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We are Dan and Gem, a couple with a 11 and 8 year old. We live on a 6 acre property a 5 min drive to the village of Margate and 20 min south of Hobart. We are developing our property following permaculture principles and aim to be as self sufficient as possible. Our property faces expansive views over native forest with an abundance of bird and wildlife. We have chickens, a dog and have big long term plans to develop a hobby farm.
We are originally from the UK and emigrated to Australia in 2009. During this time we have lived in Sydney, Adelaide and Tasmania. Dan is an environmental scientist working mostly from home with an interest in permaculture, outdoor sports and photography. Gem is a nurse working in a Hobart hospital. Her interests include sustainable living, cooking and growing vegetable.
We are in need of help with childcare before and after school. We have many projects in the garden which we’d love help with.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy having people from all around the world stay with us and getting to know other cultures. We are happy to involve you in our daily life, so you'll get to meet locals and experience how we live. Meals will be provided and we can cater for vegetarians.
Dan has completed a Permaculture Design Certificate, and we are both keen to pass on knowledge and continue learning while developing the property.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help with everyday life including looking after the children for 3-4 days a week (during school holidays) or before and after school care/occasional help on other days (during the school term) helping with cooking, house work or gardening or anything you are interested in.
We have a large greenhouse that we need to build (now built).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room in family home, shared bathroom.
What else ...
There are lots of interesting and fun activities to do on your days off and in free time during the week, including forest walks and cycle tracks from the house, nearby waterfalls, local beaches, Bruny Island and other tourist activities. With Hobart only 20 minutes away, and we go there regularly, and can arrange for you to go and do sightseeing or shopping.
We also have a couple of bicycles available for use.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We are happy to accommodate couples or families if they have their own accommodation eg tent, campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
Feedback (5)
The kids were full off energy but it was fun to spend time with them, jumping on the trampoline and playing lots off games with them.
The food was delicious, the room was really nice and the view over the valley is amazing!
And if you are lucky you can see a platypus in their creek… read more
I only speak a little English, but they were kind to me in lots of different ways every day.Dan and Gemma took me to the sea, picnics and cycling and also Kate and Oliver did trampoline and origami ,lots of play together. They are so cute… read more
We hope to cross paths again one day (maybe in… read more
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The kids were full off energy but it was fun to spend time with them, jumping on the trampoline and playing lots off games with them.
The food was delicious, the room was really nice and the view over the valley is amazing!
And if you are lucky you can see a platypus in their creek… read more
I only speak a little English, but they were kind to me in lots of different ways every day.Dan and Gemma took me to the sea, picnics and cycling and also Kate and Oliver did trampoline and origami ,lots of play together. They are so cute… read more
We hope to cross paths again one day (maybe in… read more
The ‘work’ didn’t really feel like work, as it was more a sense of being one of the family and helping out when I could. Most of the time I was just playing with Kate and Oliver, which although was often tiring was always a lot of fun. The kids are amazing, and since I left just… read more
