Does the NDIS Fund Childcare or Babysitting? Here’s What You Need to Know

Many families caring for children with a disability ask the question: Does the NDIS fund childcare or babysitting? The answer can be confusing—so let’s break it down.

What the NDIS Does Not Fund

❌ The NDIS does not cover standard childcare or daycare fees. This includes mainstream babysitting services that are unrelated to your child’s disability. If you're looking for regular childcare while you work or study, this is not typically claimable through your NDIS plan.

What the NDIS Can Fund - NDIS Childcare

✅ The NDIS may fund support workers to help with childcare-related tasks—but only if the support is directly related to your child’s disability and is outlined in your NDIS plan goals.

This could include:

• Help with dressing, feeding, or daily routines

• Respite care so you can attend appointments or manage other responsibilities

• Support during therapy sessions, after-school activities, or community access

The official NDIS website explains that supports must be reasonable and necessary, and clearly tied to the participant’s goals.

How Kiddo Can Help with NDIS Funding Types

Kiddo supports families by connecting them with carers experienced in managing different NDIS funding categories, including:

• Core Supports: Daily personal activities, community access, and social participation

• Capacity Building: Skills development support for your child to increase independence

• Respite Support: Temporary relief for primary carers through qualified support workers

Finding NDIS Babysitting and Childcare Support

At Kiddo, we make it easy to connect with independent support workers who understand the needs of NDIS families. These trusted carers are available when you need them and experienced in working with children with additional needs.

At Kiddo, you can also access traditional babysitting and nanny services for needs outside of NDIS funding.

💜 Whether you need NDIS babysitting support or general childcare, Kiddo provides reliable, verified carers ready to assist.

Ready to Get Support?

Whether you need a short break or daily assistance, Kiddo has you covered. Book a babysitter with Kiddo or learn more about support workers for NDIS families today.

👉 Book a trusted support worker today or download the Kiddo app to get started.