Sit Happens FAQs.

Book It Like You Mean It.

Everything you need to know about locking in your Sit Session.

  • Jump onto our online booking system, pick your time, tell us about your tiny humans, and boom — booked. No email chains. No phone tag. No drama.

  • Book ahead for those peak spots, or book last-minute if inspiration (or desperation) strikes — availability permitting.

  • Absolutely. If you’ve found your ride-or-die Sit Legend, get in early and secure them. You can stalk our sitters here.

  • We sure do. Two families, twenty kids, backyard chaos — we love it all. We’ll allocate the right number of Sit Legends based on ages and headcount.

Show Me the Money (But Make It Simple)

Payments that won’t fry your brain.

  • One clear hourly rate. No memberships, no booking fees, no sneaky extras. Just childcare that values your time and our Sit Legends’ skills.

  • A small deposit to hold your spot, and the rest is auto-charged once your session ends. Only pay for the hours you use. Complete flexibility and no awkward doorframe handovers.

  • Coming soon — perfect for baby showers, exhausted mates, or the mum who hasn’t had a hot coffee since 2019.

Meet the Sit Legends™

Our magical humans who make the whole thing work.

  • Qualified, experienced, gentle, playful, reliable. The kind of humans kids adore and parents rave about. Check them out here.

  • WWCC, Police Check, identity verification, reference checks, interviews, and ongoing training. We’re picky — in a good way.

  • You’ll receive an intro email before your session so you can virtually “meet” your sitter and feel comfy. If you'd like to organise a quick pre-sit chat, just let us know.

What Actually Happens During a Sit?

Because you deserve to know what’s going down while you’re out living your best parent life.

  • Crafts, stories, parks, sensory play, imagination overload — our Sit Legends tailor activities to your kids.

  • Just the basics: food, nappies, bottles, bedtime routines, emergency info and anything your kids need or love.

  • Absolutely. Whether your kids go down like angels or like caffeinated possums, our sitters are trained in calm, consistent bedtime routines.

  • Yes — just pop details into your intake form so we can match you with the right sitter.

Safety First, Shenanigans Second

How we keep your little legends safe, secure and smiling.

  • With strict vetting, training, policies, and ongoing support. We go above and beyond industry standards. Read all about our child safety standards here.

  • We’ll hustle hard to find a replacement ASAP and keep you updated the whole way.

The Fun Extras

Because Sit Happens is so much more than ‘just babysitting’.

  • Yes — our Newborn Nanny Specialists are trained in all things tiny: feeding, settling, safe sleep and soothing.

  • Yep — think themed days, group bookings, activities, adventure and school-holiday sanity.

  • We sure do: Kids Zones, group babysitting, pop-up care and on-site Sit Legends.

Oops, Plans Changed!

Life happens. Sit Happens. It’s all good.

  • Cancel up to 24 hours beforehand, no stress. Closer than that and a fee may apply as your sitter has reserved the time for your fam.

  • Sure — jump into your confirmation email and follow the link, subject to availability.

Our Community, Our Crew

Rewarding legends, supporting local, sprinkling kindness everywhere.

  • You bet. Sit Rewards gives you points for bookings, referrals, birthdays, socials and more.

  • Absolutely. We love community collabs — cafes, schools, markets, caravan parks, real estate agents and beyond.