Besoin d'aide avec nos animaux et au jardin - appréciez la sérénité et découvrez Melrose, Australie

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  Description

  We are a family of 5, have three children, two sons, that both live away from home independently. Dylan aged 25, (Dylan is currently living & working full time in Townsville QLD, our second son Zach aged 23, he once worked at our towns local mountain bike shop for the 9 years, but now living & working in Cairns QLD. Lastly our 16 year old Daughter Kiera, (she is a happy, caring girl who loves music, art, technology and animals, she is in year 11 primary school).
  
  We were primarily sheep farmers but now run & own a tyre fitting business, to supply tyres to heavy commercial, 4X4, Motorbikes & domestic vehicles etc., also we sell vehicle batteries and other farm & auto supplies as well. Sean also works in engineering and manufacturing here, building custom designed trailers, farm equipment and repair work on mostly everything.
  
  We cook multi cultural foods, as we enjoy Indian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian & of course Australian cuisines. We always endevour to grow our own & source locally organic produce for our cooking. When we get the time on limited occasions, we like to make fermented foods & beverages, like vegetables, Kefir water, ginger & turmeric beer, nut cheese, raw seed crackers and dehydrating vegetables & fruit etc, we are always trying to find ways to better our health & bodies.
  
  We enjoy when we can, to show our visitors around our farm & places we have in our hills property/4WD access only, one being a very old 1867 stone hut that is a famous stop for a many tourists, annually we have a school class from our nearest city Adelaide, that travel about 300 kilometers to camp here. Inside our hut is two rooms, one being a sleeping area & the other a cooking area with large open fire place.
  
  We keep free range chickens, 2 pet sheep named Hercules & Shi , Kieras small pet dog named Milo, (our house dog) & our 3 female working dogs (Tippy, Hooker & our learning young dog Roxie) they are vital to helping us on farm. We care for our pets & animals very well, as we are very fond of them all.
  
  Our home is a 1920's semi modernized stone farm house with built on extension, shared family large bathroom, shower recess & rooms are quite large & comfortable. Have a small built on side room for singles with refrigerated air conditioning, own door access from outside, computer & room next to bedroom is small weights gym. Having comfort of free unlimited WiFi, pay TV, 3D 55" TV with sound system, own room (sometimes may be in family/TV room), use of computers & internet at your leisure. Ducted air conditioning in summer & combustion fire in lounge/TV room. Open fire areas outside during seasons without fire restrictions and opportunities to cook outside, Australian BBQ, camp oven cooking and sitting beside the fire watching the sun set with a glass of wine.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Having the opportunity to experience farm life, exploring the tranquility and peace of wide open Australian bush, tree & creek areas. Learn about farming life style, experiencing many other Australian cultured living techniques. Having Australian wild life directly around living area, like kangaroos & various Australian wild birds/parrots.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for singles or couples that can be varied in their skills, the following help is not all required at the one time, it greatly depends on seasons & what is needed at different times of the year:
  
  Most requirements are just general tiding of property, moving and chopping up of fallen trees, fencing, collection of fire wood, weeding, small building and maintenance repairs, raking and stacking of wood etc. As we also have a large garden area, it would be good to have someone gardening and helping to prepare soil for planting, we are also needing help with designing and building our own greenhouse from recycled materials, general tiding of area around house, sweeping, watering plants, removal of leaf and dirt litter. .
  
  As an integrated part of the family while you stay with us, we would gratefully appreciate it if you could help with our DAILY food preparations & washing meals dishes, sometimes we also are needing help with general house cleaning duties, helping with the hanging up of clothes to dry after washing and sometimes cleaning & organizing of household fridges. It would be great if you could help us to also care for our pets/animals, feeding, exercising, cleaning their living areas and just general care. We are sure you will get to love them as much as we do and enjoy the interactions.
  
  Our Daughter sometimes needs help with school home work, if you feel comfortable.
  
  If you have a vehicle, caravan or camper trailer, we are very happy to also help or supply you with your vehicles tyres, battery, or repairs (within our time allowances), in exchange for any extra help you can give us outside of Workaway food & accommodation agreement.
  
  Please note, our general payment agreement will be only, food & accommodation, in exchange for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
  
  PLEASE BE AWARE: (as advised by Australian Border Force Security)
  THAT YOUR STAY WITH US REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A "WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER VISA 417".
  
