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Hi there!
We are a young active family. Justin and Claire, with our 2 children: now aged 12 and 14.
We live in beautiful Busselton, in South West, Western Australia.
We are sociable and friendly, love meeting new people and finding out about other cultures and experiences. Our visitors can be involved in our meals and activities or be independent spending time freely.
We look forward to meeting you!
Claire and family x
Your guest room:
Our guests stay in tent, with bed, table, linen, towels etc provided. They also enjoy their own private garden room, with fridge, sofa, table, chairs, tv etc in the garden, with electricity - so plenty of space for yourself.
Wifi is available.
Toilet, laundry and shower are available in the house.
Alternatively you can bring your own camp / trailer / camper van set up.
House Tasks
- If you love organising, light cleaning (possibly cooking but not usually) than you are very welcome to help to reorganise our busy home!
- Tutoring in key subjects - are you an experienced teacher or tutor?
Garden Tasks:
We have a large garden, including herbs and vegetables which need ongoing weeding, planting and mowing regularly.
Projects
If you prefer a project, you could help us by:
- Creating new pathways in the garden.
- Paint the patio fencing
- Upgrading our hen enclosure, so that it is fox proof and tidy
* We work from home online - so our guests must be organised, self-motivated and happy to work independently.
* Experience is a bonus
Our area:
We live in beautiful Busselton, in the South West of Western Australia. The beach is a short walk or cycle ride from our home. This is a vibrant beach town. Perfect for guests that want to enjoy the relaxed ocean Australian lifestyle.
We are close to the stunning beaches and national parks of Margaret River and Dunsborough, and a 5 minute cycle ride to the iconic Busselton Jetty. Perth is our nearest major city, approximately 2 hours away.
We can provide information on the local area, travel and things to do.
Travel
Coach travel is available from Perth to Busselton. We can collect from the coach station, or the local Busselton Airport (flights from Perth, Sydney and Melbourne).
Note: public transport is very limited. A car is advisable, or a bike to get around easily.
NOTES:
Food is not included. You are welcome to use the kitchen, BBQ and will have your own fridge. We do usually share some meals together with guests, but are not responsible for organising guest's meals and shopping.
Guests must enjoy the company of young, active, chatty children and a small dog.
Let us know if you have any particular practical skills, for example:-
* Video editing or other digital skills.
* Building / trade skills (carpentry, landscaping, walls, fencing, etc)
* Sport, music or language coaching
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience life in one of the most beautiful areas in Australia.
A short walk to the Geographe Bay and Busselton Jetty, and a short journey to Margaret River and Dunsborough beaches and national parks.
Enjoy local facilities: beach paths, shops, cafes, restaurants, swimming pool, golf, skate parks, surfing, tennis courts and parks.
Bus travel is limited.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteer Exchange
In exchange we ask for 5 hours each day, 4 days a week, carrying out practical tasks around the house and garden.
The rest of the time is your own free time to explore!
We are flexible on times of days and days worked, but prefer an early start to each work day so that we can show you tasks before our work and school day starts.
The majority of tasks needed are physical, practical tasks - so working clothes are advised:-
• Gardening; weeding, planting, mowing etc.
• Projects - fences, hen area, painting etc
• Housekeeping: organising cupboards, cleaning, tidying can be useful
NOTES:
Food is not usually provided
Both parents work from home, so gusts must be able to get on with tasks without supervision.
Please tidy up after your tasks and put items away.
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ PLEASE clean promptly each time you use the sink, shower, cook etc
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Our family love learning Spanish or French. - are you a patient and a well organised tutor?!
Accommodation
Garden tent, with garden room available for chill out area.
With electricity, wifi, beds, kettle, linen.
What else ...
Time off could be camping, surfing, cycling or reading on the beach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fast speed wifi - that you can access at any time.
Space for parking camper vans
We have lots of parking (including undercover if preferred) and electrics. - you can have your own part of the large garden.
Can possibly accept pets
Possibly..
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours each day, 4 days a week
Feedback (6)
Thank you for teaching us french nursery rhymes and your secret dressing, walking our dog and trying so hard to fix the beach bike. We wish you safe and happy onward travels! CJRL XX
Gustavo mainly carried out gardening tasks for us, cutting hedges and seemed to enjoy handling a saw!
We learned about Brazilian life and culture, which was great for us to hear… read more
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Thank you for teaching us french nursery rhymes and your secret dressing, walking our dog and trying so hard to fix the beach bike. We wish you safe and happy onward travels! CJRL XX
Gustavo mainly carried out gardening tasks for us, cutting hedges and seemed to enjoy handling a saw!
We learned about Brazilian life and culture, which was great for us to hear… read more
They mainly painted in our home, refreshing different different rooms. Their work is very neat and tidy.
We enjoyed their company and wish them the very best next experiences on their travels.
XX
They were always aware if we needed anything and if everything was fine. They greatly appreciate the support we provide and were always very grateful. Rudy and Liv are 2 very cheerful and cute children and we really enjoy sharing with them.
We will miss you and hope you can visit us in our country.
I would describe Maya as thoughtful, cheerful, kind and mature beyond her 18 years. She has been a great asset to have around the house, we have enjoyed our pleasant chats and her playing with the children. She… read more
They taught us a great deal about their version of french cooking, something I will never forget!!!! They also brought football into our home while watching France win the world cup together and… read more
What a mistake would have I made if I would have been anywhere else. I am so glad I had the opportunity to stay with this fantastic family for almost a month.
Liv is always cheerful and up to play any game. She is very funny and has an amazing talent for improv and singing.… read more
They often play football with our young son, are very happy to explain French to our children, share in household tasks without being asked and have… read more
I loved the beautiful place and its charming house. Enjoy your company as well as your precious children. They helped me with everything and gave me everything I asked for from a bicycle that I was served with wings to see… read more
He is very interesting, polite, patient with our young children, extremely skilled in music as well as hands on with practical working skills, good humoured and applied himself fully to any task. He enjoyed our traditional whole food meals and shared his music… read more
They were pleasant and up beat, with lovely conversation. Being a young couple they were fairly self sufficient, preferring to make their own meals and enjoy much of their own company, which was new for us and actually super easy as hosts.
Yaron got stuck into practical gardening… read more
We found her very interesting and pleasant to spend time with. She is very good around young children and is particularly excellent with her language teaching and her own commitment to English practice. We found her English skills to be very good and she is determined to continue to improve.
Mapi… read more
