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Shopping & Errands

Personal Shopping & Errands in Lake Macquarie

Your shopping done. Your errands sorted. More time for you.

Hi, I'm Leah, your local Household PA. I personally take care of your agreed shopping and errands across Toronto and surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs, so you can get on with everything else.

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Checked, certified and insured

Peace of mind when you welcome someone into your home.

  • Police
    check
  • NDIS
    check
  • Working With Children
    check
  • NSW Food Handlers
    Certificate
  • Fully
    insured
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Grocery shopping without the hassle

Imagine having your groceries sorted without having to find time to visit the supermarket. Whether it's your regular weekly shop, stocking up for the family or collecting a few essentials, I can take care of it for you.

You choose where you'd like me to shop, provide your list and budget, and I'll take care of the rest. If something on your list is unavailable, I'll follow your agreed substitution preferences.

I can shop at

  • Woolworths

    Weekly groceries, fresh food, pantry items and household essentials.

  • Coles

    Regular grocery shopping, family favourites and everyday supplies.

  • ALDI

    Everyday groceries, pantry staples, household essentials and selected special buys.

  • Costco

    Bulk groceries and household supplies, by enquiry and subject to Costco's membership and purchasing conditions.

Grocery shopping services include

  • Weekly or fortnightly grocery shopping
  • Occasional grocery shopping
  • Shopping from your written list
  • Picking up fresh fruit, vegetables and everyday essentials
  • Pantry and household restocking
  • Shopping for family gatherings and entertaining
  • Collecting Click & Collect grocery orders
  • Bringing your shopping home
  • Shopping at more than one supermarket when agreed beforehand

More ways I can help

Errands, collections and little jobs

Click & Collect

Place your order and I will do the collecting and bring it home.

  • Woolworths and Coles orders
  • Local supermarkets
  • Department stores and local retailers
  • Other agreed collection points

Subject to retailer identification requirements, opening hours and vehicle capacity.

Parcels, post and returns

No more rearranging your day to reach the post office before it closes.

  • Collecting authorised parcels
  • Posting letters and packages
  • Returning online purchases
  • Dry cleaning and charity shop drop-offs

Subject to the relevant retailer's conditions and authorisation.

Special occasions

Practical shopping and collection help when celebrations come around quickly.

  • Flowers and birthday cakes
  • Cards, gifts and wrapping
  • Collecting pre-ordered presents
  • Party and entertaining supplies

You tell me your preferences and budget, and I help get it organised.

Pharmacy and everyday essentials

Suitable pharmacy collections where permitted.

  • Eligible prepaid pharmacy orders
  • Non-prescription everyday essentials
  • Toiletries and personal care products

Prescription medicines, controlled items and temperature-sensitive products are not automatically included. I do not give medical advice.

One Visit. More Jobs Done.

The best thing about having your own Household PA? You don't have to organise a different person for every little task. Shopping and errands can be combined with other agreed household assistance services during your scheduled booking.

For example, your visit might include:

  • Collecting your groceries
  • Bringing your purchases home
  • Putting suitable groceries away
  • Folding your laundry
  • Organising household paperwork
  • Preparing a shopping list for next week

For example, a two-hour weekday visit is $140 plus errand kilometres. You choose your priorities, and I'll work through them during your booked time. See more on household assistance.

Big shopping list? Let me handle the trip.

Costco Shopping & Bulk Essentials

Costco can be fantastic for stocking up, but a big shopping trip isn't everyone's idea of a good time! I can discuss suitable Costco shopping requests, subject to Costco's membership rules and purchasing conditions, and confirmation that the proposed arrangement is permitted.

Costco shopping may include

  • Pantry staples and bulk groceries
  • Household cleaning supplies
  • Toiletries and personal care essentials
  • Bulk paper products
  • Party and entertaining supplies
  • Seasonal decorations and gifts
  • Suitable small household items

Whether you're planning a celebration or simply want to stock up on everyday essentials, we can discuss your shopping list and what is practical.

Costco trips are quoted individually, including travel and shopping time. Large, heavy or oversized items are excluded.

Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4

Shopping & Errands Made Simple

  1. Step 1

    Tell me what you need

    Send me your shopping list, preferred stores, budget and any errands you'd like completed.

  2. Step 2

    We agree on the details

    We'll confirm the tasks, shopping preferences, expected time, travel and any additional costs.

  3. Step 3

    I take care of it

    I'll complete your agreed shopping and errands personally, using my own vehicle.

  4. Step 4

    Enjoy having it sorted

    I'll bring your purchases home, provide relevant receipts and confirm what's been completed.

No fuss. Just one less thing to think about.

Pricing

Clear Pricing. No Surprises.

Household assistance rates

  • Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm$70/hour
  • Weekday early mornings and evenings, by arrangement (until 10pm)$95/hour
  • Saturday$85/hour
  • Sunday$95/hour
  • Public holidays$115/hour

Two-hour minimum booking applies.

A two-hour weekday visit is $140.

Travel & shopping costs

  • Travel to homes within 10 km of Toronto is included.
  • Beyond 10 km, travel to your home is charged at $1 per kilometre of one-way distance beyond the first 10 km, per visit.
  • Errands in my own vehicle are charged at $1 per actual kilometre driven for the errand, plus the applicable hourly service time. The same kilometres are never charged twice.
  • Purchases, groceries, supplies and agreed parking or tolls are additional.
  • Shopping budgets, payment arrangements and any reimbursement requirements are agreed before the booking.
  • All prices are in Australian dollars. Your quote shows exactly what you will pay.

Good to know

  • You pay for purchases yourself, or reimburse me, as agreed before the visit.
  • Collections and returns follow each retailer's identification and authorisation rules.
  • Prescription medicines and controlled items are not automatically included.
  • Large, heavy or oversized items are excluded.

Shopping is a paid personal assistance service, not a free delivery service. I'll provide a clear personal quote before confirming each booking. See the full pricing page.

Questions

Shopping & errands, answered

More questions? See the full FAQ, learn about Leah or browse all services.

More Time for Living. Less Time Running Errands.

Your weekends shouldn't disappear into supermarket aisles, post office queues and endless little jobs. Whether it's the weekly groceries, a Costco shopping trip or a list of errands you've been putting off, I'd love to help make your week easier.

I'm Leah, your local Household PA in Toronto and Lake Macquarie.

One familiar face. Practical help. More time for you.