Join a busy, active family and share our way of life in Rydalmere, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  We are a young family in Sydney with a dog, young children and a standalone granny flat, looking for some help with our children in exchange for the accommodation.
  We live in Rydalmere in not too western Sydney, near Parramatta, and have epic access to bushwalks, and local infrastructure of the city to enjoy.
  We have 2 twin boys under 1, and a 3 year old boy, and love activity and fun on a daily basis.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Animals

  

  Winter sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Beach

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Staying with us means joining a busy, active Aussie family in Rydalmere, in Sydney’s west, with our three boys and our Kelpie, Roo. You’ll have your own private space in our self-contained granny flat, so there’s a good balance of family life and privacy.
  
  We love sharing the Australian way of life: shared meals, beach trips, bushwalks, camping and weekend adventures, and you’re always welcome to come along. You’ll see everyday Australia away from the tourist version, from local slang to the spots locals actually go. Parramatta CBD is a short bus, tram or ferry ride away, with a diverse food and cultural scene, and the harbour and city are easy day trips.
  
  In return, we love learning about where our guests come from, whether that’s cooking us a meal from home, teaching us a few words of your language, or swapping stories over dinner.
  
  We treat workawayers as part of the household, not as help. Get involved and you’ll fit right in.

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  Help

  Help support our daily lives with our children, including supervision, simple food preparation, washing and cleaning relating to the children, and most of all lots of playing and activities!
  We would need help each morning for a hour or two, and the same in the afternoon where it suits.
  We are happy to negotiate with the right workawayer regarding schedules.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Self-contained granny flat with kitchenette, small living area and ensuite bathroom complete separate to the main house
  
  We provide three meals a day as part of the exchange. Most of the time we eat together as a family, which is where a lot of the cultural exchange happens, swapping stories and trying each other’s cooking. We’re an easy-going household and happy to cater for vegetarians or any dietary needs, just let us know in advance.
  
  Breakfast and lunch are usually relaxed and self-serve, and dinner is the main shared meal. We’d love for you to cook a dish from home now and then, and we’re always keen to learn a new recipe. Your granny flat has its own kitchenette for your days off, and you’re welcome to use the main kitchen with us when we’re all home.

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  What else ...

  Lots of opportunities for park runs, rides. We have a dog who loves running and walking if someone is willing.
  We don't have a TV, love to do activities at all hours, and share most of the things we do with eachother - food, stories and laughs.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have wifi repeater specifically to relay internet to the granny flat.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have streetside parking, and some inside gate if adequate ride clearance (steep driveway).

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Any pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Roo (3 years)

  Roo is a 3 year old kelpie/collie, very fun and energetic. We get her out everyday, lots of park running, balls and play! she is very gentle and patient with the kids. Very affectionate.

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