Help with general maintenance, landscaping, simple renovations and light housework in the bush, Queensland, Australia

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  Description

  Share our private 10 acres of eucalyptus bush and rainforest. We are a small family living in between the Sunshine Coast beaches and the beautiful hinterland. A short drive to world famous Noosa Beach or Eumundi Markets and plenty of walking/biking trails nearby.
  
  I need help with general maintenance, landscaping, bushfire prevention (bush clearing), animal care (pets & orphaned native wildlife) and general housework.
  
  We are environmentally friendly and off grid (rainwater tanks, solar power, chemical free pool, organic veggie gardens & fruit trees, make compost, big on recycling and low impact on the Earth). We are looking for workaways with the same values and respect for Mother Earth.
  
  Use our open plan home and all our facilities as your own, as well as the privacy of your own accomodation (tidy caravan close to the house with large bed, kitchen, lounge). Transport to Noosa and around provided as needed.
  
  We have 2 friendly dogs, 2 cats and native wildlife. My two lovely teenage (18&19) boys come and go between here and their dad's place, and my elderly mum lives on the property in her tiny home. I love eco dying and making pottery and can teach you to use a pottery wheel. My son is a musician and plays many instruments here. My mum can teach you knitting and crochet😆
  
  I work full time (Steiner school teacher) so you will have the place to yourself during the day. You can help yourself to our well stocked pantry, fridge, veggie gardens & orchard for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm happy to cook dinner for everyone most nights.
  
  You can work the 20 hours per week, however it suits you. If you wanted to self-cater and purchase your own food, then work hours are reduced. I encourage you to get out and about and explore the Sunny Coast area as much as you can. It's such a beautiful part of the world. My neighbor also hosts workaways and my workaways so you will have the opportunity to meet and socialise with other travellers.
  
  As we are in a bushfire effected post code, your work here will contribute towards a second year visa. A total of 88 days, across various approved jobs/Workaway placements, gives you the second year visa. You are welcome to do part of that government requirement as a workaway here. I have had many workaways do this without a problem.
  
  Mobile phone reception is great here as we are on top of a hill. Wifi works well in the main house but not in the caravan. You will need mobile data for that.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have lived in the area for more than 15 years and know the local area and what it has to offer. There is an abundance of native wildlife - birds, goannas, wallabies, snakes, possums, etc. I am a trained native wildlife carer and would love your assistance in caring for injured native birds and mammals. At the moment I have native birds and possums that I am nursing back to health for release back into the wild. I teach full time at the nearby Waldorf/ Rudolf Steiner school. As we are in a bushfire effected area, your time here will count towards a second year visa in exchange for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. A total of 90 days work in hospitality or approved bush affected areas (such as mine) gives you access to the second year visa. This 90 days of work does not have to be done with the same Workaway host. You can accumulate your days across many approved work places.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone who is be able to do some general maintenance, bush clearing and general housekeeping.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Your own furnished caravan (large comfy bed, linen, pillows, dining/lounge area). Additional shared kitchen, bathroom, lounge, outdoor spaces, pool, etc, in the main house with us.

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  What else ...

  There is no public transport but I can do my best to drop you off where there is a bus, or take you where you need to go when possible. I prefer couples, or friends travelling together, as I work full time and wouldn't want someone being alone so much.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I also have plenty of space for a campervan, caravan, tent or motorhome. Electricity , water and wifi available to connect to

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  Can possibly accept pets

  All pets considered.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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