Live alongside the kangaroos and learn to care for them in Central Victoria, Australia

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  Description

  I run a kangaroo shelter, hospital and on site vet clinic for wildlife. Set on 60 acres of native bushland it is home to many species of native animals.
  I have a team of volunteers that live locally and enjoy getting to know people from overseas also.
  I am in my 50's and love caring for our beloved kangaroos. From the fully grown adults to the little joeys. I'm vegan, swear too much and rarely leave the property. I think I have associated with my captors :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Charity work

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals

  

  Nature
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I worked in cultural exchange for 20 years and hosted many exchange students during that time. I've found the best experience was when we all relaxed and acted and spoke normally.I like to tease a little but expect some back

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  Help

  There is a lot of cleaning of yards, washing and filling food tubs. Bottles need to be given to the joeys and food put out for the wildlings that visit.
  You'll be working with another volunteer each shift unless they have a day off. Sometimes you'll work alone, other times with another helper.I'll teach you as much as I can about kangaroos

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  There is a bedroom in the main house with a double bed and a bathroom next to it.
  WiFi available
  I'll provide basic breakfast and lunch but I'll ask that you prepare dinner whilst I do nighty chores. This is however open to discussion.
  I'll do a grocery shop each week with different foods that can be utilised

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  What else ...

  My permanent volunteer team have always been happy to drop off visitors and collect from town or the train station.
  I do not allow children or domestic pets on the property as our patients can be suffering from trauma.
  No smoking
  No red meat

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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?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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