Adelaide, South Australia
Find a mother's helper in Adelaide
A mother's helper works alongside you rather than instead of you. She folds the washing while you feed the baby, starting dinner during the witching hour, keeping a toddler busy so you can shower. On Village these are local Adelaide mums who have done it themselves.
Profiles, reviews and verification badges from other local mums
Helpers available in Adelaide
8 helpers are currently listed.
Help with cleaning and tidying
All surrounding suburbs in North Adelaide, SA
Mothers Helper
Wayville , SA
Meal prep, organisation and cleaning
Burnside , SA
Holistic mother support and babycare
Northfield , SA
I am offering cleaning, laundry and babysitting
VALE PARK, SA
Laundry service
VALE PARK, SA
Afterschool care, homework help and basic cleaning
Marion , SA
Babysitting, newborn support, light cleaning and laundry
Mawson Lakes, SA
Helpers currently listed in: All surrounding suburbs in North Adelaide, Wayville , Burnside , Northfield , VALE PARK, Marion , Mawson Lakes.
What does a mother's helper actually do?
Unlike a nanny, a mother's helper works while you're home. That makes it the right fit for the newborn stage, for recovery after a caesarean, or for the stretch between school pickup and bedtime when everything happens at once. Typical help includes laundry and folding, meal prep, tidying, holding the baby while you nap, entertaining older siblings, and running errands. Because you're present, there's no need for the same qualifications a nanny needs, which is also why it usually costs less.
Mother's helper, nanny or babysitter?
A mother's helper supports you while you're at home. A nanny takes sole charge of your children, usually on a regular schedule, while you work. A babysitter takes charge occasionally, often in the evening. If you mainly need another pair of hands rather than someone to hand the children over to, a mother's helper is what you're after.
What it costs in Adelaide
Rates on Village are set by each helper and shown on her profile, so you can see the hourly rate before you message anyone. Mother's helper rates generally sit below nanny rates, because you're home and in charge. Many mums book a regular weekly block rather than ad-hoc hours, which helps both sides plan.
Helpers across Adelaide
Village is built around suburbs, so you're matched with mums close to home, not someone driving an hour across the city. You'll find helpers listing across the eastern and inner suburbs, and new mums join every week. If nobody is listed in your suburb yet, widen your search slightly or post what you need.
Common questions
- What is a mother's helper?
- A mother's helper is someone who helps with children and household tasks while the parent is still at home. It's different from a nanny, who cares for children on their own while you're out.
- How much does a mother's helper cost in Adelaide?
- Each helper on Village sets her own hourly rate, shown on her profile. Mother's helper rates are typically lower than nanny rates because the parent remains at home and responsible.
- Do I need a mother's helper to have a Working With Children Check?
- Because you're home, it isn't legally required in the same way it is for sole-charge care. Many Village helpers hold one anyway, and verified helpers carry a badge on their profile so you can choose.
- How do I find a mother's helper near me in Adelaide?
- Search your suburb on Village, read profiles and reviews from other local mums, then message the helper directly to talk through what you need. There's no agency in between.