FAQ

Simple!I will guide you through the process to ensure a smooth and easy experience. You can make an 'Occasional' Booking online, just click here: or for a 'Packaged' or 'Custom' Booking contact me via phone, email or via this link:

I sure do! These are the perfect gift for a baby shower, new arrival, Mother's Day, a birthday or a work colleague going on maternity leave. You can purchase a full night of care ($585) or a $100, $200 contribution towards a full night of care. There is also the option to purchase a custom amount. eGift Vouchers can be purchased online here: or if you find it easier, you can email/text/call me to arrange.📧 thevillagenightnurse@outlook.com📞0427 095 788

Yes, absolutely!

Yes, I can and will travel to surrounding areas within 60mins.Travel fees will apply to locations greater than 30mins.​You can view my service map here:

Typically, 9pm-6am.Start and finish times are flexible with an Occasional or Custom booking.  I am available for 9hr, 10hr, 11hr or 12hrs nights.

Yes, this is exclusively an overnight service.

Twice as fun! I will happily provide a Custom package.

My service is designed to provide attentive and focused care to infants. I am very happy to discuss options in this regard.

No, because this would be quite disruptive to your sleep.I do offer a kitchen reset for a small additional fee.

Yes, if time allows. Add-on services can be provided for an additional fee. These include ironing, packed lunches or kitchen reset. If you have a specific request; I would be happy to discuss.

Whilst your baby is sleeping, I will continually monitor them. Regularly looking and listening to check breathing, skin colour, and warmth. This gives you peace of mind to switch off and allow your mind/body to rest.  I'll soothe, settle and resettle your baby throughout the night.If you exclusively breast feed - I will bring your baby to you; no need to leave your warm, cozy bed. If you bottle feed - I will prepare the expressed breast milk or formula and attend to all overnight feeds.I will clean and sterilise all feeding equipment. This includes bottles, teats, breast pump accessories and dummies.If you would like, I can prepare the bottles for the following day and/or reload dispensers, portion & freeze breast milk. I will take care of all nappy changes during the night.I can attend some light baby-related tasks such as washing, drying, folding, putting away your babies' clothes, bibs, reusable nappies etc. Restocking the nursery, change tables/stations, nappy bag.If your baby has special need's I will happily discuss these with you. Examples include but are not limited to; a feeding tube, CPAP or medication requirements. If within my scope of practice, I will attend to these additional care needs.

No

No

Yes, I have professional indemnity and public liability insurance as both a health care professional and child-care provider.

That's completely understandable. Inviting someone into your home, especially overnight and around your baby, is a big thing. It's one of the reasons I don't expect you to simply book online and hope for the best. Have a chat with me first. Get to know me, ask the awkward questions and see how you feel.

That's okay! Babies don't always read the plan. My role isn't to expect your baby to magically sleep perfectly because I've arrived. I'll get to know their cues, follow the routines you've established and do my best to settle and resettle them with the information you've given me.

Nothing! That's the point. You sleep. Or you shower. Or read. Or lie in bed without listening for every little noise. Or have a proper night of uninterrupted rest. You don't need to entertain me, stay awake with me or feel like you need to host me. This is your night to rest.

Yes! Overnight support isn't just for bottle-fed babies. If you're breastfeeding, you can feed your baby when they need you and then I can take care of the settling, resettling, nappy change and getting baby back to sleep. When your baby wakes overnight, I can bring them to you (if you like), no need to leave your warm, cosy bed.

Absolutely! Needing sleep doesn't mean you're not coping or that you're doing anything wrong. Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do for yourself, and your family is recognise that you need a little help. You're still Mum - I'm just there to take care of your little one while you get some much-needed rest.

Then baby gets you. I'm not there to replace you. Sometimes your baby will need you, and that's completely okay. My job is to support both of you - and sometimes that means bringing baby to you and then taking care of everything else afterwards.

Then I'd actually encourage you to have a chat with me before you book anything. You can ask me all the questions you like, get a feel for who I am and decide whether I'm someone you'd feel comfortable having in your home. There's absolutely no pressure to book.

Yes! I'm always happy to consider requests from families a little further afield. Travel requests are considered case by case, depending on the location, timing and availability. So, if you're in Orange (or somewhere else nearby) and you're wondering whether I could come to you ... just ask! I can't promise I'll always be able to make it work, but I'm definitely happy to have a chat and see what's possible.

AHPRA Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registered Nurse (NM0001157024) ​Working With Children Check (WWC0766014E) ​First Aid     - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009)     - Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010)     - Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)     - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (HLTAID012)                ​Current vaccination record​Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance ​National Police Certificate (NSWPF-2026-943727) May 2026​NSW Driver Licence (Class C) ​SafeTALK - suicide alertness training & certification ​Statement of Attainment - Apply risk management processes (RIIRIS301E)

I just naturally want to help others; no doubt my calling into nursing.I wanted to bring together my profession, my passion and what women need.A career shift that prioritised my family life, whilst also engaging in meaningful work that had autonomy and flexibility.

Without a doubt my Nan (Margaret Faulkner) 💖She was calm, warm, and gentle with the kindest heart. A dedicated women & children's nurse for 20 years before transitioning to a career in early childhood. She was the director of Parkes Preschool (now PECC) for 15 years (1974-1989).

Yes, born in Parkes.I now live on rural property between Parkes & Forbes.

Yes, I have a 5yo daughter.

I sure am. Covid, Influenza, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Hep B&C. I can provide my immunisation history if required.

Traditionally a babysitter looks after your child while you are away from the home.My service aims to support parents by allowing them to get some quality and restorative rest while still in their own home.

No, I am not a midwife. I have lived experience as a mum and newborn/paediatric nursing experience. I have recently completed the 'Birth to Three Comprehensive Course' via Sleep Smart. I intend to enroll in a Graduate Certificate - Child & Family Health Nursing in 2027.