Wake up to kangaroos as you retreat to country living - Experience true Australian living in Central Victoria, Australia

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  • Letzte Aktivität: 26 März 2024

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  2024 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer:  mindestens 1 Woche

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Hi, I'm Cindy, and I invite you to join me in beautiful Central Victoria, Dja Dja Warung country.

    My home is 1 hour and 15 minutes away from Melbourne's bustling CBD.

    Having left behind a hectic corporate life, I embarked on a one-year sabbatical to finally enjoy my weekend country retreat. Nine years on and I haven't left.

    I've developed a profound connection with the land, embracing the principles of permaculture, which has been a slow and enriching journey but not without its challenges.

    I'm thrilled to welcome fellow nature enthusiasts and mission-driven individuals as volunteers. Together, we can engage in a range of creative projects aimed at enhancing the beauty of this landscape. Projects might include planting trees, converting a shipping container into a versatile tool shed, crafting a tranquil teepee space amidst the forest, or learning about rural irrigation systems. It may also include organising tools and setting up an on-property recycling system so I can be responsible for all that I consume.

    I also run a leadership business from home. My vision is to humanise the workplace. You can contribute to this vision through your expertise in graphic design, web design, or any other skills you feel to offer.

    My commitment revolves around leading a nourishing life that champions well-being in nature while striving to make a positive impact on the land and the world.

    I invite you to experience life in Dja Dja Warung country. The experience requires that you love being physical and getting things done. Rarely are 2 days the same. And I do my best to play to your strengths, where possible.

    I have 2 tiny homes/spaces. 1 at the top of the hill with a tiny kitchen and bathroom. The other 1 is nestled in the forest, akin to comfortable camping - no electricity. Both spaces provide you with the privacy you need during your downtime.

    I look forward to hearing from you if this experience resonates with you.
    Warmly
    Cindy

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Hausarbeiten
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
    Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Volunteers will be living in an authentic rural setting waking up kangaroos outside their window.

    They will have an opportunity to enjoy stunning views across the forests. They have access to nearby Kyneton, Castlemaine and Bendigo cultural experiences.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    PROJECTS:
    Painting shipping containers
    Organising tools
    Research on the best way to set up a workshop
    Building windbreaks in various ways - to be decided at the time
    Stone walls: I have a stonemason
    Planting trees
    Establishing a nutrient-dense veggie garden (includes building the beds)
    Beautifying along the creekside

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
    Keeping the property fire safe
    Cutting wood
    Odd Jobs: cleaning the windows, clearing the gutters, weeding (usually weeds are burned to avoid chemicals)
    Decluttering the house

    BUSINESS RELATED TASKS (less often if I am in land mode):
    Graphic Design
    Web Design
    Digital declutter
    IT set up
    Thought partnership

    A GOOD FIT:
    I'm looking for mature volunteers who manage their time well, have great follow-through and give energy.

    MEALS:
    I ensure your food preferences are properly catered for. So before arrival (1 week) please send me preferences for breakfast and other important ingredients or snacks you need.

    Apart from the work mentioned above volunteers help prepare their meals. Most volunteers I've hosted love cooking and have enjoyed leading the way with meal prep. It is not my preferred job. But eating healthy is!

    Dinner in particular is communal time. At times it is nice to have your own rhythm regarding breakfast and lunch. But we figure that out day by day as we get to know each other.

    *Time spent cooking meals is not considered part of volunteering.

    My commitment is to make your stay as enjoyable as possible be it silent time or a day trip you might enjoy.

  • Sprachen

    Gesprochene Sprachen
    Englisch: Fließend
    Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse

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    Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
    Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Choice of accommodation, converted shipping container with a stunning view which is near the main house or, a cosy room nestled near the forest with no electricity - I'm looking at various options for solar power - this could be a project in and of itself. But candles seriously add to the experience :)

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    Work hours tend to be flexible given the heat or rain or levels of energy from day to day. For example, in summer it can make sense to work in the early evening when it is cooler or get up early before the heat kicks in. Sometimes we all need a slow morning. Sometimes a project requires a few more hours.

    And if you are keen to do a particular activity we can figure out the best time to get jobs done so you can get space in the afternoon.

    ABOUT ELPHINSTONE: Elphinstone is a small town in the Central Victoria Goldfields region. It has an eclectic mix of locals with a pub and a post office.

    Castlemaine is 15 km away. It is a culturally rich town with artists and environmentally sustainable communities. Permaculture was born in this region!

    Kyneton is 25 km away with its own personality.

    HOW TO GET HERE:
    The closest Train Stations to Elphinstone are Malmsbury (closest but not all trains stop here) Castlemaine (very convenient, all trains stop here) or Kyneton (I don't always go in that direction but all trains stop here).

    All trains leave from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne's CBD.

    The train trip is around 1 and 1/2 hours.

    I pick up my volunteers from Castlemaine or Malmsbury.
    We usually go shopping for food and then head home.
    The best arrival days are from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

    LOCAL TRANSPORT:
    There is a local bus during the week between Elphinstone and Castlemaine.
    Bendigo is 40 minutes away and can be accessed by train as well.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    I understand that some people love to work and travel. I have very good internet coverage here however my wifi does not extend to the tiny home. You are welcome to work from my home, however, if you need to make calls you will need to buy a sim card with data so you can do so from the privacy of your own space. My home is small making it difficult to have 2 people on calls at the same time. Regardless, I am committed to finding a way to support you in any way I can as I know the importance of remote work.

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    I live on 10 acres so there is plenty of room for a camper van or motorhome. But I can't hook you up to electricity unless you are parked closer to the house.

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    eine(n)

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    Arbeitszeiten

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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