I am 13 and i want to do a baby sitting course in australia?

Question

i am 13 and i want to start babysitting but i think i should do a course but i dont know where to go or what to do can anyone give a hand where to go or something please

Answer 1

FIRST, YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF THEN WHEN YOU GROW UP ENOUGH    

YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE!!!

Answer 2

loftus tafe does courses from 14yrs old

Answer 3

If you're doing this for money then other stuff you can do

Answer 4

Try Save the Children, see the link in the source section.  Also the Australian Red Cross offers courses that can be viewed at the link in the Source section.  

I looked at other places like YMCA Australia and NTIS but couldn't find any courses those places.

Answer 5

You are a bit young to baby sit.  Although you can help watch younger siblings or cousins when your parents are too busy.  This will give you practice and build confidence in others that you are mature to watch over younger kids.  You could watch them in one room while your mother may be cooking or doing the laundry.  You could help your mom escort them while she is shopping and doing errands.  Right now you're not really alone with the young ones, but you're practicing so when you are older you will be a better baby sitter.

When you are older, start with one or two kids.  Perhaps your neighbor's kids.  Once you've proven yourself, let the word of mouth get around that you are now available to babysit.

Answer 6

read up and learn about some basic first aid

thats a start

Answer 7

You're still a bit too young to do a course other than your schooling...

Answer 8

I did a babysitting course when I was 11 so don't listen to them lol. Anyway, I did mine at the American Cross, so look at your equivalent program and you should find something.

Answer 9

The Basic Babysitting Course is a unique early-intervention project aimed at providing opportunities for young people to learn skills in providing safe and nurturing care for children.

Courses usually run one afternoon a week (after school) for about eight weeks.

Details of current course locations can be found at www.bebo.com/babysitting-course or by contacting Peta Nichol, the Future Parents Program Coordinator at Save the Children, on 0411 869 144 or [e-mail].

Contact Name: Peta Nichol

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Website: Save the Children