How to become a babysitter - Real Mum story on MoM

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I am a Mum of 4, aged 10, 13, 16 and 18. Love them to bits. A few years ago, I worked as a childcare assistant, for 4 years, until new rules came in from government, saying anyone that worked at child care centres had to have formal qualifications. I didn’t. Though I do have a Diploma in social welfare, I didn’t in child care. I found it really hard to find a job, but today, I have been looking into becoming a casual babysitter. Casual and flexible, as in, I will babysit children, maybe up to 3 at any same time, during school hours, in my home, for a break for Mums, or so they can attend appointments, do some shopping, or just for some ME time. I have posted on social media thoughts, and some have said, YES PLEASE, IT’S WHAT MUMS NEED while others have said I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL.
No, I do not have formal qualifications, but I don’t promise to educate your child, I promise to take care of your beautiful children, as I do my own. Play with them, read to them, etc until their Mum comes back. Could be an hour, could be 2, or 3, or 4.
BUT, now I need to look into rights and responsabilities before I decide to even start. What does a casual babysitter need? Do I pay tax? Do I need an ABN?
All so confusing, but I believe, all worthwhile in the end, and probably, helping MUMS who ache for free time, me time, in this world of ours, a MUMS world, that can often become crazy!!!
Good idea or not?

Posted by Sam, 15th September 2016

4 Comments

- - Sam said
  - 28 Sep 2016
    9:10 pm
Thankyou so much for your input. I have actually contacted all relevant places I need to speak to, and hopefully will be on my way to starting my new venture soon
- mom93821 replied
  
  04 Oct 2016 , 7:12 am
  Good luck with your new venture.
  - mom19782016 replied
    
    11 Oct 2016 , 2:39 pm
    
    Yes, best wishes. Reckon there will always be demand for you!
- - lspew said
  - 27 Sep 2016
    8:04 pm
You will probably find most parents will want to see a current first aid certificate, a police check and a working with children check (or other relevant check as each state is different). Some parents will be happy with you just having experience working with children but alot will probably want to see you have an actual qualification.
I know some states have the cert 3 in childrens services as a free tafe course, maybe you could look into doing something like that?