A beautiful sunset over the ocean, with a person holding a child’s hand walking towards the water. Birds and sailboats are visible in the distance.
A man and a young child, crouching together, gently feed a kangaroo on green grass, surrounded by trees and a metal fence in the background.
A woman and child sit on the sandy shore, gazing at a serene lake surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky, enjoying nature’s beauty.
A toddler in a raincoat walks alone down a winding, wet path surrounded by lush, green trees and grass, exploring nature on a rainy day.
A young child sits at a small green table outdoors, playing with colorful playdough and various plastic shape cutters, enjoying creative, tactile playtime activities.
A baby sits inside a tent, looking out at a campsite with other tents and trees. Nearby are toys, a water bottle, and a soft ball.
A smiling couple poses for a selfie by the water, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and a partly cloudy sky in the scenic background.
A young child walks across a vast green field toward a soccer ball, under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees and open space, evoking peaceful solitude.
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Join our small family and practise Italian and English in the town near Sydney, Ausralia

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    We are an Italian- Australian family of three (me, my husband and our 17 month old son ).
    We live in a lovely country town south west of Sydney (the city is about 50 km - 1 hour 10 minutes by train).
    Katoomba is only 1 hour 15 minutes away (by car) and the beautiful beach of Wollongong is an easy 50 minutes drive.
    A 20 minute walk will take you to the heart of the town centre where you will find lots of bars, restaurants and shops.
    Nice walks nearby and less than 15 minutes drive to the beautiful Mount Annan Botanic Gardens.
    If you have a vehicle this will be quicker and easier but if you don't, don't worry, the bus stop is 100 metres from our house and you can easily reach the closest train station ( Campbelltown ) and the two main shopping centres.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Self development
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Before settling here in Australia with my husband and baby I was a traveler myself, backpacking around Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Europe. I met so many amazing people along the way and always told myself that one day I would return the hospitality I was lucky enough to receive while traveling. I would love to continue meeting people from around the world and sharing chats and travel stories.
    Italian & English are the languages talked in our home so if you are looking to learn / improve your vocabulary this is the right place for practice.
    My husband work 5am-3 pm and I’m around mostly of the day as I take care of our son , take him to activities & sport.
    We love the outdoor so you are more than welcome to join us for walks when free .
    If you love food, with us you will learn to make a delicious pizza , traditional tiramisu and the perfect Aussie bbq !

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a single person to help manly around the house ( cleaning , cooking , washing , gardening ) .
    You must love be around kids as we have one and he is full on . We may ask you some help to entertain our son while we are getting stuff done around .
    (note: you won't be left by yourself with him so don't worry if you don’t have much experience) .
    Your main task will be cleaning and gardening .
    We do have a schedule so you will know and will be able to organise yourself from day 1 . We would like for you to enjoy the area as much as possible so please just talk to us about your plan and we can be flexible with the timing of your hours.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own cozy room with a super comfy double bed .
    You will share the main bathroom with us .
    We provide sheets for bedding but you will need your own towels .

    We will provide food for you to prepare your own brekky / lunch.
    We gonna cook dinner most days so we would like you to join us for that meal.
    Sometimes we might have commitments though so in that case you will have to cook for yourself ( food provided) .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Closest train station: Campbelltown & Macarthur station .

    15 min drive from the largest botanic garden in Australia.
    Less than 30 min drive from the stunning Burragorang lookout.
    50 km from the city of Sydney.
    1.15 min drive to Katoomba.
    2 h drive to one of the most beautiful beaches in NSW : Jervis Bay.

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    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?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A beautiful sunset over the ocean, with a person holding a child’s hand walking towards the water. Birds and sailboats are visible in the distance.
A man and a young child, crouching together, gently feed a kangaroo on green grass, surrounded by trees and a metal fence in the background.
A woman and child sit on the sandy shore, gazing at a serene lake surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky, enjoying nature’s beauty.
A toddler in a raincoat walks alone down a winding, wet path surrounded by lush, green trees and grass, exploring nature on a rainy day.
A young child sits at a small green table outdoors, playing with colorful playdough and various plastic shape cutters, enjoying creative, tactile playtime activities.
A baby sits inside a tent, looking out at a campsite with other tents and trees. Nearby are toys, a water bottle, and a soft ball.
A smiling couple poses for a selfie by the water, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and a partly cloudy sky in the scenic background.
A young child walks across a vast green field toward a soccer ball, under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees and open space, evoking peaceful solitude.
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Two people sit at a table, shaping and cutting dough to make homemade pasta. Various pieces of dough are spread out on boards and trays.
A young child, held by an adult, reaches out to touch a curious horse over a fence on a sunny day, with trees and mountains behind.
A young child observes a kangaroo in a natural, grassy forest clearing. Tall trees surround the scene, creating a peaceful, wild Australian bush environment.
A hiker with a backpack walks up stone steps through a lush, green forest. Overhead, a mossy rock ledge creates a natural, shaded canopy.
This image shows a simple bedroom with white walls, a bed covered by a colorful patchwork quilt, floral pillows, carpeted floor, and windows with white shutters.

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