Guides
The things parents and sitters keep asking us, written out properly. No sign-up, no email gate.
Babysitter rates in Sydney (2026 guide)
What casual babysitters around Sydney typically charge, what moves a rate up or down, and how to agree on one before the first booking rather than at the front door.
Read the guideBabysitter vs nanny: what NSW law actually requires
A privately arranged babysitter in your own home doesn't legally need a Working With Children Check. A nanny does, and you're the one expected to verify it. Where the line sits, and why.
Read the guideHow to check a babysitter's WWCC (NSW parent's guide)
Verifying a Working With Children Check is free, takes about two minutes, and anyone can do it. Here's what you need, where to enter it, and what each result means.
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