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Description
We are a couple in our 50's with two adult children, Anna 27 is currently living at home, Harry 24 is in the army and is currently in NSW training to be a helicopter mechanic. Kate is a registered nurse and works at a girls' boarding school in Toowoomba, Simon is a draftsman and also travels to Toowoomba to work as well as being the local fire station captain.
Kate was born in the UK but has lived in Australia since she was a child, she enjoys cooking and hospitality, bakes her own sourdough bread and loves to entertain. Anna is also a great cook, keen gardener and works in Toowoomba as a medical receptionist.
We love a wine and a chat and have travelled ourselves so take an interest in other cultures.
We have two dogs, Lucky is a 7yo black Labrador, Lottie is a 9month old mini schnauzer. We have 9 chickens so there is always plenty of fresh eggs to be had.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
. We enjoy being around young people and have lots of friends locally with young adult children so you would have an active social life with us and get to meet aussies and immerse yourself in our culture. We are in a rural farming community, there are fields of sunflowers in summer and wheat in winter, it's quiet and peaceful.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We live in a lovely old home in a small town in country Queensland. We would love someone to help out with household tasks and gardening, we are often taking on renovation projects in our home so, if you have skills or interests in that area that would be welcome.
Accommodation
Granny flat style accomodation, away from the main house with a queen bed and your own bathroom, there is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle, sandwich press and hotplate. Would suit a single or couple.
What else ...
We are 2 hours from Brisbane, 3 hours from the Gold Coast, 50 mins from Toowoomba - there isn't much public transport so you would need a vehicle. There are national parks within an hours drive with beautiful hikes and camping areas, the Granite belt wine region is less than 2 hours away. Our little town has a 25 metre pool, tennis courts, 3 pubs (walking distance) and some cafe's. Nobby is 5 mins away and is a historical area with an iconic hotel.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
