Real Aussie farm experience with a young well-travelled family in Maryborough, Victoria , Australia

Description

Hi there- Laura and Kev here- Want a true Auzzie adventure? We'd love for you to come and experience life on our small family farm. (Cropping,sheep, a few cows, chickens, farm dog)
We have the luxury of being 10 minutes from town, surrounded by many other lovely country towns and wineries and 2 hours from Melbourne. It’s a busy household with two young girls and Kev also starting a building business. We are both seasoned travelers and love hearing about different cultures, travel stories and learning a bit of the 'lingo'. Help with farm/building and keeping the house/kids under control would be greatly appreciated.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice

Projects involving children

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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

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What's this?

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are situated on a family farm, 10 minutes from the local town (12,000 population). Surrounded by many other beautiful country towns, wineries etc. 2 hours from Melbourne. You can learn about Australian farm life- See kangaroos in the wild. We both have travelled around Australia and overseas so have an understanding of different cultures. Having also lived overseas (Germany), I (Laura) understand what it is like learning a new language and will help you practice your English.

Help

Building/Farm work- Help with keeping the house under control (cleaning,cooking, gardening, shopping) would be greatly appreciated. No fixed schedule- very flexible.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
German: Beginner

Accommodation

Option to be in new caravan or in family home until self contained cabin build completed. (Family home-brand new modern house built by Kev. You will have your own bedroom and bathroom and be sharing the family kitchen.)

What else ...

In your time off you can explore the local area- go to local markets, wineries. Go hiking/bush walking. Catch a train to Melbourne for a city escape.

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week