House projects and pottery in Geelong, Australia

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  Description

  Hi, my name's Tari, I live with my Jack Russell x Foxy, Peanut, a short walk to a small off leash beach in a quiet suburb in Geelong. I grew up in Brisbane, and worked in a number of fields in Australia and Laos but am currently a Research Fellow at Deakin University working in public health. I love travelling and meeting people from all walks of life. Having thoroughly enjoyed my time as a workawayer on what I like to call my mature-aged-gap-year, I'm quite excited to now be a host and offer what I can to other travellers.
  
  I'm trying to renovate my 1930s California bungalow. Restoring as many of the original features as I can by upcycling and repurposing as much as possible. However, doing everything solo has been a bit of a challenge... So I'd love any help at all with whatever house project you're keen to pick off my list such of DIY renovations, interior design, gardening, organising... Whichever matches your skills or interests.
  
  My house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom (2nd bathroom on my DIY list), with a small garden on a quiet street close to Geelong CBD (7km), train (1km) and Spirit of Tasmania ferry (2km). I also have a small pottery studio which you're welcome to use and have a lesson or two if your keen.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I'velived in Geelong since 2022, am still getting to know the region and keen to explore if you want to ride shotgun. English speaker with a tiny bit of Spanish and Lao. I have a small home pottery studio and often have various creative projects on the go which I'm happy to share including watercolour painting, crotchet and knitting. I occasionally go hiking or kayaking, both of which you're welcome to join.

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  Help

  House DIY examples include help with: furniture restoration, woodworking, painting, tiling etc. No experience needed - I'm a youtube DIYer.
  
  Other tasks could include help with: gardening, home organisation, cooking etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  Lao: Beginner

  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

  Bedroom with double bed and aircon. Shared bathroom. 1930s house with small garden. All food included but I'd love a hand with cooking as it's not my forte.
  
  I'll provide breakfast and dinner if you can help with meal prep and clean up. Lunch is usually left overs or whatever you can find in the fridge/garden.

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  What else ...

  Must love dogs.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  On street parking available.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Small dog friendly pets are welcome. Just let me know so I can assess on a case by case as I don't want my dog to feel put out. Indoor cats also okay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Peanut (11 years)

  Jack Russell x Mini Foxy.

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