A man and a young boy sit together at a table. The boy, wearing glasses, holds a french fry, while the man smiles at the camera.
A balcony overlooks a green park with scattered trees and wet grass. Overcast skies create a calm, quiet scene. Houses are visible behind the wooden fence.
This modern living room features black leather couches, a wall-mounted TV, a guitar, wooden floors, a coffee table, wall art, and natural light from a window.
A small bedroom with light gray walls, a wooden bed, striped bedding, pillow set, large bay window with curtains, wooden floor, and a surfboard in the corner.
A smiling man and child are outside, holding coffee cups. Bright sunlight, blue sky, and green trees create a cheerful, relaxed, and happy atmosphere in the photo.
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Join our family in Jan Juc, Victoria, Australia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, my name is Shane and I live with my two boys (10 & 8 years old).
    The town where we live is very nice and near the beach. Surfing and other water activities are very popular here as well as exploring parts of the Great Ocean Road.
    The town of Torquay is nearby which has plenty of shopping, cafes, restaurants and bars, yoga, gyms....or whatever you're into.
    My boys are with me half the time and I am looking to host someone who has child experience. I'm looking for someone to look after my boys for 3 days per week (6-7hrs per day) during school holidays.

    In exchange we provide food and a bedroom with ensuite.

    We had a workawayer from Switzerland last January and it worked really well. The boys had a good time and our workawayer had plenty of time to hang out, explore and live the beach lifestyle whist here.
    We remain friends and still stay in contact.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Self development
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Fitness
    Adventure sports
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Around home the Workawayer will have a chance to experience life here in Jan Juc with plenty of time to spend outdoors, at the beach or around town.
    Staying here also provides an opportunity to speak English and interact with us and others. It is a very popular place for other travellers too.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host is looking for Au pair help.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Looking after my 2 boys (aged 10 & 8) for 3 days per week during the school holidays. For approx. 6-7 hours per day during the school holidays.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own bedroom and ensuite. Shared kitchen and living area.
    Bus nearby for travel or borrow bike. Beach and cafe nearby.
    Food also provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Beach, surfing, cafes & restaurants, explore Great Ocean Road, bus very close, can borrow bike. Many shops in next town Torquay.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 477329138291

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Photos

A man and a young boy sit together at a table. The boy, wearing glasses, holds a french fry, while the man smiles at the camera.
A balcony overlooks a green park with scattered trees and wet grass. Overcast skies create a calm, quiet scene. Houses are visible behind the wooden fence.
This modern living room features black leather couches, a wall-mounted TV, a guitar, wooden floors, a coffee table, wall art, and natural light from a window.
A small bedroom with light gray walls, a wooden bed, striped bedding, pillow set, large bay window with curtains, wooden floor, and a surfboard in the corner.
A smiling man and child are outside, holding coffee cups. Bright sunlight, blue sky, and green trees create a cheerful, relaxed, and happy atmosphere in the photo.

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