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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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About my home: My kids are grown and living interstate so it’s just me and one rather spoiled dog living here although there is very often extra’s staying. I have a close family that loves the outdoors, camping, adventures, animals and of course the beach! I have weekly dinners with neighbours and there are always friends over. It's a very busy and lively place to live.
About me: I work in Disability Support. Excellent cook! Love my family and friends, beach walks with the dog, music festivals and really love cooking.
Location: I live in a town called Coffs Harbour, in Australia! It is between Sydney and Brisbane on the east coast. It is the perfect spot if you like the ocean and all things nature really! I live a 20 min walk to the beach, but I go by car with the dog every day, you are always welcome to join! I am a 5 min walk to the town centre where you will find great cafes, pubs, supermarket, skate park, botanic garden, shops and restaurants. In Coffs you have the oppurtunity to visit local markets, national parks, marine reserves, water sports, creeks, beaches among many others!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With me you can improve or learn English, experience an Australian lifestyle, taste new foods, live a coastal lifestyle, meet great people
Help
Needing help to improve and maintain my home.
CURRENT PROJECT - preparing and painting walls, minor plastering. If you have skills in building/repairing/painting would be beneficial but not essential.
Future projects - cleaning up the garden: garden needs overgrown weeds removed before eventually being maintained. Fence replacement.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom in my home
Sheets and blankets all provided
Bathroom is shared
Free wifi
Some meals available
Bicycle and helmet available for use
What else ...
I have had a couple of really great workawayers here in the past, before Covid stopped travel. I am happy to be able to open my home once again and meet some new travellers. The expectations in the house are that you respect me, my friends, and my belongings. And of course my dog. Honesty is an important value, to prevent misunderstandings, communications is important too! In return I will respect you and will make sure that you feel welcomed like family to my home.
In your free time you are welcome to join any outings I go on whether it be to the beach or the supermarket. I often go to nearby towns (by australian standards this could be byron bay 3hours) for day trips. You can also go on nature walks, hikes, stand up paddle, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins or whales (in nature), skydiving, markets, cafes, the big banana, camping, beaches, dorrigo skywalk, bruxner, sawtell, yamba, port macquarie ect. There is also a bicycle here if you want to use it to get around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
We felt right at home from day one - from looking after the dogs to doing bits and bobs in the garden the work was fair and enjoyable and in return Simone took us to see all the amazing places in and around… read more
We were able to get to know the wonderful city of Coffs Harbour. Thank you.
You were always kind to us, and we were able to spend a safe and comfortable time like a real family.
All the dishes you made were wonderful. We wanted to enjoy your creative… read more
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We felt right at home from day one - from looking after the dogs to doing bits and bobs in the garden the work was fair and enjoyable and in return Simone took us to see all the amazing places in and around… read more
We were able to get to know the wonderful city of Coffs Harbour. Thank you.
You were always kind to us, and we were able to spend a safe and comfortable time like a real family.
All the dishes you made were wonderful. We wanted to enjoy your creative… read more
She made me fall in love with Australian football.
Her dog "Bonte" was very smart, spoiled and… read more
It was clear in the week we got to know her (and Bonti) that her ability to care for others extended not only us (she made us lovely meals and took us to beautiful areas around Coffs), but to many of her friends too; Wheather it was… read more
I did a very pleasant job on the walls and on the ceiling listening to… read more
