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

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  Description

  Hi there — Laura and Kev here!
  
  Want a true Aussie farm adventure? We’d love to welcome you to our small family farm and give you a real taste of country life in Australia. We run a mixed farm with cropping, sheep and some farm pets including (chickens, puppy, cats and bunny), and no two days are ever quite the same around here.
  
  We’re lucky to live just 10 minutes from town, surrounded by beautiful country towns, wineries and great weekend spots, while still only being around 2 hours from Melbourne.
  
  Our home is busy, fun and full of life with three young girls, the farm, a glamping retreat and a building business all keeping us on our toes. We’re both seasoned travellers ourselves and genuinely enjoy meeting people from different cultures, sharing stories, hearing travel adventures and learning a bit of new “lingo” along the way.
  
  
  You’ll have your own private self-contained cabin to relax in after work, with plenty of space and privacy.
  
  We’d love someone who is easygoing, practical, great with kids, happy to pitch in and keen to experience real Australian family and farm life

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Pets

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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.

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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

  We’re mainly looking for help with:
  • tidying outdoor areas and gardens
  • animal feeding and general farm jobs
  • light household help
  • food prep and helping keep the household running smoothly
  
  - tidying outdoor areas and gardens
  -animal feeding and general farm jobs
  -light household help
  - food prep and helping keep the household running smoothly , would be greatly appreciated. No fixed schedule- very flexible.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I learnt a bit of German and French at school- thought that was a long time ago!
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  Accommodation

  In new one bedroom self contained cabin with bathroom and kitchenette.

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  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.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Maddie

  Chickens

  Milo- Rabbit

  Teddy

  Honey

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