Help a busy family in the gorgeous Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia

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We're an easy-going family of 5, living in the gorgeous Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia. Dad works full-time in the city and Mom has a business providing educational workshops and special events. Our b/g twins are 10 and we have a super awesome 14 year old boy.

We love learning about other cultures and would be grateful for help with childcare and cooking and the renovation projects we have going on. If you want experience working with groups of kids and learning some engineering principles along the way, casual assistance with my workshops could be available.

We have a small-ish house on a small acreage, surrounded by trees and native wildlife. You'd be living with us in our home, which is chaotic, noisy and fun. The younger kids require a fair amount of attention, but really just want to play and have fun. Our eldest is a reader and enjoys being intellectually challenged. We have two cats, who are very much a part of the family.

A great location for someone who enjoys the outdoor life, rather than the nightlife and enjoys playing an active part in family life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
General family life and new skills if willing to try their hand at a variety of projects
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Spending quality time with our kids would cover the majority of volunteer work, but we'd also want help with the cooking. If you are a keen gardener or handy person, there's always something that needs doing around the house, as we are currently renovating! School holidays are extremely busy times and during the days I'm working full time, as is my husband, so we need the kids entertained and fed and looked after . Weekends are your own to spend as you wish, although we are happy if you choose to spend them with us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double sized bedroom, with wireless internet. Sharing a bathroom with kids.
What else ...
Lots of walking and outdoor activities relatively nearby. Biggest town is about 30 minutes away and there are bus stops close by that can take you to the local train station or town.

Our only expectation of those we share our home with is that they don't add to the chaos :-)
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

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Feedback left by and about host (13)

21/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

Hello,
Thank you very much for all the things you've made for me.
I really appreciated my stay! I enjoyed looking after the children, play with them all the game they love, or doing a lot of manual activities. I really liked helping Kerry in all her daily activities for the workshops or at the house. And I really enjoyed being part of the… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I really enjoyed my stay! I loved looking for the children, playing with them, baking,.... They introduced me to their favorite games and activities too. The kids are smart, willing to learn and fun to be around!

I also got to see some beautiful sights of the Blue Mountains, Kerry or Ollie fetched me to and from the train station every time and… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Such a happy and fun young lady to have around. The kids were soooooo sad when she left. Linda was fabulous with keeping the children entertained and helping them with school work and other projects and activities. Always keen to join in on family outings and kept me company during a few random shopping trips.

(Excellent )

05/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)

Scott was a pleasure to have around. The kids adored him and spent hours playing, swinging and chatting away with him. They especially loved the morning pancakes Scott made.

Scott was a great help in the kitchen and helped clear a load of rubble from the yard and made a nice area for our dog to stay safe.

Thanks for some fun times and best… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host

This was my first Workaway experience, and it could not have been better. Ollie, Kerry, Joshua, Preston, and Sasha, thank you for allowing me to spend some time with you, although it was much too short for my liking. Loved the swing, piggy back rides, and a couple of rounds of FIFA 2016!

Had a bon fire (with smores) and a couple of wild… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host

I was so lucky to find this family for my first workaway experience. I could not expect better. The kids are a bit noisy but so cute :)
Kerry and Ollie are really nice and they know how to welcome a guest ! It was a pleasure to do some works like painting, building, tinkering and cooking :)
I hope to see you again, maybe in France !
Cheers !

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)

Flo was an absolute pleasure to have around. Not only did we have great conversations, played some good games of risk and got to learn some French from him, but he also did a number of jobs that we would never have been able to get done without him. Great cooking, fabulous fence building, wall painting and rabbit relocating - bon bon.

Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

What a fabulous helper! Anna came in and it was like she'd always been here. There was nothing she couldn't or wouldn't try and my kids adored her from the start. She made time for each of them individually and while she played with them and catered to their needs, she also knew exactly where to draw the line.
She painted, cleaned, cooked,… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)

I simply can't rate Vanessa highly enough - such an outgoing, fun and enthusiastic young lady to have around!
The kids had an absolute ball and always enjoyed the new activities you found for them to do. Such a pleasure seeing your smiling face every day and it felt so great knowing I could get on with my work and my kids were happy and… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host

Dear Kerry, Oliver, Sasha, Preston and Joshua
thanks for the brilliant weeks with you. I really felt like a member of your family from the first day. It was so amazing that you let me go to the wildlifepark with the kids, helped me to improve my english and picked me up from the train station every time. The work ("babysitting") wasn't so hard… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Katja)

Katja was a delight to have around. She helped out with everything - making furniture (a lot!), painting (a lot!), but mostly just being a fabulous role model for the kids. She played with them constantly, helped with their homework, taught them some German and was very patient and thoughtful.

(Excellent )

15/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna )

Joanna was the best first experience we could have had. She instinctively knew what to do to help and was brilliant with my three kids, not to mention great company for me. She jumped in to help in every aspect of our home and fit right in.

(Excellent )

15/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joanna ) for host

I had the best couple of weeks with this amazing family. They made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived and made me feel like part of the family. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work here! :)

(Excellent )

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