When You Can’t Be There I Can.
Your Mum Doesn't Need a Carer. She Needs a Friend Who's Insanely Capable.
I'm Jane. Think of me as a Personal Assistant for aging parents. Not an agency (mum would never). Just me. Someone your mum can call on and trust. I've worked in agency and private home care, so I've got the practical side down. Over a decade in QANTAS First Class honed my spidey senses. I notice what's happening with mum and act fast. I've also been a PA, so the admin is covered too. (and yes, I'll take notes for you at the Doctors appointment) I work with a handful of families at a time. Oversight retainers start from $4,800 incl. GST per 4 weeks. Currently taking enquiries. "I've been sent an Angel" ~ Ruth (89) Bellevue Hill "A big thank you for bringing joy into my day" ~ Wendy (85) "I'm not sure if you're the right person, but when I looked at your site it sounded perfect. My aunt and uncle are in a bit of a pickle." ~ Chairman, major Australian health fund
If You Live Overseas And Your Mum's In Sydney, You Already Know This Isn't Working
You're flying back with regularity you hadn't anticipated. Each trip costs thousands and blows up your work schedule.
She says she's fine when you call. You know she's not.
Agencies aren't a solution. It's red tape. They send different workers each week. She'd hate it. You don't need middlemen. Mum wants to keep her dignity.
Let's make this simple.
Call me.
I handle what needs handling. You stay where you are. Your mum stays home.
"Is there nothing you can't do?" ~ Ruth (89), Bellevue Hill
What I Actually Do
I step into the middle of it.
Healthcare: Attend appointments. Coordinate specialists. Manage medications. Notice when things change.
Household: Handle the appliances, tradespeople, strata, bills - everything that requires "someone local."
Communication: Text after every visit. Monthly calls. Immediate contact if something's wrong.
Crisis management: Hospital discharge. Falls. Confusion. I'm there before you're booking emergency flights.
My Aged Care naigation and Care home options: When the time comes, I'll handle it.
How This Is Different
If you've been trying to work out what mum needs, looking at traditional care options and they look a bit too rigid, a bit too "carer" or don't quite meet where you're at, that's where The Gentle PA is different.
My clients tell me I'm more like a friend, an insanely capable one.
No lock in contracts. I'll let you know if mums care needs increase. Eyes on mum within days (if you hit me at the right time, within hours).
You're not booking flights home every month. You're not leaving executive meetings because mum had a fall. You're not lying awake wondering if she ate, took her medication or if she's still agonising over her iPhone update.
Your mum gets me - for whatever she needs, whenever she needs it.
If something unexpected comes up, I'm close by. If she needs her *PA because she's still part of the family business, I'm her PA.
* Some families may treat this as a personal services expense or manage it through their family office. Your accountant can tell you what suits your situation.
Currently Taking Enquiries
I work with a limited number of families so your mum has my attention.
If this sounds like what you need, let's talk.
What Happens Next
1. Text or call me: +61 416 563 428
Tell me what's happening with your parent. I'll tell you honestly if I can help.
2. If it sounds like a fit, I'll pop over to meet your parent for a cuppa. If it's an immediate start you need, that can be arranged too.
3. If we like each other and you're comfortable, we start. I can jump straight in or we can ease into it - whatever feels right.
My KPI is when you tell me you can't believe your luck you found me.