  
  WE HAVE A POLICY OF AT LEAST ONE WEEK STAY, AFTER THIS TIME WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS A LONGER TERM STAY, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU FIT IN WITH OUR FAMILY LIFE.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Accommodation as follows:
  
  Caravan: Private & just a little way from the farm house. We have a cozy 18 foot fully renovated modern caravan for accommodation . This isn't within our homes WiFi range but has a VERY comfortable queen size bed with all linen provided, own fridge/freezer, with coffee & Tea making facilities, noodle snacks, breakfast cereal options, pod coffee espresso machine with selection of flavored pods, microwave, cookware, cutlery & dinnerware, large TV & DVD player to watch movies (No Digital TV Service Available On This TV), Built in Bluetooth Stereo, filtered water dispenser, snacks, vanity station, heating, air conditioning and complimentary robes & slippers.
  
  We have a lot commercial gym equipment outside under the house porch also if you wish to use, Free unlimited WiFi, pay TV, 3D 55" TV in family room, main house bedroom room (in family TV room with comfortable quality queen size inflatable bed including linen), use of computers, internet & large 3D/DVD movie selection at your leisure. Ducted Evaporative Air Conditioner in summer & combustion fire in lounge/TV room & portable oil heaters for other rooms. Open fire areas outside during seasons without fire restrictions & opportunities to cook outside, BBQ & camp oven cooking.
  
  During the winter months we have our own running water private serene creeks & dams to explore with views that are simply stunning. We have a large country & native garden with large lawn area, multiple outdoor comfort & relaxation areas, including portable hammocks & designated open fire areas.
  
  Bluetooth portable speakers & music, if wanting music while helping & in leisure times. We normally would wash your clothes with the families, but you have the availability to wash your own clothes & linen if you would prefer, use of family kitchen & available ingredients to cook your own meals if & when desired in times available outside resident/family times, or your more than welcome to dine with our family & we love the company during meals, also tea & coffee making area in kitchen at your leisure.
  
  We try to accommodate in every way we can, we are exploitative with food choices & happy to share with you what you eat or what we eat. If you have a special dietary requirement, please share with us on your arrival or preferably before, so we can make arrangement to acquire the ingredients you need before your visit.
  
  As we are a small town & live remotely, we do have to travel nearly an hour to get our main supplies for food, if we arrange with you prior, to have to pick you up from one of these areas (Pt Augusta or Pt Pirie) we will try to take you to do some shopping before we return home. Otherwise, if possible, we can arrange a special trip to take you to pick up some food that serves your dietary requirements. It is all about making you feel at home & comfortable.
  
  On agreement & assessment, it may also be possible to provide you with the use of one of our vehicles or bicycles to explore some of our local area.
  
  On any days that aren't convenient to pick you up from Port Pirie or Port Augusta, there is a pick up & drop off bus point between Port Pirie & Port Augusta we can manage much better, it is only about 20 mins or 40 kilometers from us. Ask the bus company to drop you off at "High Way 1 Wilmington turn off (A1 & B56) Winnanowie", the bus company to catch out of Adelaide is Premier/Stateliner. If traveling from Victoria, there is also a Firefly bus out of Melbourne that will connect in Adelaide.
  
  Looking forward very much to meeting & getting to know you, having some fun memorable times and for you to join our family while your here.

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  Autres infos...

  Our town Melrose is mountain bike central area, with approx 100km of single track trails in the foothills of Mount Remarkable and nearby. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, photographers to get great shots & to get out and enjoy the fresh air at Melrose.
  
  Explore the town by foot or bike, as both the Heysen and Mawson walking trails pass through town. We have a historical museum to explore, local wineries & cellar door purchases, great dining places & very friendly people that will make you feel at home.
  
  Things to do in Melrose: picnic at the stunning Paradise Square Gardens, dine at one of our two unique hotels or coffee shops, tackle the Bridle Track on a 4WD adventure, visit local wineries, experience mountain biking adventures, admire the morning and evening views from the monument lookout, explore the history of the area including the Melrose Heritage Museum, enjoy the many festivals and events throughout the year, get into local orienteering and geocaching challenges, visit Jacka Brothers Brewery (Historic mill, brewery, bottling plant & cellar, now taphouse, with weekend catering, music, outside dinning (Amazing views) with open firepits (seasonal), guesthouse & more)
  
  Average daily winter temperatures (June - August), Max 15.9°C, Min 2°C.
  Average daily spring temperatures (September - November), Max 34.5°C, Min 17.5°C.
  Average daily summer temperatures (December - February), Max 45.0°C, Min 20.5°C, but daily temperatures can get as high as 49°C.
  Average daily autumn temperatures (March - May), Max 29.3°C, Min 13.5°C.
  PLEASE NOTE: SUMMER MONTHS are very dry, dusty & extremely hot.. We try to do our main work early in the mornings on day break & late in the evenings before dark during this time. Weather is extreme & hard to do anything outside.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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