Homestay with our family near Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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  Description

  We are a family who live in the picturesque, friendly and quiet country town of Strathalbyn - 1 hour from Adelaide, 20 mins from Mt Barker and minutes from Langhorne Creek Wine Region.
  
  Matt and I lead a busy lifestyle working full time and we have two teenagers, 17 and 13 both still in school/studying.
  
  While each of our teenagers are independent, our youngest would benefit from companionship when they get home from school until we get home to avoid too much technology and supporting with homework as required.
  
  Our youngest has a lot of energy and enjoys meeting new people, playing games, riding his bike/scooter, and loves music.
  
  The eldest is an avid artist, is working towards their black belt in Karate, and learning to drive.
  
  The right worker will get to also spend time with us as a family who enjoy board games, dancing, music and movies. Workers will get to learn our Aussie ways including local country football (AFL between March and August/September).
  
  You will have a fair amount of free time while everyone is out of the house at work, school or TAFE with plenty of opportunity to explore Strathalbyn, Fleurieu Peninsula, and Adelaide Hills.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Cycling

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our family provides a real aussie family experience with BBQs in summer and country football between March to August/September.
  
  We can help with speaking and writing English, as well as guiding with places to see and things to do having travelled many parts of Australia while 4WDing (there may even be an opportunity to come with us on a family holiday). We are all open to learning other languages with the youngest learning French at school and having learnt some Indonesian and Japanese.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  The main assistance is with general household tasks (including putting washing on, making beds, and cooking) as well as gardening (we have a front garden and vegetable garden to re-establish).
  
  You will be supporting the youngest after school to avoid too much technology and may be some support with homework as required until we get home from work.
  
  We have lots of skills including automotive, bookkeeping, and administrative skills to share.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own private room in our 4-5 bedroom family home with linen and towels provided, and plenty of room in our driveway for a camper van if needed. Meals and accommodation are free in exchange for supporting our family. Free Wifi.

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  What else ...

  Plenty of free time to explore Langhorne Creek Wine Region, Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide Hills, discovering their charming towns.
  
  Non-smokers only. Excessive alcohol or any drug use will not be tolerated. Driver's Licence preferred but not essential.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: We are fairly busy and may not be able to reply straight away. If you have a date you need to have an answer by, please include this in your message.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  Driveway space available for Campervan

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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