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Anna Palagyi

Anna Palagyi
Hawthorndene, SA

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Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, my name is Anna and Im 17 years old ! I’m a dedicated person who loves to dance, but there’s so much more to me. I pride myself on being hardworking and organized, whether I’m in the studio or tackling my other interests. One of my favorite things is working with kids; I find it incredibly rewarding to connect with them and help them discover their own creativity. I enjoy being a positive role model and inspiring them through dance and other activities. I believe in the importance of teamwork and love collaborating with others. I’m always looking for new experiences that challenge me and help me grow!

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $30 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking $25 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hawthorndene for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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Scarlett Rew
Happy Valley, SA

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Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Happy Valley for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Scarlett For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Happy Valley, SA, Australia (Updated 21 Sep 2025)

Happy Valley babysitters are paid an average of $24.05 per hour as of September 2025, which is 4.5% lower than the South Australian average of $25.17, and 20.7% lower than the Australian average of $30.33. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Happy Valley.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Happy Valley:
$21.86 $24.05 $26.23
South Australia:
$22.88 $25.17 $27.46
Australia:
$27.57 $30.33 $33.08

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