Find a Babysitter in Newcastle
Newcastle has the second-largest population in all of New South Wales, just 2.5 hours drive from Sydney. Located on the coast, Newcastle is a beautiful place to live and raise a family. With nearly all Newcastle residents working full-time or part-time, we understand the need to find quality child care and babysitters near you. Whether you are looking for one regular sitter at the same time each week or a couple of sitters to rely on as your needs change, we have options to suit you.
Why choose SitClique?
As an online babysitting marketplace, we make the experience of connecting families with responsible and reliable sitters in Newcastle easy. Your time is valuable, which is why our platform does the hard work for you. We match experience qualifications with your needs and you can see reference checks online too. All our babysitters in Australia have working with children checks, so you can be sure your children are in safe and caring hands. For added peace of mind, we create pre-recorded interviews for you to watch before arranging your own video interview with the sitter of your choice.
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What to Do in Newcastle
Every family is unique, and providing quality care means getting to know what each parent wants from their babysitting service. Some parents would prefer the babysitter is caring for their children at home. But if a whole day is being spent with the sitter, it can be fun to take the kids out on an adventure. Make sure the parents have provided permission and understand the plans so that everyone is comfortable.
Here are 10 of the best activities and places for children of all ages to enjoy in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley:
Build a sandcastle at Nobby’s Beach
Climb the tower at Blackbutt Adventure Playground
Learn about history and science at the Newcastle Museum (free admission)
Spot dolphins and big ships along the Anzac Memorial Walk
Explore the enchanted Broadmeadow Fairy Garden
Splash around in the Newcastle Ocean Baths or Canoe Pool
Get the best of both worlds with bush and beach on the Yuelarbah Walk
Let the imagination go wild at Fort Scratchley
Meet Aussie animals at Blackbutt Reserve
- Enjoy a picnic at the Hunter Wetlands Centre
Partner with SitClique
At SitClique, we know that babysitters are at the heart of our business. That is why all sitters set your own rate and keep 100% of the fees from every job. In Australia, the average babysitting rate is $25 per hour. If you love working with children, SitClique is the right choice to help you create a network of trusted families. Whether you want consistent or casual babysitting work, we are here to support you.
If you are looking for babysitting jobs in Newcastle, join SitClique today.
