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Description
We are a family of four; Melinda. Pete, Sienna and Snickers ( our indoor cat). We are living in one of the most picturesque places on the south coast of Western Australia.
We love nature, bushwalking, sunny days at the beach and staying fit.
We live in a suburban home a couple of kms from the beach that we are slowly renovating (both the house and garden).
Our home includes an additional unit in which another couple, Cas and Mia, live with their dog Effie.
We have almost completed an additional dwelling in an old shed at the rear.
Jobs we'd love help with include building labour (paint, lift, cut, nail.....) and/or help around the home (meals, washing, gardening).
We are a busy, active family. We eat a fair portion of our meals from the garden, we eat a mix of vegetarian and meat meals. We can definitely cater for food restrictions, but may need help with specific cooking needs.
Pete swims at the beach most days, year round. He is an avid water baby, e.g. swim, snorkel, dive, kayak, boat, fish....
Melinda loves garden projects and renovating.
Sienna is in Year 3 and is currently being homeschooled. She loves to sing, dance, be creative, and have a chat.
Snickers likes at least one supervised walk each day.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
When we are not at work or doing projects around the house we are out and about in nature... at the beach, bushwalking or alternatively catching up with family and friends. We'd love you to fit in with our easy going Aussie lifestyle.
Projects involving children
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Help
We'd love help in our shed project from February 2026. The project will include painting, inventing, installing, tiling, erecting. Also help in the garden and around the home.
Our daughter would love you to play, do art, read and write, sing, dance, visit our local reserves and climb rocks and explore.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We would love to learn some phrases from your language. Melinda has dabbled with German and Spanish. Sienna needs to learn a language as part of her schooling.
Accommodation
We can host you in a spare bedroom, sharing our toilet and shower. There is a double bed and a single bed. There is also a double bed in another room which maybe available occasionally. We will share meals in the main part of the house. We have a indoor cat who gets walks in the garden every day. He will want to sleep with you if you leave the door of your room open so be prepared!
What else ...
We are a half hour walk from the city centre and similar distance to the beach. I have one bike that can be borrowed. Albany is hilly and electric bikes are very popular ;-)
There are so many things to do here. Hiking in local reserves. Mountain biking, Amazing beaches. Whale tours. Cultural tours. Wineries. Bars. Restaurants. Music and the Arts. There is a university in town which attracts local and international students. A great library and bookstore. There are multiple arts and music festivals, car rallies, mountain biking and other events in town throughout the year.
We are generally low key, spending time at home or in nature or with close friends and family.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a study space in the lounge room. Wifi internet is available. You are welcome to share this area when it is free. Melinda is on extended leave at the moment and will be home-schooling Sienna most days.
Space for parking camper vans
Our driveway is flat and can accommodate a camper or motorhome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Snickers
Affectionate indoor moggy
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We had to organize some things, which was never a problem because the working hours were really flexible. Melinda was very supportive and helped us a lot along the… read more
Would definitely recommend them for hosting.
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We had to organize some things, which was never a problem because the working hours were really flexible. Melinda was very supportive and helped us a lot along the… read more
Would definitely recommend them for hosting.
