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Hi, I'm Daynia, a young-at-heart 58-year-old living in my dream home on the southern end of the Gold Coast. It's very beautiful here, surrounded by nature and wildlife. My home is nestled amongst the gum trees on 1 1/4 acres with wallabies jumping through the backyard and the occasional koala in the trees. The property has a large pool, a BBQ, fire pit, and plenty of off-street parking.
As you can imagine, with the size of the property comes some home maintenance and yard work, and I'd like to establish a small vege garden for my dad, who is 87. He lives in his own apartment on my property and loves to grow things.
I'm located only 5 mins from the Pines shopping centre and 10 mins from Palm Beach/Currumbin, one of the best beaches for learning to surf. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants along the Gold Coast Highway, and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful place to see a variety of Australian animals all within a 10-minute drive. There's an amazing rock pool with a waterfall slide only 25-mins drive in Cougal National Park.
A bit more about my background: I have 2 sons who are now living and working in the USA. In 2019, I graduated with a degree in Psychological Science and have a keen interest in Neuroplasticity. When I was a child, my family travelled in a tour bus and performed music, comedy, and drama shows for schools and towns all over Queensland. I can recommend many beautiful places to explore in our wonderful country. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Self development
Movies & TV
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Camping
Fitness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I run a free Community Music group on Friday morning in a local park from 9 am - 12 noon. You are welcome to join in the fun; no musical ability needed.
I have some learner boards to learn to surf.
I love learning about other cultures and appreciate different foods, music and languages. -
Help
I'd love help with home maintenance, tending the vegetable garden, and general garden maintenance.
We'll sometimes eat together, sharing or rotating the cooking. -
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I've previously lived in the USA for 15 years and also in Japan for 1 1/2 years. I speak conversational Japanese. -
Accommodation
A bedroom with a comfortable queen bed and shared bathroom. Also, a very cute cubby house with a single bed.
I will have a variety of breakfast and lunch options available for guests to prepare at their convenience. We'll sometimes eat dinner together, sharing the food preparation and rotating the cooking. The pantry is always well-stocked.
We can share meals and alternate cooking. -
What else ...
There is a bus service at the top of our street, but it's best to have your own car.
There are beautiful beaches all within 10 - 20 minutes of my home. Plenty of cafes and restaurants along the Gold Coast Hwy and surrounds. I highly recommend visiting Cougal National Park, which has gorgeous waterfalls and a hike only a 25-minute drive. -
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
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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