Help our family with gardening and DIY in Millthorpe, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  My name is Danica. I am a business woman, mother of two children (12 and 15) and live in a beautiful cottage in the village of Millthorpe (20 minutes from Orange and 30 minutes from Bathurst). I am in Orange most days so can provide some transport and there is a daily train too.
  
  Accommodation and meals with a small weekly cash $$ allowance, will be provided in exchange for gardening, some cleaning/maintenance/painting around the house and if suitable some larger renovation projects. There is also an opportunity for au pair role to two incredible older children - you would be more of a mentor and friend as they do not require a huge amount of care.
  
  You would be staying in a a self contained studio apartment/cottage that is separate to the main house with two bedrooms, full bathroom and basic kitchen amenities (toaster, kettle, full fridge and microwave) and air-conditioning/heating. The accommodation provided is newly renovated, clean, warm and safe. My family and I love meeting new people, and sharing experiences.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Millthorpe is a beautiful historic village known for its food wine and beautiful scenery. It has a big art scene and is a very friendly and social village of people. There is also a daily return train service to Orange. My kids are very independent and like me, they enjoy meeting new people. My parents live near by and very involved in our life. We would love to host you and give you a beautiful experience of what our region and culture has to offer.

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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

  Gardening: mowing, raking, pruning, mulching. Ad hoc as needed.
  
  Home cleaning : Replacing light bulbs and general maintenance in the house. Cleaning bathrooms, washing bedding, vacuuming, washing windows, Ad hoc cleaning.
  
  Renovation Projects: I am prepapring my house to be sold so there is a paving and landscaping project, small painting tasks, minor repairs.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  You would be staying in a a self contained studio apartment/cottage that is separate to the main house with two bedrooms, full bathroom and basic kitchen amenities (toaster, kettle, full fridge and microwave) and air-conditioning/heating. The accommodation provided is newly renovated, clean, warm and safe.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week