Dog sitting , baby sitting and helping with daily life while learning about photography in Cockatoo, Australia
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: 29 Apr 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Sydney) for host
I spent 3 weeks staying with Gary, Wei Wei, their lovely daughter Nana and very sweet greyhound Blue Moon in Cockatoo. It was a very lovely time being part of their family for a bit. They are incredibly generous people, and I felt very comfortable there. They taught me how to make some yummy Chinese dishes, and communicated very clearly about the
… read more work that needed to be done. Their daughter was very sweet, outgoing and fun to babysit. They were kind to let me borrow their car on my days off, so I was able to explore the beautiful area they live around. When Gary would go into the city, they offered to drive me in too so I could spend time in Melbourne CBD as well.
The work arrangement was easy and fair. It was a peaceful and refreshing stay, surrounded by nature, great food and very good conversations. I would definitely stay with them again in the future.
To Gary and Wei Wei, thank you for everything. I am so excited for your family to grow and for you to welcome your daughter Meadow into this world.Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
Sydney has been a great help during her three weeks stay with us- especially in helping with babysitting . Our daughter loved spending time with Sydney. Sydney showed so much patience in looking after our daughter every time I needed her help. She also learnt to cook some Chinese dishes and now she is able to make a good soup fusing a pressure
… read more cooker. She made sure the house is clean and tidy , she walked our dog and helped with gardening. I love her openness and her companionship - we chatted about everything and anything. She is very easy going and adaptable and independent. We would definitely love to have her back again.
Left by Workawayer (Seven) for host
Gary and Wei Wei are really very good hosts. Their daughter NaNa is also very cute. I really enjoyed the days at their home.
They were very warm and close to me. It wasn't the kind of polite, but they treated me like a friend. It made me feel very comfortable.
I really like their house. It's very beautiful and quiet in a forest. Wei Wei also
… read more provided her own car for me to drive, which was convenient for hiking around.
There wasn't much work every day. The key point was that it was very free. If there were things to do, I did a little more. If there were no things to do, I did a little less. Wei Wei and Gary gave me a lot of trust and freedom. I'm very grateful to them.
Besides, Wei Wei's mother cooks delicious food. I was so lucky that her mother came here.
All in all, I had a great time here. Highly recommended!Left by host for Workawayer (Seven)
It was lovely to have Seven staying with us and she helped us a lot throughout her stay. She has a gentle and calm personality yet a strong and dedicated person. We created a lot of fun moments together , eg we went picnicking , watching steam train passing by, and shopping at second hand markets. our child enjoys her company. Seven carefully
… read more observed my diet (as I have morning sickness and food aversions) and she made efforts to learn to cook for me. She also makes sure the house is tidy . We would definitely love to have Seven back to visit us again.
Eunice and Tasha are truly amazing and lovely people, we are blessed to have them staying with us.
As Wei Wei is experiencing morning sickness. Tasha and Eunice are doing an excellent job taking care of Wei Wei and helping around the house.
Tasha is a great cook who cooks nourishing food everyday making sure Wei Wei gets her nutritions and
… read more regains her energy . She is an adventurous person and it’s fascinating hearing her life and travel stories .
Eunice is a positive and warm person , she makes you smile . She enjoys helping around the house and walking our greyhound .
Our daughter settled in pretty quickly with both of them and she adores them , treating them as part of our family.
Eunice and Tasha are great companions to have, they are reliable and very supportive whenever we need help - they did a great job helping with grocery shoppings. Thank you so much.
We will definitely miss them but we believe one day we will meet again in another part of the world .
We were so fortunate to be the first Workawayers for this beautiful young family in Cockatoo and had an absolutely wonderful time staying with Gary, Wei Wei, their precious daughter little Nana, and their gentle, friendly greyhound, Blue Moon. They were amazing hosts, going above and beyond to make our stay comfortable by providing everything we
… read more needed—from delicious food and cozy accommodations to day trips to the city by Gary and even a spare car from Wei Wei to explore the local area. Their generosity and warmth made us feel truly welcome, like part of their family. We enjoyed evening meals together, filled with laughter and meaningful conversations.
Gary and Wei Wei were always happy to share their knowledge, whether it was about Asian cooking or creative business ideas or about cameras, and we feel so lucky and grateful for all we learned from them. The experience was truly enriching.
We were happy to help out with cooking, grocery shopping, some gardening, dog walking, spending time with little Nana and light household chores, especially as they are expecting their second child soon. Nana is a lovely, smart, and energetic little girl, and we had such a great time with her! Blue Moon, though big, was very gentle and quickly became a comforting presence in the home.
