handling-process/

## Contact
- Contact Us: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/contact-us/

## Company notes
- WNAN is a job board, not an employment agency. Families and caregivers connect directly and make their own arrangements.
- Partnership: Australian Nanny Association (ANA).

## Technical
- Primary domain: https://www.weneedananny.com.au/
- App / Login (Parents & Agencies): https://app.weneedananny.com.au/login/parent
- App / Login (Nannies & Sitters): https://app.weneedananny.com.au/login/carer
- Parent search (Find a Carer): https://app.weneedananny.com.au/search/carer

## Attribution & maintenance
- Last updated: 29 Oct 2025 (AEST)
- Maintainer: WNAN Web Team