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Description
We are a large family with 2 adults and 4 children ( 7-19 years old) living at home with us, and two dogs. We run a small building and design company. If you are interested in Brisbane we live in a central area in Paddington - 3 km's to the city.
We are currently renovating our home and it can be challenging environment but we live in a great neighbourhood next to parks, cafes and public transport. The house is on Fernberg Road Paddington.
Couples and Families welcome.
We are looking for help with:
- child minding
- cooking
- cleaning
- dog walking and care
- planting
- painting
- landscaping
25 hours per week per person (5 hours per day for 5 days or 4hrs over 6 days)
We are able to provide a private bedroom room with double bed, wardrobe and small desk and a private bathroom.
All food ingredients are included - plant based, fish and occasionally meat.
If you are thinking of Brisbane please get in touch.
Thanks
MickeyTypes of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an interactive and social family and love helping and mentoring people. I am a Graduate Architect and Builder and my husband is a Builder and teacher. I am currently studying for my masters in Architecture. We love food, music, and keeping healthy. We love sharing knowledge and our dining table. Our children are learning guitar, saxaphone, art and Spanish and someone who has skills in any of these areas would be perfect. We are also renovating our home which will have a focus on community, multi-generational living and nature - including self sufficient food garden, natural swimming pool and solar energy.
Projects involving children
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Help
Child play, help with cooking dinner, keeping house clean, helping kids with homework and music, walking dog and some home maintenance - painting, gardening etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Private bedroom and private bathroom
What else ...
We are 2 min walk to parks cafes and public transportation. Safe area and 35 mins walk to city. Can see city and fireworks from street outside our home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
NBN wi fi and work desk available
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
maximum 25 hours per week
Feedback (23)
Mickey and family
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't get to a better place.
I was with them for a week helping at home and for dinner a few hours a day and then I stayed at home for only two weeks to take care of their two splendid dogs.
I wish you the best and I hope to meet you again somewhere in the… read more
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Mickey and family
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't get to a better place.
I was with them for a week helping at home and for dinner a few hours a day and then I stayed at home for only two weeks to take care of their two splendid dogs.
I wish you the best and I hope to meet you again somewhere in the… read more
They are such a wonderful family!
We were able to learn a lot just by spending time together.
Thank you for accepting us.
Everyday was so special.
We were lucky to learn a lot during our stay. They have beehives from where we harvested some honey, we created a beautiful waterfall river in the backyard and the roof top garden start to be… read more
Other workawayers and I stayed at a separate house which we were working on partially to tidy and clean while agents were bringing people in to view… read more
I just stayed one week so did not have a lot of time to exchange with Mickey and Steve and it's a shame because they are very busy and dynamic couple which is always nice to be around.
This was my first workaway experience, so I can't… read more
As a first time workawayer, I was instantly put at ease and was made to feel really welcome in the family. There were three other people staying at the house also and it was wonderful to get to know them. Duties were clearly outlined and Mickey would get in touch… read more
Mickey and Steve