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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
27 Apr 2025
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Description
We are a fit and active couple in our 70s who have recently bought a home (2021) right by the water on Lamb Island in Moreton Bay, 30km from Brisbane.
Over the next two years we will renovate and paint the home, install new kitchen and two bathrooms. Graham has some woodworking skill but needs help during that time with various tasks and we are willing to give you a comfortable bed, good food and company and access to bathroom and washing machine in exchange for 4 hours help per day, 5 days per week. Our preference is for a single person or couple who have some skills or experience in renovating. An electrician, plumber or carpenter would be particularly welcome. Duration can be for a minimum of one week but more normally two to six weeks.
We have hosted over 100 Helpers from 2012 to 2020 in our last home and have enjoyed their company and always had good reviews from them. We are sure you will be safe and happy with us and give you help with your travel plans, buying a vehicle etc. Feel free to ask any questions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an energetic couple who love reading and the house is full of books. We like sharing different cultures and we're looking for people who are easygoing, nature lovers and non-smoking.
Help
We have several projects including renovating our home, also help in garden. We ask for average of 4 hours work per day [5 day week max]in exchange for good food and accommodation.
we have a big renovation project on - painting sanding, basic carpentry - and we particularly welcome people with electrical, building, carpentry, plastering or plumbing experience.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Happy to help guests with language difficulties - help compose job applications, explain vehicle registration and other paperwork.
Accommodation
You have a private bedroom inside house with bathroom, wifi and clothes washing facilities.
What else ...
Home has great views over the bay and has good access to fishing, crabbing, safe swimming and boating. There is a fast and regular ferry to the mainland that takes 20 minutes. There are also several other islands nearby that can be explored including North Stradbroke Island that has wonderful beaches and walks and lots of wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, turtles and dolphin and - from June to October - humpback whales.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There's a quiet place for you to work and we have good internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for any size camper.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (17)
They were incredibly thoughtful to our dietary requirements and cooked lovely meals for us. We played board games, drank tea and had great conversations about many topics.
We did a range of work from weeding, planting, assisting with DIY and waste removal. The work wasn't hard and once we worked the agreed… read more
My tasks were clearly communicated and timed and it was ensured that they corresponded to the… read more
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They were incredibly thoughtful to our dietary requirements and cooked lovely meals for us. We played board games, drank tea and had great conversations about many topics.
We did a range of work from weeding, planting, assisting with DIY and waste removal. The work wasn't hard and once we worked the agreed… read more
My tasks were clearly communicated and timed and it was ensured that they corresponded to the… read more
We will miss our talks, the table games and the delicious meals Ellie prepared for us.
In conclusion, many thanks to… read more
Tasks I helped out with were gardening: repotting, fertilizing, and watering the plants. I sanded/repainted doors/cabinets and helped out with a big project of shoveling gravel for the downstairs walkway.… read more
Lamb island itself is a very quiet place with a friendly atmosphere. There are frequent free ferries to the other islands and there are nice beaches and swim zones on the other islands.
I would recomend a stay… read more
It is a small Island with differents things to do.
Graham and Ellie did all for us to enjoy our free time.
They let us bikes to move on the Island.Also there is a kayak and you can use it without problem!
About the work, you must work 20 hours a week.
Although sometimes it… read more
Thank you for having me!
