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We are a registered charity that rescues farm animals from abuse, neglect and situations where they are in danger and provides them with a forever home. The sanctuary provides for the animals to range free across our 55 acres which creates unique challenges for our helpers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Animal Rescue provides compassionate care to animals that have been designed by the commercial food industry to live short, unhappy lives. helpers here learn to provide for the needs of these poor abused animals by understanding when they are in need and meeting their requirements. You will learn some basic medical procedures (you might have to give a rooster a pill!) and you will learn how to manage yourself safely around 300kg pigs and 600kg cattle, many of whom have suffered at the hands of people in the food industry before their rescue. You will learn an appreciation for these wonderful animals and will learn to spot trouble signs and when they just need a pat. You will also learn to sweep, mop, scrub and use a pitchfork like a master! 3 month helpers will receive an internship reference stating that they have been trained to handle large animals and provide basic medical care.
Help
Help includes daily cleaning of barns and coops, feeding, health checks, light maintenance help, monitoring herd movements and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. Extra tasks may be required when new rescues, infants or school groups come in. You will help in a team of two.
Working 3.5 days per week. Days start at dawn and finish at dusk with breaks assessed at 7 hours a day. 3.5 days off every week allowing for visits to the nearby village (1.5km), walking trails and spending cuddle time with the animals. Enjoy rural living in an environment that is all about looking after the animals. There is no public transport, but we will collect on your first day and return on your last day to Petrie Railway Station.
Only those with a desire to help animals should apply.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is basic, but the kitchen is fitted out with everything you need and there is a comfortable living area. It's the responsibility of volunteers to clean and tidy the bungalow.
The bungalow features a bathroom with a shower running hot and cold water, living room, and kitchen. The animals have access to the front and back doors, so you never now who will turn up to say hi. Animals are not permitted inside the accommodation. You may share the bungalow with up to two other people. A TV is provided along with a wood fire (if you want to stay warm you will need to chop wood!). Free wifi and is provided, along with a swimming pool.
The bungalow was renovated in April 2022.
Meals are not provided, but we do reimburse food costs up to $10 a day. You will be rostered seven half-days per week (this may be rostered as three full days and a half day depending upon operational need).
What else ...
This is a responsible role. You will be provided with specific requirements and care standards and your work will be monitored regularly.
The farm is 1km from the village of Dayboro, which has 6 cafes and a pub. There is no public transportation.
The farm is vegan. Animal products are not permitted to be brought into, or stored in, the helpers bungalow. The Australian government does not allow us to authorise second year work visas.
You should not apply for this position if you are scared of large animals, don't like to get dirty or clean poop, or get lonely or homesick.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are on Starlink. 128mb/s download. 16 mb/s upload.
Space for parking camper vans
Campervans are welcome. We only have standard power sockets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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This was my first workaway experience & I will not forget it for many reasons.
The work is challenging physically & mentally, esp if you haven't worked on a farm before, but so so rewarding.
Such a beautiful environment, a great place to slow down, connect deeper to nature & yourself on days off. Also a very safe… read more
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This was my first workaway experience & I will not forget it for many reasons.
The work is challenging physically & mentally, esp if you haven't worked on a farm before, but so so rewarding.
Such a beautiful environment, a great place to slow down, connect deeper to nature & yourself on days off. Also a very safe… read more
The training is more of a learn on the go style,… read more
The knowledge you'll get about yourself and… read more
I had worked with animals before, both in conservation and animal care, but the level of connection one got to at FAR with all their animals (especially the pigs! :D) is something I certainly had not experienced before. Plus, the satisfaction after a 12-hour shift of exclusively… read more
Working with these farm animals is unforgettable, especially for a suburbanite like me. When I got there, I couldn't tell a chicken from a rooster, and had to ask if Oliver was a sheep or a goat. I got to pick… read more
The days are long and hard but very rewarding.
The experience reminded me exactly why I went vegan... every life matters and they all have their own… read more
The animals are amazing and I've learned so much about caring for farm animals and their behavior among each other. I've never met animals that came from these horrible factory farms and it was such an eye opener. I already was vegan before I came here… read more
Please note that this job is actually, for real no joke dawn until dusk. If you come in the summer, you… read more
But it must be said it is hard work. Expect hard work. Its so enjoyable if you love animals but it is hard.
The farm is in its own little bubble and… read more
