Join our active family in Newcastle, Australia

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  Description

  Hello Workawayers! 👋
  
  We’re a busy family of three (plus our friendly but shy cat!), with our 1.5 year old daughter, Lucy. We live in Lake Macquarie, NSW - just a short drive from Redhead Beach and several other beaches near Newcastle.
  
  Both of us work - Brody is an engineer, and I (Emma) work part-time for the State Government while juggling life with a toddler. While our work keeps us busy, family time is our priority, and that’s where you come in!
  
  We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive person to help with household tasks like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and tidying. This will free up our time so we can focus on Lucy and spend time together. Occasional babysitting may be needed, but the main role is to help keep the house running smoothly.
  
  In our free time, we enjoy spending time outdoors at the beach or parks with Lucy. If you enjoy an active, coastal lifestyle, you’ll fit right in!
  
  If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please get in touch. We’d love to hear more about you and see if we’d be a good match!
  
  Looking forward to hearing from you! 😊

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Pets

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Gardening

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Fitness

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love diversity and enjoy learning about different cultures! We’d love for you to share your traditions, experiences, and even speak to our daughter in your native language - it’s a wonderful way for her to be exposed to different sounds and cultures from an early age.
  
  In return, we’ll share our Australian hospitality, introduce you to the Aussie way of life, and even teach you some classic Australian recipes (and slang)! We also love trying new foods, so we’d be excited for you to cook and share your favorite meals with us!

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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

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week (up to 20hrs/week)
  
  Our needs vary depending on what’s a priority at the time, but we’re primarily looking for an in-house helper to support us with routine, everyday tasks, including:
  
  • Meal planning and cooking family meals
  • Tidying up after meals (stacking the dishwasher, washing up)
  • Laundry (hanging out washing)
  • Cleaning tasks (wiping down surfaces, fridge, pantry, windows)
  • Washing and vacuuming cars
  • Light gardening (weeding, watering, mowing the lawn)
  • Occasional help with Lucy (playing, feeding, supervising)

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You’ll have a private room on the bottom floor. Your room includes:
  • A queen-sized bed
  • A ceiling fan
  • A desk with wireless internet access that you can put your laptop on
  
  Next to your room is a bathroom with a shower and a shared toilet.
  
  Our home has plenty of shared spaces, including:
  • A large kitchen
  • Two living rooms (one on each level)
  • An outdoor area with swings and BBQ area

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  What else ...

  We’re located in Charlestown, close to beaches and Lake Macquarie (the largest saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere).
  
  We encourage all Workawayers staying with us to spend as much time exploring everything the area has to offer. Please note you'll need to organise your own transport and sightseeing.
  
  On your days off, you’re welcome to join our family for outings like beach trips, park visits or spending time with family/friends.
  
  Local Highlights (most you'll need to organise a bus or taxi to visit):
  • Beaches – Explore Redhead, Merewether, Bar Beach, and Newcastle Beach (Bus trip)
  • Lake Macquarie & Cafés – Lakeside walks and coffee spots (Bus trip)
  • Fernleigh Track – A scenic walking and cycling trail (25 minute walk from our house)
  • Charlestown Square – A major shopping centre (30 minute walk from our house)
  • Newcastle Museum – Learn about Newcastle's history and see exhibitions (Bus trip)
  • Blackbutt Nature Reserve – See koalas and kangaroos (Bus trip)
  • Mount Sugarloaf – Great for hiking (~ 45 minute drive via taxi)
  • Watagans National Park – A bushland escape (~ 1 hour drive via taxi)
  • Hunter Valley Vineyards – NSW’s famous wine region (~ 1 hour drive via taxi or bus trip)
  • Oakvale Wildlife Park – Meet native Australian animals (~ 1 hour drive via taxi or bus trip)
  • Sydney – Take a train for a day trip (2.5 hours away via train )

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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

  Desk in bedroom privded, internet access anytime.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Street parking

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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