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Share our family's sustainable lifestyle in Essendon Melbourne, Australia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    *Looking for help during May and June 2026*.
    May will involve gardening and cleaning. June will involve walking the dog and cooking meals. We have a mini mini mini urban farm in inner suburb of Essendon in Melbourne. There's three people in our home, mum, dad and our son who is aged 16. Our older daughter lives in Sydney and can make appearances! . We've travelled extensively, around the world and Australia, so are versed at living and meeting people from all over the world and are happy to share stories to help you shape your own travel experience in Australia. Our home is 100 metres from train station (Public transport free Apr & May!!), so super handy to get into CDB and close to shops and cafes too. The room has a double bed with own ensuite with lovely back garden views and an exterior door so you can come and go as you please. You will also have access to a bike, laundry and wifi.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Charity work
    Animals
    Music
    Books
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live a sustainable lifestyle, so are working towards a minimal waste & conscious consumption lifestyle, vegetable heavy diet. We're heavily involved in local community groups, such as Moonee Valley Sustainability and Glenbervie Stationeers. So if you want to learn about this type of lifestyle, this appointment is for you! We're fairly well travelled ourselves and like to hear stories of others traveller experiences.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Ideal for solo travellers or a couple who want to learn about sustainable living. Typical tasks around the property involve gardening, composting, cleaning, animal care (dog, cats chickens) and some basic DIY. Several gardening projects in the pipeline, mainly to do with indigenous gardening.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Double bed in seperate room with own ensuite.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Very close to station so easy access to CBD.

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    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

    Luna (3 years)

    Energetic black kelpie mix. Loves to chase balls.

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