We live on the coast and have a farm in the hinterland in Byron Shire, Australia

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  Description

  We have room for a helper to assist around the house and mostly to help around the garden at home.
  
  We are regenerative farmers since retirement and need help at the farm. It’s possible to stay at the farm but it is basic. We stay often out there as we love nature and at times when calving in case any of the mums needs help.
  
  Belinda always needs help with regeneration of the bush and she wants to build some stone walls and vegetable gardens at the farm.
  
  We are a relaxed, well travelled, retired professional with two adult sons that are at home visiting often. We are keen to host a single or couple of volunteers in our home. We have a river across the road and a stunning beach 400m from the front door.
  
  We love good food and would love if you could cook us your favourite dishes at times.
  
  We love our animals being chickens, dogs and our cattle.
  
  We are close to Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.
  
  Public transport is almost non existent so a car would make your stay more convenient.
  
  Up to 4 hours per day (depending on what is going on in our lives) 5 days per week.
  
  Volunteers must have good English and be easy to get along with, friendly, enthusiastic, sensible and capable with a drivers licence.
  
  Belinda has studied French at University level so any French speakers perhaps don’t need fluent English.
  
  We suggest that we trial a week to settle in and see if we are all happy with each other and then a month or more with us is perfect.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are able to share our lifestyle and love new ideas . We hope you will share your ideas and culture with us too.

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  Help

  It will be a range of possibilities depending upon the time of year, your preferences and our needs .

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Turkish: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  One bedroom in our home.

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  What else ...

  There is so much to do here… walking, hiking, surfing, swimming, exploring the landscape, cafes, cinema, markets galore ,

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  A campervan is perfect for the farm although we have solar only do it may not be possible to plug in however you could use the outside shower and sink which has hot water . There is limited phone coverage out there.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum of 5/5 days per week