Create a garden among the tree tops in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

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  Description

  Hi there! I live in a lovely modest home amongst the trees between Brisbane and Ipswich, with my dog. I have 3 adult kids have all left home but come and go from time to time. There are lots of birds and wildlife, bushland and kangaroos and wallabies around my neighbourhood. I have an independent granny flat under my house with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living room. There is an exclusive outdoor area and a shared laundry.
  
  I live on 800m2 of land, which needs lots of tidying up, weeding and trimming on an ongoing basis. I am also planning on doing some gradual planting and landscaping. I work 4 days per week and there are always lots of jobs to do at my house, particularly gardening, laundry, and walking and playing with the dogs.
  
  I work in the city on Mondays and Wednesdays and work at home on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I enjoy swimming and going to the gym.
  
  I have 2 very friendly dogs, a pug poodle pooch called Shredder and a black pug called Bean. They both love company and spending time with guests.
  
  The house is 25 km from Brisbane and about 20km from Ipswich. There is a train line 5 minutes away and public transport can get you to the train line. Trains to the city are only 50c each way. You will need to have your own transport to do this workaway comfortably so you can get out and about.
  
  I would let guests make their own plans about looking around Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and seeing the sights.
  
  My backgournd is a mix of Malaysian Chinese and English but I am really an Aussie, born and bred here. I only speak English and of course happy to practice English with you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will meet me and my adult daughter and my neighbours. This work away will be suitable if you are fairly independent and happy to get around by yourself and see the sights during the week.
  I look forward to learning about other cultures, and sharing the Aussie bush with you around my house.

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  Help

  The projects I need done are:
  
  1. Weeding and trimming front and back gardens.
  
  2. Digging a trench.
  
  3. Painting a fence and retaining walls
  
  4. Plant small shrubs and trees and bamboo and spread mulch
  
  5. Dog and house sitting
  
  7. House cleaning and laundry.
  
  So if you are fit and strong and have some handypeerson skills, then you will be perfect for the job.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  2- bedroom fully self contained flat.
  1 bedroom has a standard single bed.
  1 bedroom has a queen size bed.
  Kitchen, bathroom and living room.
  Separate entry from the main house.
  Shared laundry
  Outside area.
  I can provide a fully equipped kitchen but guests will be expected to provide their own food. You will need to have your own transport.

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  What else ...

  I can host families but only up to 2 adults and one child.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Geyzer

  Beautiful friendly budgie.

  

  Bean (2 years)

  A ridiculous black pug.

  

  Shredder (6 years)

  Cute little pug poodle cross. He loves everyone and will want to play and chase the ball until he is exhausted!

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