Creative and maintenance tasks in my organic garden in Cooran, Australia

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  Description

  I’m an elder/ grandmother living on my own in Cooran qld a very small village in the Noosa Hinterlands. We are a a community who enjoys music and crafts , there is always something happening in our hall and community garden. I have travelled around Australia in my campervan and backpacked many countries around the world. I lived in timor Leste for over three years as a volunteer, teaching English and sustainable agriculture. I Have extensive involvement with First Nations People and have lived in isolated communities for short stays

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Light maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am an elder living in a small Village with a vibrant community where we have many social gatherings with lots of music and art. There is a general store a few cafes a restaurant and brewery a community garden and lots more. There is a train to Brisbane twice a day and a bus to Noosa.
  I live in the village on an acre of native bush and an orchard, a small veggie garden.
  I have travelled extensively in Australia in my small campervan and backpacking around Europe, India andTurkiye.
  I volunteered in Timor Leste for over 3 years, teaching English in Dili prison and Balibo high school, as well as travel to all outlying towns and villagers. I still visit my “adopted “ family regularly. I enjoy learning about other cultures, their lifestyle and traditional ceremonies, food and dress
  I am a peace and environment campaigner/activist and am involved in many programs , especially our First Nations People

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  Help

  Creative tasks in my organic garden small Maintenance tasks

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Own bedroom shared bathroom with host
  
  I will provide 3 meals a day, mainly vegetarian, taking into account personal dietary requirements eg vegan, gluten free
  I welcome and enjoy my guests sharing the cooking and Especially their own cultural food

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  What else ...

  Visit local beaches rivers and gorges swimming in dams creeks - involved in local community garden project

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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

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