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Join our family for a unique cultural experience in Gillen, Australia

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Myself and son 3 year old live in Alice Springs. Looking for help around the house and garden. We have just bought a caravan to renovate.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Culture
    Events & social
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Carpentry
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange can include improving your english and sharing of life experiences. We are a social family and will have opportunities go on activities such as a dinners in nature and camping

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    -Gardening including weeding, landscaping, mulching and small house projects (painting, cleaning)
    -Caravan renovation

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The room has a queen bed and walldrobe. There is a seperate toilet for your use. The house is small and noise can travel.

    Food will be provided by the host which will include breakfast, lunch and dinner. We eat everything too.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We can lend you a bike to ride into town (10mins), great cafes, galleries and walking tracks

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 148416234798

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The image depicts a child playing in a backyard with a trampoline, surrounded by trees and houses in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a vast desert landscape with sparse vegetation, rugged terrain, and distant hills under a clear sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a single bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a window, featuring a floral-patterned bedspread and a white desk in the foreground.
The image depicts a covered patio area with a wooden table and chairs, a floral sofa, and a garden in the background, featuring a white roof and a concrete floor.
The image depicts a bathroom with white subway tiles, a glass shower door, and a toilet, featuring a window above the toilet and a patterned floor.
The image depicts a kitchen with white walls and cabinets, a wooden island, and a tiled floor, featuring a doorway to the outside and various appliances and utensils.

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