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Description
We are a small family of 3 living on the Central Coast with our super-friendly (large) dog and array of native birdlife, we have a daughter who is 6, just starting school and loves all things art! My husband and I both work part-time hours (Bryden works from his home office) and I (Jana) work as an artist & picture-framer (for a local company), and have a small art therapy and counselling clinic. We love our instruments/music, art, gardening, community and family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have Polynesian/Maori/Tongan/NZ/AU backgrounds we both born and have lived in Australia most our lives. I have only lived on the east-coast so my experience of Australia largely revolves around bushwalking, beaches, fishing and BBQs with friends/family. I know when I have travelled overseas we have enjoyed simply making friends and having conversations about different passions, views and ways of life, this is the most valuable thing we like to offer also. I am also part of a great local artist community, so if you want to see exhibitions, do workshops or anything art related I can definitely help you find some cool stuff to do.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We require help with projects around the home, mostly DIY projects we haven't had much time or confidence to complete. This could be; establishing gardens, tree-lopping, house painting/plastering, handyman work, all the bits and pieces that come with owning a large home and land filled with potential. We welcome any meaningful contribution you may bring and can discuss other options also. If by any chance you play the cello, please teach us! :)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Maori
Accommodation
Our house is two-storey, with the lower level offering a studio style granny-flat.
Open Plan studio
- kitchenette
- bathroom
- undercover balcony with access to backyard/pool
- Wifi
- Double bed
- TV
- Airconditioning
- shared Laundry
- shared home-gym (weights, arc trainer)
- Shared pool & yard
The backyard is almost an acre surrounded by bush reserve. We have a large pool, fire pit, and cabana/gazebo with outdoor entertaining areas.
What else ...
We live on the Central Coast of New South Wales
- 1 hr drive to Sydney, Northern Beaches and Newcastle.
- 5 mins to water-front, train station with buses are a short walk from home.
- Beautiful neighbourhood bush walks, including rainforest, caves, creeks and dams with native flora & fauna (wallabies, lyrebirds, various Australian flowers etc)
- 20-30 minutes to some of the best beaches and night-life on the coast.
- Strickland Rainforest and Narara Eco-village a short walk away.
- There are also plenty of fun holiday activities within 20 minutes of the house. Including, the Australian Reptile Park, Glenworth Valley Adventures, Walkabout Wild-life Park, Amazement Park, Treetops, Ferry and fishing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
wifi available, office/art therapy clinic is also available to use by arrangement.
Space for parking camper vans
Access to secure Campervan/Motorhome parking is via small grass paddock.
Can possibly accept pets
Friendly dogs allowed (no biters or constant barkers)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
