A quaint cottage with a small porch, fairy lights, and simple garden. Steps lead up to the entrance, surrounded by greenery, pink flowers, and large trees.
A lush, green grassy field stretches out, bordered by tall trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. A shed sits on the left.
This kitchen features large windows, wooden floors, white cabinets, a dish rack, appliances, green curtains, and natural light, creating a cozy, lived-in and inviting space.
A lush, green grassy field stretches forward, bordered by tall trees casting shadows. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the open park-like space. Peaceful, serene scene.
This image shows a cozy bedroom with a double bed, bunk beds, a rack, open French doors leading to a bright room with a dresser and fan.
A small dog with grey fur is sniffing a stick on bright green grass, surrounded by bushes, trees, and a lake in the background.
This image shows a bathroom with a cream bathtub, white shower curtain, towel racks with towels, handheld shower head, window, kid’s toy turtle, and toiletries.
The image shows two women posing for a selfie at a stadium, with a large screen and crowd visible in the background, likely during a sporting event.
The image depicts a gray dog with a blue collar lying on a couch with a red, green, and tan patterned fabric. The dog is resting its head on the arm of the couch.

Beachside family welcomes you in Newcastle, Australia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family with 3 teens and 2 dogs & 1 grandparent. We live in the Junction in Newcastle NSW.We have a spare room and can host up to 2 people. Tasks we need help with are: mowing grass , whipper snipper help, garden bed maintenance,dusting and vacuum inside house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Elderly Companionship
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Culture
    Charity work
    Performing arts
    Plant care
    Languages
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Dancing
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can practice English and include you in our daily activities. We can take you to the beach, help you get oriented in Australia & include you in our family activities. We love meeting people from around the world and learning new things. Our kitchen is not halal or kosher but we welcome all visitors.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Laundry, gardening, mopping, chores,Elder companionship involves hanging out with my father when we are also home. This might be watching TV with him or chatting to him. We can either offer a stay without food in return for 12 hours a week help, or 20 hours including food. Most tasks are flexible in terms of when they can be done eg if you want to go the beach in the morning that is encouraged!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a spare room with bunk beds, TV, WiFi. Shared facilities

    We have cereal and toast for breakfast & can include you in our dinner if you would like food provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bus and train are nearby. We can collect you if you arrive outside office hours.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have NBN WiFi available ,with unlimited downloads. It is just a regular household account though.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park in our field.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    HAVOK

    havok is a 10 year old English Staffordshire Terrier

Host ref number: 428371829965

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