For nurses · first responders · shift workers

Childcare for the people who keep Perth running

Night shifts, 6am starts and rosters that change week to week. We give you a trusted carer who fits around the hours your job demands, not the other way around.

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We understand shift work

Your shift starts before daycare opens.

Nurses, paramedics, police, aged-care and hospitality workers keep our city going around the clock, but childcare centres run nine to five. When you're rostered for a night shift or clocking on at 6am, the standard options simply don't fit.

We work around the hours your job demands. A trusted carer arrives before your shift and stays until you're home, so your children are settled and safe while you do work that matters.

24/7
Care across the hours mainstream childcare can't reach, from before dawn to overnight.
2005
Trusted by Perth families and employers since.
Who we support
Nurses & midwives Paramedics Police & fire Doctors & allied health Aged & disability care Hospitality Retail & logistics Transport & aviation

How we help essential workers

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Early-morning starts

A carer at the door before your shift, getting the kids up, fed and to school so you can clock on.

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Late nights & overnight

For night shifts, a carer stays through bedtime and overnight so your children sleep soundly at home.

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Changing rosters

Send us your roster and we'll match care to your shifts, with the same familiar carer wherever possible.

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School runs

Pick-ups, activities and the dinner-bath-bed routine handled while you're still on the floor.

See how it fits

How care maps to your roster

A typical week for a shift-working family. We slot a trusted carer in around the hours you're on, and step back when you're home.

Mon
Early shift
5:30– 9am care
Tue
Early shift
5:30– 9am care
Wed
Day off
No care needed
Thu
Night shift
6pm– overnight
Fri
Night shift
6pm– overnight
Sat
Day off
No care needed
Sun
Late shift
3– 9pm care
EarlyLateNight / overnightDay off

An example only — we build your schedule around your actual roster.

Simple from the start

Getting started takes minutes

1

Send us your roster

Share your shifts, your children's ages and what you need. A couple of minutes is all it takes.

2

We match your carer

We hand-pick a vetted carer who suits your family and the hours you work, not whoever's free.

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Clock on with peace of mind

Your carer arrives ready, and for regular shifts you keep the same familiar face.

From $35/hour
Clear rates confirmed up front. No hidden fees, no surprises. Two-hour minimum on casual bookings.
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For employers

Does your workplace help with care?

Many hospitals, agencies and employers support their shift-working staff with childcare. Through ChildWorx, we partner with organisations to provide trusted, vetted care for their teams.

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As a shift-working nurse, I couldn't find anyone for my 6am starts. Knowing my kids are safe lets me actually focus at work.

A Perth emergency nurse
First Aid certified
Trained for the unexpected.
WWC Check
Current & verified for every carer.
Police cleared
Background checked, no exceptions.
Fully insured
Complete peace of mind.
Safety first, always

Vetted to a standard you can trust overnight

Trusting someone in your home while you sleep or work a night shift is a big deal. Every Babysitters on Demand carer is personally interviewed and fully checked before they ever meet your family, so you can rest easy.

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Working with Children Check
Current and verified for every carer.
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National Police Clearance
Background checked, no exceptions.
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First Aid & CPR certified
Trained and ready for the unexpected.
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Personally interviewed & insured
Met by our team and fully covered.
Good to know

Essential worker FAQs

Can you cover early-morning shifts?

Yes. A carer can arrive before dawn to get your children up and to school or kindy while you start your shift.

Do you offer overnight care?

We do. For night shifts a trusted carer can stay through bedtime and overnight so your children stay settled at home.

My roster changes — can you keep up?

Send us your shifts as they're confirmed and we'll match care around them, keeping the same carer wherever we can.

How much notice do you need?

The more the better so we can match your ideal carer. We're not able to take last-minute bookings, so please get in touch ahead of time.

Care that clocks on when you do.

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