I was referred by a friend to Helper Direct, the day when my helper served me a one-month notice suddenly. In my past experience, it usually takes 2-3 months for the new helpers to be on board. I just cannot afford to take holiday again to take care my daughter. I searched all around for helper agencies, but 99% suggested me to hire from overseas which i still need to wait 2 months at least. When i called Helper Direct, the staff said they can help me to source local finish contract helpers for me, so i just give it a try. I didn't expect that they are managed to find me 3 local finish contract helpers for interview in that weekend. I hired one of them whose finish date is exactly a week before my current helper is going to leave. I am lucky. For urgent cases like me, maybe you can call to see if they can help.