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Hi!
We are a family of 4 living in a beautiful part of Melbourne called Warrandyte. It is on the outskirts of Melbourne, next to the Yarra River and a small township. It is about 40 minutes to get into the city, and there are bus and train options. We have a 5 year old boy Noah and 3 year boy Ari. We have a cat, Townes. John is a musician and music teacher, and Felicity is an organic vegetable grower and Mother.
We have just moved here from the city. Our property is an acre and we have lots to do to settle in! We have been visited by echidnas, kangaroos, and beautiful birdlife since moving in.
Initially we are looking for someone who can help mostly with domestic things: tidying the kitchen and main spaces; helping with laundry, and outside jobs of mowing, pruning, weeding, wood chopping. Another priority is if you have building skills, as we want to build a compost toilet and bush kitchen and deck for the Tiny House.
We also welcome people who are keen to connect with our kids and are happy to spend some of their work time playing with them.
Ideally you'll work weekday mornings 9-1.30p but we can be flexible with this.
We have a Tiny House for you to stay in. So you will have plenty of privacy. There is a heater that works very effectively in the Tiny House for the colder nights.
We have a bus stop near to our house, that takes you into Warrandyte township, or in to Eltham where trains run into the city. We are a 5 minute walk to the Yarra River where you can swim, bushwalk, birdwatch, kayak.
We look forward to hearing from you, meeting you and welcoming you into our home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a welcoming family. We love to sing together and share stories from our day. We are interested in living mindfully. Our 1 acre bush property offers you a quiet place to land and meaningful work to do. And all the life of Melbourne is close to access, as well as the bush lands over the hill in the Yarra Valley.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help in our home with laundry, dishes, cooking, tidying
Babysitting -playing with the kids for little bits of time
Building projects: compost toilet, outdoor bush kitchen
Property maintenance: mowing, weeding, pruning, wood chopping and collecting
Fix-it jobs around the house and property
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a Tiny House for you to stay in. So you will have plenty of privacy. There is a heater that works very effectively in the Tiny House for the colder nights. Until we have a compost toilet and kitchen set up around the Tiny House, you'll have access anytime to our toilet, shower, kitchen and living areas in the main house.
What else ...
Bushwalking, birdwatching, kayaking, bike riding, Farmers Markets. Melbourne's vibrant cafe, arts, music life just nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
It is possible for us to accept dogs but we'll need to chat about it before you come
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours - usually 9am -1.30pm with a half hour break
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Very cool and creative missions during my week at their house. A warm and positive atmosphere which make you comfortable.
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