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21 Apr 2025
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Description
We are a young family who live in beautiful Port Macquarie in New South Wales, australia. We joined the Workaway community a few months ago and have loved the experience so far!
My husband Sorn is an Indian heritage Aussie dad and runs a software business. I am a Belgian Australian mum and clinical psychologist. We have two beautiful children - Nina (4) and Hugo (2). We also have a border collie Maple who is very much part of the family. We love nature, music, reading and quality time together.
Our home is backing rainforest and an easy walk through rainforest to Shelly beach.
We need regular help with household tasks and with the children. We also have some projects around the house (landscaping painting and deck building for instance)
The projects are many and We can offer you tasks based on your strengths and interests!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Music
Languages
Books
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Become part of our family and learn about our way of parenting, our work and our lifestyle in beautiful Port Macquarie. Enjoy the local environment including many coastal walking tracks, wildlife, cafes and restaurants, beaches etc.
We want you to have an enjoyable time and will do our best to make you feel welcomed.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need ongoing help with household (cleaning, laundry, organising,…) and kids (play, go to park or other activities).
Other Projects on our to do list include
- painting
- preparing our Children’s room
- help with establishing a garden / landscaping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis 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
You will have your own large bedroom and private bathroom on the ground floor of our home. Your room has a smart tv and aircon. It looks out onto our big backyard where you might spot kangaroos, koalas and lots of kookaburras.
We will provide groceries for breakfast and snacks. We will provide lunch and dinner on weekdays Mon-Fri
What else ...
We are looking for help mostly mornings Mon-Fri, roughly between 8:30 and 12:30. You can have afternoons and weekends off to enjoy beautiful local walks, take surfing lessons, enjoy the sunset or sunrise on the beach in walking distance. I’m sorry we cannot accommodate you if you smoke due to allergies.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
Stella and Matteo stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was an absolute delight to host this kind, well traveled couple.
They helped us paint the exterior of our home and assisted with a range of other jobs around the house. It was a physically demanding job to paint along two stories and they completed the tasks with a zest and… read more
We joined the family for meals three times a day, Andrea is a fantastic cook who went the extra mile to cater for our vegetarian diet. Our work was to paint the outside of the house and help… read more
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Stella and Matteo stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was an absolute delight to host this kind, well traveled couple.
They helped us paint the exterior of our home and assisted with a range of other jobs around the house. It was a physically demanding job to paint along two stories and they completed the tasks with a zest and… read more
We joined the family for meals three times a day, Andrea is a fantastic cook who went the extra mile to cater for our vegetarian diet. Our work was to paint the outside of the house and help… read more
From the beginning, they were very hospitable, sweet and helpful! The room where we stayed in was big, comfortable and private.
We enjoyed helping the family, spending time with them and have nice meals together. The kids are the cutest and very entertaining, we weren't bored for a… read more
We were used to work during the morning and have the rest of the day free to explore the beautiful surroundings. We helped mostly by painting and renovating the sun room and watching their lovely kids ( Hugo and Nina ) a… read more
The room in which you are staying is beautiful with a cozy bed… read more
