Join our fun, musical family in the Perth Hills, Australia

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  Description

  We are a family of 7 and live on a 7 Acre property in the beautiful Hills suburb of Mundaring. We are: Grandad and Granny Jo (living in the house and building their granny flat). Granny Jo has early stages dementia and requires low level supervision.
  
  MJ and Daniel - both musicians and teachers. Working 4 days each and raising their 3 gorgeous kids - a 5 year old girl, 4 year old girl and 3 year old boy. Beautiful, playful, well mannered. Low screen time household and advocates of Steiner/Waldorf education.
  
  Mundaring is a lovely country town which has been embraced by the growing Perth metropolitan area. It is bursting with charm whilst still having every metro convenience. It is surrounded by regional and national parks and close by landmarks are the beautiful Lake Leschenaultia and the iconic Mundaring Weir.
  
  Restaurant wise, look no further than the quintessential collonial era Aussie tavern. Mundaring Hotel, Mundaring Weir Hotel, Parkerville Taven, Mt Helena ... those are just a few. Cafe Mojo is must visit stop in town and there are no fewer than 3 bakeries providing delicious bread, pies and pastries for you to enjoy.
  
  Other things to do locally are visit the Kookaburra outdoor cinema (the real deal!) the Perth Observatory and go hiking/cycling to your hearts content. Mundaring is only 15 minutes from Midland train station and there is a bus connection within walking distance from our house.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Performing arts

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Nightly dinners and daily chats are a great chance for cultural exchange.
  We used to host couch-surfers and and lived overseas as well.
  We love to share experiences, ideas, music, food and have fun with other kind and warm hearted people :)

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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

  Tasks could include:
  - Child-minding (play games with the children while we work around the house, or mind them at the playground while we run errands)
  - Household cleaning
  - Cooking (if you want to)
  - Gardening (sweeping, yard clearing, mowing)
  - Companion for GrannyJo (working alongside her in the garden, being around and chatting, keeping an eye on her)
  - Fencing (building a perimeter fence)
  - Building a chicken run
  - Building a treehouse for the children
  
  If you want to, we would love to share skills and work together on the weekends or Thursday/Friday (our respective days at home).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a self-contained and furnished worker's cottage, which is used for guests when we don't have Workawayers booked in. Newly renovated with ensuite, kitchen, reverse cycle heating/cooling. You can do your own breakfast and eat with us for lunch/dinner (or if you prefer a different arrangement just let us know - we are flexible). We will provide all your food.
  
  Linen and towels provided. A shared laundry is available for use.
  No fees or payment expected.

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  What else ...

  We have a beautiful dog named Didi.
  We prefer non-smokers (definitely no smoking inside or around the children).
  Any visiting pets need to be child and dog friendly.
  We can lend you bicycles if you promise to take care of them.
  You may be able to borrow a car for short/day trips.
  We have WIFI.

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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

  The working hours are flexible, but mostly daytime oriented.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dog and child friendly only. We currently have no perimeter fence.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Diana

  Diana

  Bouncing snuggle monster

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