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Hello!
Come enjoy exploring and working in the beautiful coastal city of Newcastle, and hang out with two bubbly boys!
About our famliy:
I'm Heather, a 44 year old environmental scientist. I have two sons, Tasman (17) and Eden (8). We are a friendly family and enjoy playing games, cooking and nature. Tasman has autism so can be EXTRA friendly and loves a chat and will make you feel very welcome. Eden star wars, (fake) sword fights and books.
About our home:
Our home is a lovely large house with 4 bedrooms, you'll have your own room and a seperate bathroom (off the laundry) that can be all yours.
Our home has a large permaculture garden, with plenty of nature despite being in the heart of Newcastle. We're a short walk to the popular Lambton swimming pool, parks, sports fields and resturaunt / pub / shopping streets. It's a 20-30min bike ride or bus into Newcastle CBD and beaches.
We generally sit down to share dinner and breakfast together and the rest of the day we have a well stocked fridge and pantry of healthy foods to help yourself from.
About the work:
The work is 4 hours per day for week days (max 25 hours) per week (depending how long you stay).
Work may include:
- playing / reading / art / music with the boys for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening while I am getting ready for work or cooking dinner
- general household work like cleaning, cooking, shopping
- basic renovations (painting etc)
- What else you like to do! If you have specific skills, we'd love to put them to use!
This position would suit single or couple who like kids, and enjoy having some time to themselves.
How to apply:
If you're interested in joining us, please email your proposed dates and a little about yourself. If you have reviews or references please also send them.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Heather
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Performing arts
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to socialise, playing board games, cooking, chatting. we will share with you anything you need to know about Newcastle and practice your English.
Au Pair Help
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Projects involving children
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Help
General house care, gardening, light house repairs, playing / sports / art with the two boys.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak basic mandarin and would like to learn, my boys also.
Accommodation
Private room, two single beds. private bathroom off the laundry. Opposite a large park, easy walk to swimming pool, shops, sports, bus stop into beaches.
What else ...
Newcastle is a really wonderful city
- so many beautiful clean beaches - some busy with cafes and life savers, others solitary and peaceful
- lots of bike paths - visitors will have access to their own bike to use
- Blackbutt free wildlife park - worth a visit!
- an easy train ride to lake macquarie or 2.5 hours to sydney
- Newcastle is part of the Hunter Valley which is a famous wine growing region
- Our house is a short distance from a large park with kids playground, basketball courts, river bike paths and more!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Bridget was one of the best guests we ever had the fortune of hosting - she was a ball of energy and our house was a happier place for it. She is a crazy hard worker (yes, the chickens are finally staying in their new improved pen!), she's a great cook and she got us doing all… read more
Matthieu and Lise
Also the house is a small, cute place with lovely animals and convienient to head out per foot or bus.
Heather herself is fun to be around as well as her boyfriend… read more
Heather, she's very nice, with me. She brought me in park for see my first Kangaroos and Koala. I had chance to meet her mom and her nice son.
She live not far to the wonderful beach of Newcastle.
I have can pass just one week with them, it's to quick. I hope i could come back one day
