Multicultural Swedish and Aussie family in Newcastle, Australia

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  Description

  Help with home projects – large house with pool near Newcastle
  
  We’re a friendly Swedish–Australian family living just outside Newcastle in a large home with a pool, and we’re looking for a WorkAwayer to join us for a couple of weeks in March to help with some house and outdoor projects.
  
  We have three young kids (a 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin boys). Our new au pair will be starting in April, so during March we’d mainly love help with house projects and general help around the home, with some occasional cooking and light help with the kids in the morning when things are a bit busy.
  
  At the moment, we’re refurbishing our downstairs room and would really appreciate help with things like painting, laying floorboards, and general DIY tasks.
  
  We also have a few outdoor projects, including an area where we’ve dug a drainage ditch that now needs to be filled with rocks and tidied up so we can make the outdoor space usable again. There may also be some gardening, deck maintenance, and general help around the house.
  
  You don’t need construction experience, but it would be great if you have a good understanding of basic renovations, are practical and good with your hands, and feel comfortable using simple power tools. All work will be clearly explained and guided, so the most important thing is a positive attitude and willingness to help.
  
  We’re a social, active and welcoming family who love spending time outdoors — going to the beach, going on bush walks, or swimming in the pool with the kids.
  
  In exchange, we offer:
  - Your own private bedroom and bathroom
  - All meals and drinks (alcohol within reason)
  - A relaxed and friendly home environment
  
  We ask for 20 hours of help per week, typically 4 hours per day across 5 days, with flexibility depending on the projects.
  
  If you enjoy practical projects, being outdoors, and staying with a busy and welcoming family, we’d love to hear from you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a multicultural family, Swedish and Australian, with a Swedish au pair who is 21 years old.
  
  We’re social and often have friends and family over for visits and meals.
  
  We go to the beach, the park and are quite outdoorsy, so happy to show you around the area. We have push bikes you’re welcome to use and often we dog sit for family and friends, so there’s opportunities to take the dog our for a walk.

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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

  - Help with home renovation projects (painting, laying floorboards, general DIY tasks)
  - Assist with outdoor projects, including filling a drainage ditch with rocks and improving the outdoor area
  - Light gardening and general property maintenance
  - Occasional cooking for the family
  - Occasional morning help with the kids when things are busy
  
  No construction experience required, but helpful if you are practical and comfortable using basic power tools
  
  All work will be clearly explained and guided

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Swedish: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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

  - Private room with a bathroom, toilet and shower (shared with the kids only).
  - Large beautiful pool, balcony, pool table, 2 living rooms.

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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

  Street parking

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Adi

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