Be part of our day-to-day family and experience country retreat in Toodyay, Australia

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  Description

  We are a family of five with three young children aged seven, four, and one. We live on a beautiful five-acre property surrounded by trees, with chickens and dogs as part of our daily life.
  
  We are looking for some help caring for the children. and help in the yards, In return, we offer a warm, welcoming home and a genuine Australian country experience in a charming small town. There are lovely local attractions to enjoy, including the well-known Toodyay Bakery, as well as easy trips to nearby towns like Northam and York.
  
  We’d love to find someone who enjoys family life, nature, and a slower, more meaningful pace of living. and yummy home cooked meals cuddly puppies then this just might be the perfect stop in for you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  History

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Photography

  

  Animals

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our home offers a relaxed cultural exchange shaped by our background—we’re both New Zealanders who have been living in Australia for the past 16 years. This means our lifestyle is very Western, with a natural blend of both Australian and New Zealand culture.
  
  You’ll experience a down-to-earth, family-oriented way of life, with a mix of Kiwi and Aussie traditions, food, and everyday rhythms. It’s a warm, practical environment where you’ll feel included as part of the family while enjoying the simplicity and beauty of country living.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  You wouldn’t be expected to do everything alone—we’d be working together throughout the day. Tasks would be shared and include things like baking, cooking, cold-pressed juicing, taking the children for walks, light cleaning, some gardening, and simply being part of our day-to-day family life.
  
  We’ve also run two businesses and are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you if that’s something you’re interested in, whether for your own future plans or general learning.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is in our brand new caravan, set just a short distance from the house, giving you your own private space to relax and unwind. It has a comfortable bed, its own bathroom, cooking facilities, and a TV—everything you need to feel at home while still enjoying your own retreat.
  
  Day-to-day life is shared and flexible. We’ll often cook together and take trips to the grocery store as a team, choosing meals and foods for the week ahead. It’s a collaborative, easygoing rhythm where you’re included in family life

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  What else ...

  We are a homeschooling family, and part of your role would be engaging with the children in a natural, fun way through learning. They love reading books, practising writing and spelling, and really benefit from interacting with someone other than Mum—it brings a fresh energy and variety to their day.
  
  They’re very social and curious, and genuinely enjoy getting to know people from different backgrounds. We’ve previously hosted a German backpacker, and they absolutely loved the experience, so they’re excited to build new connections and learn about different countries and cultures.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Lyla , Huxley, Buckley (2 years)

  Three small dogs lovley natured Jack Russel multise

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