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We are a family of three - Mum and two daughters aged 5 and 8. We are looking to share our home in exchange for babysitting, cooking, light cleaning, and basic gardening. Working full time, with school aged children the childminding and help is mainly before and after school hours.
The type of tasks includes the morning prep for school, making lunch boxes, walking to school or home from school, daily vacuuming and dishes, feeding the cat and dog and preparing dinner. The kids really enjoy having someone to play with and be silly. So far this has included cooking, dancing, yoga, playing games. They also really like to learn about you and where you are from.
As a traveler in my younger days (and a nanny in the USA) I would like to give back on my experience I had and welcome you to our home. We live in a beautiful area surrounded my Australian fauna and flora yet are accessible to the Melbourne CBD. Living with a family offers a cultural experience for us and yourself that passing through a city cannot.
You need to be able to stay minimum of a month and longer than that is also preferred.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Situated in Warrandyte you will live among Australia's wildlife including kangaroos, Kookaburra's, bushland, and the beautiful river, yet still be close to get into the city very easily (24km). The area is full of walking tracks and swimming holes.
Culturally we welcome you into our house to share who we are and how we live including food, sports, hobbies, and activities.
We will share with you locally what the area has to offer. I try to culture my children through activities and events in Melbourne and welcome you to be a part of that (expo's, markets and events) if you choose.
Projects involving children
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Help
No qualifications necessary just a responsible, friendly and caring attitude to share with our family and help where needed.
Help required is majority babysitting two children before and after school.
Additional help includes light house cleaning or raking leaves to assist with our day-to-day house keep.
On occasion there maybe pet sitting of the dog and cat which includes feeding them while we are away.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own fully furnished room and full access to the house and amenities including Wi-Fi, kitchen and laundry. There are two living areas both with TVs to utilize.
Walking distance to public transport with easy access into Melbourne CBD (40-50mins on bus). Walking distance to shops and the river.
Standard meal food is provided (as a family) however you can purchase your own food and beverages at your own preference.
The house is non-smoking and no drugs.
We have a dog and a cat.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Evas's stay ended earlier than originally planned for various reasons.
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Evas's stay ended earlier than originally planned for various reasons.
In the mornings I prepared the girls lunch boxes and helped them get ready for… read more
Words are not enough to express my love for your family.
Karina is really kind, beautiful and strong.
She took me to the zoo, markets, festivals, and many other places. Thanks for her,I have eaten a lot of Australian food.(((vegimite 😂, meet-pie,mashed potato, Australian chocolate.......)))
and,I… read more
Karina is a wonderful person, she is incredibly kind, she gave us a tour of Melbourne and its surroundings. She led us to an AFL match, we enjoyed… read more
