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Volunteer in our fantastic home overlooking Keppel Islands in The Great Barrier Reef. Australia

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  • Description

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    Lex and I have been married for 40 yrs and have three grown up children, living independently. We live in our amazing house overlooking the south Barrier Reef’s Keppel Bay, in the beautiful, growing seaside town of Yeppoon in Central Queensland. We own an ice cream shop on the beach front opposite one of Yeppoon’s water parks.
    I am a retired registered nurse. I retired because of an injury to both my feet. Lex is having ongoing health issues. So maintenance is getting out of hand.
    We are in need of some help in the garden and with house painting, cleaning, and cooking for those who enjoy it.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are many lovely beaches and islands nearby.

    We haven’t travelled much, so to meet people from other countries and learn about their culture and cuisine would be a great opportunity.

    If you log on to Capricornholidays.com there is a great list of sites most of which can be experienced as day trips.

    Some other suggestions include:

    the Keppel Islands. You can access these using Freedom Fastcats who travel daily from Yeppoon’s Rosslyn Bay marina, to Great Keppel Island.
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    Or if the weather is good, a lovely trip around Keppel can be enjoyed using “Grace” a smaller catamaran with a more personalised touch.
    Sailcapricornia.com.au

    Koorana crocodile farm which caters for visitors approx 40mins drive south west of Yeppoon.


    Nob Creek Pottery in Byfield is also approx 40mins drive North of Yeppoon.

  • Help

    Help

    Cleaning, gardening and painting. Basic house maintenance and gardening and interior and exterior house painting.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    3 x air conditioned bedrooms, 3 x bathrooms, 3 x story house, with unlimited wifi, and pool.
    You will have your own double and/ or single bedroom with ensuite.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our state of Queensland is 1.727 million square kilometres and has four international airports. It is usually best to travel from our capital city Brisbane if travelling by air. You would need to arrive in Rockhampton and we will pick you up from there and drive you the 45km to our home in Yeppoon. Also available is the tilt train, or bus to Rockhampton. It is worth comparing prices of flying or travelling by bus or train to Rockhampton. The train trip would be approx 8 hours long. The train trip can sometimes be less expensive than flying, and you get to see some sites along the way. The flight is usually only an hour.

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      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a woman standing on a boat, holding a tray of cooked crabs, with a serene body of water and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A man stands in front of a green car with a license plate, holding a tool and wearing a striped shirt, in a garage with wooden beams and exposed wiring.
A man in a hat holds a small crocodile, with a person\'s arm reaching out to touch it, in a room with reptile-themed decorations and a display case.
The image depicts a man and woman posing with a baby in front of a tan stone wall, exuding a sense of joy and celebration.
The image shows a woman with short blonde hair, wearing glasses and a black shirt with a green fern logo, smiling and looking to her left.
The image depicts a man standing in front of a railing, with a lush forest and a muddy path behind him, featuring trees and ferns.
The image depicts a room with a large window offering a scenic view of the ocean and surrounding houses, featuring a telescope and a bathtub.
The image depicts a vibrant garden bed featuring a diverse array of plants, including flowers, succulents, and foliage, with a white wall serving as the backdrop.
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The image depicts an older man cradling a baby, both of whom are smiling, with the man\'s hands gently supporting the baby\'s torso.
A man and a child in a kayak on a river, wearing life jackets, with trees and foliage in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.
The image shows a man and a young girl sitting at a table in a chocolate shop, with the man wearing a green polo shirt and the girl in a white t-shirt.
Two women sit at a table with drinks, surrounded by a kitchen with wooden cabinets and countertops, enjoying a meal together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a wedding scene, featuring a bride and groom standing together, with the bride wearing a white dress and the groom dressed in a suit, set against a backdrop of a decorative wall.
The image depicts a man and woman dancing together, with the woman wearing a yellow dress and the man in a black suit, set against a festive backdrop of string lights.
The image shows a group of six people, including one in a wheelchair, posing for a photo outside a building with a teal shuttered wall and a white roof.

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