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40
Last replied
25 Aug 2022
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Description
A family of three with an 10 year old daughter. My wife spends some time away each year with her family overseas. I work as a commercial coxswain and also for the film and television industry. I am the coxswain of the local rescue boat. We have 4 more adult children living independently. 2 involved with medicine and 1 with design, sculpture, tapestry making and film and theatre and one working for a university. We love the arts. We have a miniature poodle, a miniature dachshund and a fish. I also keep bees and grow truffles on another property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Oyster farming area for both eating and Pearl Farming. On train line, one hour from Sydney and Newcastle, small community. Many water access only and island communities nearby. Surrounded by National parks containing indigenous painting and carving in the rocks. Plenty of walking tracks. Fishing.
Projects involving children
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Help
Help with general housework, and some child minding . Possibly teaching your language and general information about your country and culture and maybe some help renovating an old boat. Help building a web site.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Own room with a single bed .We could make up a bed for a child as well in the same room. Bicycles available.
What else ...
Local train service to shopping centre and fish market. Ferry service to island. Postman ferry service. Limited bus service. Boat hire. Pub with live music, Local cafes. Local club, waterfront with restaurant and bar dinning has its own pick up and drop you home service.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
