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26 Feb 2025
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Description
My husband and I live on a farm. We have 2 lovely twin 12-year-old daughters and a 9 year old son.
We manage a sheep farm. I am a swimming instructor and beauty therapist and also manage a Cafe on our farm, my husband is a sheep shearer and farmer. We grow our own organic veggies. We live 300 acres with 2 fresh water lagoons that you can kayak on, we have a sheepdog, chickens we also have plenty of wildlife ie Wallabys, possums, and Kangaroos. We need help in many areas depending on your skills. We would prefer someone who loves children, someone happy to help out around the house loves to cook, and clean and enjoys the outdoors.
Lots to do and see on kangaroo island
Having your own car on the island helps you to see so much.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning English and see how an Aussie family live and work on a farm.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteers work for 4 - 5 hours a day for their food and board and the rest of the time you are free to do whatever you like. Work is varied, depending on skills, but feeding the animals, collecting eggs, helping in the vegge garden helping with the kids, housework and whatever we are doing at the time you come to stay.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Living with us a a family in your own room and you go where-ever we go you come with us as as long as you want to.
What else ...
So much to see on beautiful Kangaroo island having your own vehicle would make life very easy for you but you can go on bus tours. We live 20 minutes from the main town on 300 acres with 2 fresh water lagoons lots of birds and wildlife. If you have a telstra phone and wifi you will have internet access
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Load of space for motor homes and camper vans
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 352498752119
Feedback (21)
25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel) for host
Mel is a fantastic host, she really took the time to help us explore the island during our week's stay. The family are really welcoming and Nate particularly loved learning to shear sheep with Justin. It was amazing to see wildlife close to the farm. Thanks again for having us :)
19 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel)
Laura and Nathaniel were absolutely amazing! No task was too difficult for them, and they genuinely enjoyed helping in any way they could. If you’re lucky enough to have them stay, you definitely won’t be disappointed!”
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Haruka)
Haruka was a huge help in getting my house clean and back in order after some time without work. She got along wonderfully with the kids, and we loved having her as part of our family. She’s very neat and tidy, and her presence was truly appreciated."
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Uli) for host
I had wonderful two weeks with Mel and her family.
Despite their busy schedule, they showed me around and ensured my well-being. I enjoyed fishing on the weekend and exploring the island with Mel's uncle.
The mornings I spent helping out around the house, followed by assisting at the ridge in various tasks like working in the shop, café, or… read more
Despite their busy schedule, they showed me around and ensured my well-being. I enjoyed fishing on the weekend and exploring the island with Mel's uncle.
The mornings I spent helping out around the house, followed by assisting at the ridge in various tasks like working in the shop, café, or… read more
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25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel) for host
Mel is a fantastic host, she really took the time to help us explore the island during our week's stay. The family are really welcoming and Nate particularly loved learning to shear sheep with Justin. It was amazing to see wildlife close to the farm. Thanks again for having us :)
19 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel)
Laura and Nathaniel were absolutely amazing! No task was too difficult for them, and they genuinely enjoyed helping in any way they could. If you’re lucky enough to have them stay, you definitely won’t be disappointed!”
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Haruka)
Haruka was a huge help in getting my house clean and back in order after some time without work. She got along wonderfully with the kids, and we loved having her as part of our family. She’s very neat and tidy, and her presence was truly appreciated."
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Uli) for host
I had wonderful two weeks with Mel and her family.
Despite their busy schedule, they showed me around and ensured my well-being. I enjoyed fishing on the weekend and exploring the island with Mel's uncle.
The mornings I spent helping out around the house, followed by assisting at the ridge in various tasks like working in the shop, café, or… read more
Despite their busy schedule, they showed me around and ensured my well-being. I enjoyed fishing on the weekend and exploring the island with Mel's uncle.
The mornings I spent helping out around the house, followed by assisting at the ridge in various tasks like working in the shop, café, or… read more
7 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
Wonderful stay with the family!
They made me feel at home, the kids are very nice and funny.
I didn't stay there for a long time because I had to leave for a job, I would have stay more If I could.
Thanks for everything :)
They made me feel at home, the kids are very nice and funny.
I didn't stay there for a long time because I had to leave for a job, I would have stay more If I could.
Thanks for everything :)
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika for a 19 year old
She is amazing fitted in to our family lifestyle
help more then She needed and just loved being around the kids and helping me out it was more like having a younger sister Around our whole family loved having annika help and we wish her all the best in her travels and hope
To have her back one day ! You want be… read more
She is amazing fitted in to our family lifestyle
help more then She needed and just loved being around the kids and helping me out it was more like having a younger sister Around our whole family loved having annika help and we wish her all the best in her travels and hope
To have her back one day ! You want be… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
Mel and her family were my first workaway experience and I'm really glad, I decided to stay with them for four weeks. I felt comfortable from the very first moment. It's incredible how open-minded the kids are, they are so adorable and always full of energy! Mel is a really good host and they all made be feel like being a part of the family. They… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alia) for host
We spent one week with Mel and her family - it was our first workaway experience and they took us really last minute, so thanks a lot for that!! Our hosts Mel and Justin are really nice and welcoming, the kids Artie, Aleeya and Bonita are such characters and really lively, clever and full of energy. We had our own cosy room in the house and… read more
16 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sina) for host
We spent one week with Mel and her family.
It was the first workaway experience for us and we have to say that Mel is such a lovely and caring person. She showed us some beautiful places and welcomed us in her home. With three kids there was much work to do like general maintenance and looking after the kids.
Nevertheless we had a great time,… read more
It was the first workaway experience for us and we have to say that Mel is such a lovely and caring person. She showed us some beautiful places and welcomed us in her home. With three kids there was much work to do like general maintenance and looking after the kids.
