Experience a local family life in rural Queensland, Australia

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  Description

  We are a family of 5 living on 30 acres high on the hill in the Mary Valley with spectacular views overlooking the valley. We have 3 dwellings on our property including our family home, an old house we have been renovating and a cabin / shed house. We have sheep, chickens, 1 cow, 3 x Mareemas, a Kelpie and 2 cats. There are so many tasks that need doing that we can't keep up. So I would love some help with mowing, gardening, building and other odd tasks. We can provide the old house for your accommodation and would love 10 hours help each week in exchange. We would be happy for you to have a job and to feed yourselves as its just a bit much for me to have to feed you everyday but we would be happy for you to join us for meals sometimes.
  We are less than an hour drive from Noosa and Rainbow Beach, 2 of the most spectacular beaches on earth. There are also beautiful fresh water holes nearby as well as national parks to explore. We are 15 minutes from Gympie where there are shops, parks and restaurants so there's plenty to do and jobs available.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Pets

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Hiking

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are true blue Aussie's..Queenslander all the way back to the early 1800s so you will experience what its like to live in rural Queensland. We love travelling and have been to many countries and love meeting new people and sharing worldly experiences and our sons love learning about other countries and cultures.
  We have many experiences to offer and things you can come along to like the country show, rugby games and other local events.

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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

  We are looking for individuals or couples who are fit and able to help around the farm. Skills in mowing, gardening, building or similar are desirable.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Intermediate
  Japanese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak English but we have studied Japanese and German and are keen to learn other languages
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  Accommodation

  A 2 bedroom house with own kitchen and bathroom, lounge room and balcony with beds and some furniture provided.
  You can buy and cook your own food and join us sometimes for meals

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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

  We are happy for you to have another job or online business. There is no internet connection at the old house but there is at our house that you can use if needed

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have several spaces available where a van can be parked and offer power and water connection. 1 with access to a bathroom but 1 without bathroom access

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Elsa, Enzo, Nala, Violet (3 years)

  We have 4 dogs. 3 x Mareemas who protect our property and our sheep. We also have a Kelpie

  

  Sheep (1 year)

  We have 10 sheep and 1 jersey cow who are all friendly and love a pat.
  We also have about 10 chickens and 2 roosters

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