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16 Sep 2026
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Description
Help with DIY, gardening and house work in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
We have a long term renovation in progress, fences to be replaced, are also in the process of decluttering and have a lovely fruitful garden that needs constant love and attention.
We are a small family of 3 living on 1 acre in Lawnton, Brisbane. There is plenty of space to find your happy nest inside and outside, or relaxing in the pool.
We like to take our backpackers away to show them our beautiful part of the world, or send them on an adventure as a thank you for your help. -
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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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn from skilled home renovator, to boost your skills and interests. Relax in the gardens, pool or beach. Turn your hand to vegetable and fruit growing. Help us build a fence, declutter, sell items and organise the home. If you so desire, you can become king of the kitchen. There are so many options.
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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
Currently we would appreciate help rebuilding a fence at a relatives property in Scarborough. It will be wooden fence with steel support posts - and named in your honour. The property is 1 block from the beach and plenty of walks, sunsets, good coffee cafes to fill your free time.
Your interests and skills would determine the tasks you do - you have to be happy. We also need help with the renovation, gardening, house decluttering and sale of items, house spring cleaning, cooking, playing and creating with our -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
We will provide all meals and accommodation. You will have your own room in the house, with shared bathroom and toilet. Since we have an extension renovation in progress and 1 acre of land there is plenty of space for you to find your own relaxing spot in the day, if desired.
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What else ...
At some time during your stay we will take you or send you on an adventure to a beautiful part of our world. There are so many options. Camping is a favourite.
Moreton Island and Stradbroke Island are easily accessible from here. We live in a river bend so fishing is an option if you desire. Trains and buses are easily accessible if you want trips into the city. Easily accessible by car is the Sunshine Coast with quaint villages in the mountains, seaside townships, Australia Zoo etc. The beach is 1 block from the house we will fence with walking and riding paths all the way into the city if you so desire (bikes provided). -
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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Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for campervans. Guinea pig and chicken pets.
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Can possibly accept pets
Most pets are fine, but not cats. They must be child friendly.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
2 Guinea Pigs (4 years)
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We are incredibly grateful for everything you did for us: camping trips, visits to the zoo, movie nights, bonfires, and so many other … read more
We stayed with this lovely family for 2 weeks (way too short). We did gardening, cooking, craftworks and much more. They really cared about finding nice tasks, we had so much fun!
We also went for wonderful activities on the weekends and during the week. They helped us … read more
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We are incredibly grateful for everything you did for us: camping trips, visits to the zoo, movie nights, bonfires, and so many other … read more
We stayed with this lovely family for 2 weeks (way too short). We did gardening, cooking, craftworks and much more. They really cared about finding nice tasks, we had so much fun!
We also went for wonderful activities on the weekends and during the week. They helped us … read more
