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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 out house.
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
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
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 :)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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).
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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.
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.
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 - please be aware there is currently no perimeter fence.
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The working hours are flexible, but mostly daytime oriented.
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space.
Can possibly accept pets
Dog and child friendly only. We currently have no perimeter fence.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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