Tips for Babysitters

How Babysitting is Filling Childcare Gaps in Australia

More than one in three Australian families need a babysitter at least once per week, with a large share of childcare requests taking place during work hours. This shows that many parents rely on babysitting not just for the occasional night out, but as part of how they manage their childcare needs. While Australia has a well-developed...

What is the average babysitting rate in Australia?

What is the average babysitting rate in Australia?

How much do you pay a babysitter in Australia in 2026 and how much can you ask for babysitting pe...

Babysits Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policy

Babysits Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policy

Updated November 9 2021 - Babysitting during Coronavirus (COVID-19). At Babysits, we want to giv...

Summer Safety for Kids: The Crucial & Unexpected Tips and Fact

Summer Safety for Kids: The Crucial & Unexpected Tips and Fact

Top tips for summer with kids; how to be safe in the sun, at the seaside or at the pool and most...

At what age can you start babysitting?

At what age can you start babysitting?

Are you ready to earn an extra buck, are you responsible, and do you love kids? Then babysitting...

Quiz: Which Babysitting Job is Perfect for You?

Quiz: Which Babysitting Job is Perfect for You?

Babysitting can be a great way to make some extra money while studying, but can also be a fulfill...

The Babysits Survival Guide

The Babysits Survival Guide

Do you want to become a babysitter? Or are you already a babysitter and looking for some inspirat...

Babysitting special needs children - Do you have it in you?

Babysitting special needs children - Do you have it in you?

Are you going to babysit a child with special needs sometime soon? Are you considering working fo...

Pedestrian and Road Safety for Kids

Pedestrian and Road Safety for Kids

Children are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of the road given their unpredictability, lim...

Tips for teaching children to swim

Tips for teaching children to swim

Water activities and swimming can be great fun for kids! But you might be worried about pool safe...

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