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***you are welcome to apply for June and July intake ***
***Dog lovers, Vet Nurses, and Experienced Dog and Puppy Sitters are very welcome to apply for May and July Intakes***
We are in Perth Hills 30 minutes from Perth CBD, 25 minutes from Perth Airport, and 10 minutes from Midland.
We are on a 20-acre plot with lots of trees, bushes, winter dam and creeks, ponds, wild animals such as kangaroos and possums, birds, etc.
We have three furnished rooms. A double-size bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe are provided. 1 helper per room or one couple per room.
We offer Free accommodation in exchange for painting, gardening and carpentry, pool and spa maintenance, social media and google marketing and advertising as well as personal training, pilates, yoga, cooking, dog and puppy minding, cleaning and book keeping in the morning for 3 hours for 5 days and 2 days off or 15 hours over 7 days.
Free wifi Free car parking space No electricity bill No utility bill Your own room Shared laundry and kitchen A shared fridge
Please provide your own food, tea, coffee
A bus stop to Midland is within walking distance.
Nearby, you'll find public trails, national parks, wineries, wildlife parks, pubs, restaurants, and coffee shops.
I receive 60-100 applications every month. This sounds crazy but I do. To help me sort through them, please clearly state in your INITIAL message what gardening and carpentry skills and experiences you have, including any tools and machinery you are proficient with. Additionally, please do not apply for months that are not open for applications. Once I shortlist the applicants, I'll send questions to further narrow the candidates. When a room becomes available, I’ll message you and will require a prompt response.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept a stay of less than two weeks
We are grateful for the interest shown by many aspiring helpers each week. However, please note that a personalized approach is highly valued here. If your INITIAL message suggests that you haven’t taken the time to read through our profile, we will not be able to respond. Generic inquiries sent to multiple hosts without attention to detail do not resonate with us, and such messages will not receive a reply.
Please note we have 4 little dogs 🐶
Our past young holidaymakers are from: Germany, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Japan, China, Belgium, Peru, UK, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, the Philippines, Morocco, Cameroon, Eritrea, Singapore, USA
Frank and I hope you select our property. It's truly unique, offering an authentic glimpse into Australian culture. We've had more than 100 young holidaymakers from around the world.
Junko was born and raised in Japan, Junko has been in Australia for 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoys playing piano, snorkeling, and spending time with her dogs.
Frank enjoys gardening and flying. He is also a hobby pilot. We have small dogs. Speaks English, 日本語
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Nature
Farming
Pets
Sustainability
Videography
Plant care
History
Music
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our home is a vibrant blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds. You enjoy immersing yourself fully into authentic Australian culture as well as working with young travelers from around the world. Our past young holidaymakers are from: Germany, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Japan, China, Belgium, Peru, UK, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, the Philippines, Morocco, Switzerland, Cameroon, Eritrea, Singapore, USA
Help
gardening, wood projects, painting, gardening and carpentry, pool and spa maintenance, personal training, pilates, yoga, cooking, dog and puppy minding, cleaning and book keeping in the morning for 3 hours for 5 days and 2 days off.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Hungarian: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
We have three furnished rooms.
A double-size bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe are provided.
1 helper per room or one couple per room.
Free wifi, Free car parking space, No electricity bill, No utility bill.
Shared laundry and kitchen
A shared fridge
Please provide your own food
What else ...
We are on a 20-acre plot with lots of trees, bushes, winter dam and creeks, ponds, wild animals such as kangaroos and possums, birds, etc.
We are in Perth Hills 30 minutes from Perth CBD, 25 minutes from Perth Airport, and 10 minutes from Midland.
A bus stop to Midland is within walking distance.
Nearby, you'll find public trails, national parks, shops and coffee shops.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (15)
Both are very friendly and happy people. There is always someone singing in the house. They are helpful in the search for work and finding your feet . We worked for 5 days a week and 3 hours a day. They are flexible and are open for changes in the planning. We did a various of tasks: gardening, painting… read more
In addition to pool maintenance, Oliver helped with gardening… read more
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Both are very friendly and happy people. There is always someone singing in the house. They are helpful in the search for work and finding your feet . We worked for 5 days a week and 3 hours a day. They are flexible and are open for changes in the planning. We did a various of tasks: gardening, painting… read more
In addition to pool maintenance, Oliver helped with gardening… read more
I highly recommend Gareth to other hosts. Frank and I wish him all the best in his future adventures in Australia.
The bathroom was shared with other… read more
It was a good experience and we enjoyed it.
We spended 3 hours per day, 5 times a week in the garden to do weeding, help with a amphitheater building project and help around the property. The daily amount of work was perfect.
Thanks again to them to open their door like this and their kindness.… read more
I was given my own room, which was comfortable and had everything I needed. The bathroom was shared with the other volunteers. The house is big and the kitchen has everything you need to cook your own meals. There is also… read more