Their house is located in a beautiful area, close to the Dandenong Ranges National Park, which is easy to assess by car, making it perfect for anyone who loves being surrounded by nature. We are incredibly thankful for their kindness and hospitality, that we ended up extending our stay for six weeks with them and we highly recommend this experience to fellow travelers who appreciate natural beauty and warm, welcoming hosts. Thank you again, Gary and Wei Wei, for an unforgettable stay. We’ll miss you all and send our best wishes and congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!Feedback
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Left by Workawayer (Sydney) for host
I spent 3 weeks staying with Gary, Wei Wei, their lovely daughter Nana and very sweet greyhound Blue Moon in Cockatoo. It was a very lovely time being part of their family for a bit. They are incredibly generous people, and I felt very comfortable there. They taught me how to make some yummy Chinese dishes, and communicated very clearly about the
… read more work that needed to be done. Their daughter was very sweet, outgoing and fun to babysit. They were kind to let me borrow their car on my days off, so I was able to explore the beautiful area they live around. When Gary would go into the city, they offered to drive me in too so I could spend time in Melbourne CBD as well.
The work arrangement was easy and fair. It was a peaceful and refreshing stay, surrounded by nature, great food and very good conversations. I would definitely stay with them again in the future.
To Gary and Wei Wei, thank you for everything. I am so excited for your family to grow and for you to welcome your daughter Meadow into this world.Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
Sydney has been a great help during her three weeks stay with us- especially in helping with babysitting . Our daughter loved spending time with Sydney. Sydney showed so much patience in looking after our daughter every time I needed her help. She also learnt to cook some Chinese dishes and now she is able to make a good soup fusing a pressure
… read more cooker. She made sure the house is clean and tidy , she walked our dog and helped with gardening. I love her openness and her companionship - we chatted about everything and anything. She is very easy going and adaptable and independent. We would definitely love to have her back again.
Left by Workawayer (Seven) for host
Gary and Wei Wei are really very good hosts. Their daughter NaNa is also very cute. I really enjoyed the days at their home.
They were very warm and close to me. It wasn't the kind of polite, but they treated me like a friend. It made me feel very comfortable.
I really like their house. It's very beautiful and quiet in a forest. Wei Wei also
… read more provided her own car for me to drive, which was convenient for hiking around.
There wasn't much work every day. The key point was that it was very free. If there were things to do, I did a little more. If there were no things to do, I did a little less. Wei Wei and Gary gave me a lot of trust and freedom. I'm very grateful to them.
Besides, Wei Wei's mother cooks delicious food. I was so lucky that her mother came here.
All in all, I had a great time here. Highly recommended!Left by host for Workawayer (Seven)
It was lovely to have Seven staying with us and she helped us a lot throughout her stay. She has a gentle and calm personality yet a strong and dedicated person. We created a lot of fun moments together , eg we went picnicking , watching steam train passing by, and shopping at second hand markets. our child enjoys her company. Seven carefully
… read more observed my diet (as I have morning sickness and food aversions) and she made efforts to learn to cook for me. She also makes sure the house is tidy . We would definitely love to have Seven back to visit us again.
Eunice and Tasha are truly amazing and lovely people, we are blessed to have them staying with us.
As Wei Wei is experiencing morning sickness. Tasha and Eunice are doing an excellent job taking care of Wei Wei and helping around the house.
Tasha is a great cook who cooks nourishing food everyday making sure Wei Wei gets her nutritions and
… read more regains her energy . She is an adventurous person and it’s fascinating hearing her life and travel stories .
Eunice is a positive and warm person , she makes you smile . She enjoys helping around the house and walking our greyhound .
Our daughter settled in pretty quickly with both of them and she adores them , treating them as part of our family.
Eunice and Tasha are great companions to have, they are reliable and very supportive whenever we need help - they did a great job helping with grocery shoppings. Thank you so much.
We will definitely miss them but we believe one day we will meet again in another part of the world .
We were so fortunate to be the first Workawayers for this beautiful young family in Cockatoo and had an absolutely wonderful time staying with Gary, Wei Wei, their precious daughter little Nana, and their gentle, friendly greyhound, Blue Moon. They were amazing hosts, going above and beyond to make our stay comfortable by providing everything we
… read more needed—from delicious food and cozy accommodations to day trips to the city by Gary and even a spare car from Wei Wei to explore the local area. Their generosity and warmth made us feel truly welcome, like part of their family. We enjoyed evening meals together, filled with laughter and meaningful conversations.
Gary and Wei Wei were always happy to share their knowledge, whether it was about Asian cooking or creative business ideas or about cameras, and we feel so lucky and grateful for all we learned from them. The experience was truly enriching.
We were happy to help out with cooking, grocery shopping, some gardening, dog walking, spending time with little Nana and light household chores, especially as they are expecting their second child soon. Nana is a lovely, smart, and energetic little girl, and we had such a great time with her! Blue Moon, though big, was very gentle and quickly became a comforting presence in the home.
Their house is located in a beautiful area, close to the Dandenong Ranges National Park, which is easy to assess by car, making it perfect for anyone who loves being surrounded by nature. We are incredibly thankful for their kindness and hospitality, that we ended up extending our stay for six weeks with them and we highly recommend this experience to fellow travelers who appreciate natural beauty and warm, welcoming hosts. Thank you again, Gary and Wei Wei, for an unforgettable stay. We’ll miss you all and send our best wishes and congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!Share our family's self-sustainable lifestyle in Essendon Melbourne, Australia
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