Help around the house and yard or cat sit in Alice Springs, Australia

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  Description

  I live in the town of Alice Springs in Central Australia. I have 3 young children, Zaram who is 2, Esther who is 4, and Keira who is 6. The girls love swimming, playing outside, bike riding, music, dancing, reading, dolls, puzzles and more... Our house is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house located in a safe neighbourhood close to town, with a front yard, large back verandah, and small refreshing pool for the summer months.
  Alice Springs is known as the red centre of Australia! It's the nearest large town to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and has a lot of magical scenery and there are plenty of walks and watering holes nearby for swimming, BBQs, camping, and exploring. It's in the desert so there is plenty of sunshine throughout the year but it can still get a bit chilly in winter, (think warm jumpers, not big coats!!) The town has a unique personality of its own and is a very transient location, so there is a lot of socialising and people from many nationalities and cultures all come here. It's very easy to meet people and make friends.
  We have an indoor cat, and also live near a dog park with lots of friendly dogs the girls enjoy seeing. I am a teacher, but only teaching casually at the moment dependent on availability of possible workawayers!
  I am primarily looking for people who can assist with some childcare in order for me to do some casual teaching days. There's also lots of yard tasks to be done if you're keen.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Help around the house

  House & pet sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will discover life in a small town in the outback of Australia. You will meet people from many different cultures by living and working here. I am also happy to show you how the School of the Air works to educate students from outback communities, cattle stations and outstations.

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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

  Help is asked for 15-20 hours per week, exact days and times can be discussed.
  Right now I am open to two types of stays:
  - short term stays for someone who is handy to do odd jobs around the house and yard.
  - house/cat sitting when we are going away, for a few days in the last week of September, or otherwise from the 31st Dec - 22nd January.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak English but are interested in learning other languages.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own large bedroom. You will share a bathroom and toilet. Basic meals are included if you wish to eat with us, if you have particular preferences or requirements you will need to provide your own. Snacks etc own catering.

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  What else ...

  Our children have some food allergies. Our oldest is allergic to peanuts and sesame (including tahini found in hummus). This shouldn't affect you too much other than our house is (mostly) free of these items. We don't have any house rules as such but we do live a quiet life, especially in the evenings. And also, we would prefer it if you don't smoke, or take drugs whilst staying at our home.
  We live walking distance from town, and can give you lifts places sometimes if necessary. Happy to take you out with us sightseeing occasionally too.

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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 possibly accept pets

  We are willing to discuss pets.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Smudge

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