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14 Sep 2026
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Description
Hello, We are Jen and David and our tropical home and garden needs some help, We live walking distance to the beach and nature reserve in a quiet suburb. We are currently looking for a couple with practical experience. It usually works for us that your stay is around 7 days but this depends on the helper and how it goes for everyone. Currently needing help with painting (including prep), gardening and minor house maintenance.
Let us know if you have anything else to offer, as we may be able to use your skills. Mealtimes, sharing the day's news, and hearing your travel and life stories are highlights of our Helpx experience. We would like you to also help cook the evening meal preparation and cleaning up, we all take that in turns. We have a well-provisioned kitchen. My parents live next door and often join us for a meal.
We may also ask you to help at my parents' house. You must like dogs as we have 2 dogs and three chickens. Our home is within walking distance to Casuarina Beach and its amazing sunsets, and also close to the local shopping center and public transport. We have a tropical backyard jungle with loads of edibles, always looking to add more, and a relaxing all-blue pool to cool off in. The accommodation is a cosy air-conditioned caravan with a double bed.
We are a non-smoking, meat-eating, household but happily eat vegetarian if that is your preference and you would like to prepare the meals. We expect you to be tidy and be house trained. 4 hours work, each for all generous meals and comfy and air conditioned accommodation. Happy to be flexible with how hours are worked if you wish to also see Darwin and the surroundings. We are looking for genuine responses and don't mind if your English is basic rather than an AI generated message. We prefer advance bookings and very rarely take helpers on short notice.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
Animals
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a family of four with my parents living next door. You will become part of our extended family. Experience life in tropical Australia with locals. We live near coastal reserves and the ocean so the natural environment is very accessible. We are close to bike/walking paths and mountain bike tracks if you enjoy getting out and getting physical. Walking distance to the local shopping centre, markets, beach and bus routes.
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Help
We are looking for experienced helpers.
We are mainly needing help around the house - primarily gardening, maintainance, painting and always cooking. If you have a particular skill that may be useful let us know as it may be of use. My parents next door also often have jobs to do which we might ask you to help with. We ask for four hours a day each in exchange for all generous meals and accommodation in a caravan with a cool airconditioner. We are happy to be flexible about how it is worked if you would like to also take some time to explore Darwin and the surroundings. We are seeking practical, hands-on, hardworking helpers. We are not able to help with teaching English at the moment. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Accommodation is a cosy airconditioned caravan with a double bed. We have a beautiful blue pool to cool off in.
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What else ...
Walking distance to the beach , nature reserve and shops. We live near public transport. Wifi is available. Non smokers only.
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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
Parking on our quiet street.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
3 Chickens
Rosie and Bailey
Darwin Brown Specials. Loving but can be boisterous.
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Your house is lovely, the caravan is very comfortable with a great bed, and the swimming pool was absolutely perfect and so refreshing!
Thanks to you, we had the chance to discover Darwin by using your bikes. It’s not too far from Casuarina, and it’s such a great city! It has now moved to the top of our … read more
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Your house is lovely, the caravan is very comfortable with a great bed, and the swimming pool was absolutely perfect and so refreshing!
Thanks to you, we had the chance to discover Darwin by using your bikes. It’s not too far from Casuarina, and it’s such a great city! It has now moved to the top of our … read more
I really learned … read more
Very easy house guests they took great care of our dogs who loved them so much and miss them terribly. They cooked and shopped for us and we ate the best Italian and a Portuguese desert that will be made … read more