Nevertheless we had a great time,… read more
25 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
Staying with this lovely family has been a super last minute decision which is why we even more appreciate how kind and welcoming Mel was to us. Despite her busy schedule, she always made sure we were well taken care of and provided us with great tips on places to visit on the island during our free time. Working hours were absolutely reasonable… read more
28 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Olaya) for host
It was my first experience with work away and it could not be better. Melissa and Justin have a very nice big home. Although by the time i was there it was a bit cold, they kept the house warm. The room is huge and the bed is really comfortable. I loved their kids. They make you feel your are important for them and part of the family. I could see… read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
Thank you so much for the amazing week at your place. The kids are super cute and I loved staying with your family! Best workaway so far, hope I will come back one day!!
10 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
A short week with Lisa but her help was great in side and out side of house have her back anytime
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anais) for host
Thanks you very much for hosting us during one week. Mel make you feel really confortable and i enjoyed spending time with the kids, who are very cute and full of energy. Thanks a lot for all your good advices to help us discovering the island during our free time. Anais :)
10 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anais)
Would have anasi any time very easy to get along with and great help around the house and with kids only stay a week but achieve lots on the week
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
Melissa and her kids are the best! Her kids are very sweet and embrace you as part of their family. It was great to get some off time to explore kangaroo island and get Mel and Justin’s recommendations. Her mom bev also is sweet and has kangaroos at her distillery :) would recommend this workaway experience!
11 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is amazing with kids and no job was ever to hard we all loved having Lisa join in with our family
(Excellent)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kirsty & Antoine) for host
We had a great time on KI thanks to Mel and Justin that made us feel like home. It was a lot of fun to hang out with their 3 adorable children as well.
The house is ideally situated 15mins from the biggest town on KI, Kingscote. This is a great spot to discover the whole island. Mel spent some time giving us some excellent advises on where to… read more
The house is ideally situated 15mins from the biggest town on KI, Kingscote. This is a great spot to discover the whole island. Mel spent some time giving us some excellent advises on where to… read more
27 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Thank you so much for four amazing weeks. I had a great stay and it felt like home. The kids are adorable and easy going and Mel took me always with her to see different places and to meet new people to hang out with whom I call friends now.
27 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucy was bright bubbly younger ladie always egar to learn we all enjoy her company in our family and she was great with our kids she helped me out at my busy time of work and was truly amazing can’t thank her enough for the extra work she put in with the family and helping me out
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lee)
Having lee in our house hold was an Amazing help for me and my family no job was to big and she always ask if I needed any help with anything, even if she had already helped out lots on the day, lee was very loving and caring to our kids and they loved having her around she handle 3 young kids by her self like it was a breeze!!!
we also loved lee… read more
we also loved lee… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lee) for host
Mel is an amazing mom and a joy to be around! She helped train me to be a great babysitter (I literally had not spent any time babysitting before this Workaway experience)! She made sure I got to see the island, have whatever food I wanted in the house, and even was able to help me borrow a car for my last week, allowing me to travel around this… read more
13 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa )
Lisa was very loving towards the kids which helped me out a lot as the kids didn’t mind hanging out with Lisa while I worked she always asked if there was anything she could do to help!! very easy to talk to.
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lisa ) for host
We stayed only 2 weeks with Mel, Justin and the kids and it was beautiful. The kids are so lovely and like to play a lot. Thanks for showing us around the island and spending time with us.
6 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I stayed with Mel and Justin for a month, and it was not nearly long enough!! They were so kind and easy going. They cook GREAT food and made me feel like part of the family! The kids are absolutely amazing to be around, I already miss them so much. This is the best workaway I've done, I wish I could leave more than four smiley faces!!
5 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Over the past month I have had the pleasure of knowing this lovely young lady, Hannah Yeasley has worked hard at every task that has been set for her, feeding poultry Loads of house cleaning picking fruit, keeping my house in order.
Hannah has a kind and caring nature that shines through in her work, she has a great ability to think ahead and… read more
Hannah has a kind and caring nature that shines through in her work, she has a great ability to think ahead and… read more
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carol)
Carol no job was to hard I felt I could leave the kids with her and she would handle it as if they where her own and they really enjoyed being around carol from looking after 3 kids, cleaning, painting and what a great Gardner she is wish I had her for a few more week we achieved a lot while she was staying with us didn't need to ask for her help… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carol) for host
An unforgettable experience. I was treated as part of the family. Artie is a 7 month old gem. Aleeya and Bonita are 3 and a joy to be around. Mel trusted me completely and I felt at times as though the kids were my own. Both Mel and Justin are very busy so the work varied from gardening to painting to childcare depending on their schedule and… read more
15 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Marcel)
(Good)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Marcel) for host
We spend two weeks with this familie. The twins are very lovely easy going kids, we spend lots of time with them and enjoyed it.
Melissa is a very busy women, it was unfortunately not possible to spend some free time together.
Was maybe a really busy time for her.
We met her parents at the eucalyptus destellerie, it was a fantastic time,… read more
Melissa is a very busy women, it was unfortunately not possible to spend some free time together.
Was maybe a really busy time for her.
We met her parents at the eucalyptus destellerie, it was a fantastic time,… read more
16 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia)
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia) for host
We stayed at this wonderful place for 2 Weeks and are really happy to met Mel, Justin and the lovely twins Bonita and Aleeya. It was a fantastic time and we are very thankful for showing us so many beautiful places on Kangaroo Island. We hope you are happy with your new painted walls.
16 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my 9 days with this lovely family - Mel, Justin, Aleeya & Bonita. They were so kind and friendly and made me feel so at home during my time with them. The work was interesting and varied, but I particularly enjoyed the gardening - picking those strawberry beds every day was a real pleasure. I had plenty of free time and… read more
