Help create a self sufficient off grid lifestyle on 100 acres in Shark Creek, Australia

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  Update MERRY MICKMAS If looking for a place to celebrate the festive season, having morning surf then back to enjoy the bush with prawns and beers
  
  Hi there Mick here from Shark Creek.in the beautiful Clarence Valley, where over 50% of the shire is Nat. Park or nature reserves, from beaches, rivers( Clarence river -the biggest on east coast of Aust)
  I am a single never married still looking lol, retired 50s Aussie on an 100 acre off grid paradise. Home amongst the gumtrees. I am creating a self sufficient lifestyle based on permaculture , organic and reduce, reuse and recycle principles.
  Easy going and love music especially sitting around the bush tv / fire,
  Casual easy going with an emphasis on smiles, laughs and enjoyment . It is a lifestyle not a job.
  I have been involved with Wwoofers for 34 years since starting the first Nimbin backpacker eco-tours from Byron bay in 1990. I left Byron “PAY “Bay 8 years ago as it is too busy, exspensive thesedays. Clarence valley has more natural wonders, friendlier people and less traffic and rivers and better beaches ie Sandon River
  I need help with , gardens ,building, maintenance and care of my pets-3 dogs, 2 sheep and chickens atm. Very casual work program I am in my last quarter setting up the last chapter.
  I am creating a sanctuary for similar minded environmental conscious people who can help me create my vision for a self substaining , small happy little family of nature conscious free spirited, open minded crew.
  Life is to be lived, enjoyed and by supplying my own needs like water, solar power, food etc I become less reliant on external sources- self sufficient equal less control/reliance by others.
  
  There is wildlife like the rare and threatened coastal Emu, kangaroos, Goannas, Kookaburras, Brolgas and more all around and great local trails to explore. Mountain biking or hiking
  30 minutes to the beaches of Yamba and Broomshead ,I am situated in a great location.
  Can teach you to surf, fish
  I have a BSc Environmental Science so can teach you about Mother Earth our home that needs more respect and am doing my bit to improve my environment.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Work away is a two way street. You help me and I help you both culturally and socially.
  I can teach you surfing, fishing etc on days off at my secret spots to name a few activities we can do together and laugh.
  I love nature and the outdoors and have kayaks, boat, surfboards, bikes to enjoy the great outdoors with

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  Help

  So I need help on building my paradise like gardening, building, growing food ie veggies , bush tucker and maintenance on buildings and tools. Animal care as I have 3 brother puppies, 2 sheep and chickens to be cared for too
  I am also am involved on many conservation projects like the rare and threatened coastal Emu protection group, Cane Toad eradication, Ozfish and local landcare projects.
  I generally work with crew.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Language is not an issue but I only speak Aussie English lol
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  Accommodation

  I have well appointed dongas with single and double beds and several caravans. Also a few camp sites with facilities are available too
  Depending on amount of work being undertaken but I provide most food with all cooking together

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  What else ...

  Will take you surfing, fishing, boating, exploring and more out door activities
  Life is to be lived
  Work to live NOT Live to work
  If you have transport I can point you to the jewels that abound in the beautiful Clarence Valley

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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

  Very flexible and casual for happy adventurous souls

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  Space for parking camper vans

  2wd access

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs on leash maybe

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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