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French Australian family looking for some carpentry help around the house in Ocean Grove, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are French/Australian family living in a beautiful seaside village called Ocean Grove in Victoria.

    We are looking for a skilled carpenter / builder to help us complete some small jobs around the house in exchange for a holiday by the beach. We would like to replace some weatherboards on our house and build a small wooden deck.

    If you have the skills and are interested in learning more, please drop us a message.
    Best Wishes,
    Fe

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an adventurous family. We love to travel and explore nature. We love meeting new people and introducing them to Australian culture and helping them make the best of their time in Australia.

    We love living in Ocean Grove, it is a gorgeous seaside village with so much to offer. We are very happy to show you around the Bellarine Peninsular. There are fantastic surf beaches, bike paths and many beautiful places to go hiking.

    We love to cook and share social meals with family and friends. Our favourite meal is Gallette! We are looking for someone to help teach our children French and share in our day to day lives.

  • Help

    Help

    We are French/Australian family living in a beautiful seaside village called Ocean Grove in Victoria.

    We are looking for a skilled carpenter / builder to help us complete some small jobs around the house in exchange for a holiday by the beach. We would like to replace some weatherboards on our house and build a small wooden deck.

    If you have the skills and are interested in learning more, please drop us a message.
    Best Wishes,
    Fe

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Beautiful sunny bedroom with queen sized bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bookshelves.
    Shared bathroom and laundry facilities
    WiFi is included for normal daily use - no big up or downloads please.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsular is a wonderful place to live. We are very close to the delights of Melbourne but we are next to the sea! It is easy to get to Melbourne if you want some big city adventure! You can easily catch a bus/train from Ocean Grove to Geelong and Melbourne or you can sail on Port Phillip bay by catching the ferry.

    The Bellarine Peninsular and the Great Ocean Road has so much to offer, with spectacular nature, hiking, bike riding, surfing, swimming. We have bikes, hiking gear and surfing gear you can borrow.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 844556851512

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The image depicts a family of four posing with a scarecrow in a community garden, surrounded by raised beds filled with lush greenery and vibrant plants.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a photo on a boat, with two young girls wearing yellow raincoats and the adults dressed in dark jackets.
The image depicts a family of five enjoying a picnic on a wooden table by the ocean, with a scenic view and cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden fence, featuring a sandy shore and calm ocean waters, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The atmosphere is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a bicycle with two children in helmets riding on the back, set against a serene sunset backdrop on a wet beach.

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