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1 May 2026
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Hello Workawayers,
My name is Angie. I’m 50 years old with a real zest for life and a passion for creating a warm, vibrant, and welcoming home. I share my space with two senior gentleman cats who love their snuggles and bring a calm, affectionate presence to the home.
My home is cosy, colourful, and filled with warmth, love, and creativity. I’m currently semi-retired, occasionally doing dog grooming from home, and also working part-time as a pastry chef in Springwood.
While my indoor space is well-loved and lived in, my garden and outdoor areas are where I especially need help. I have several ongoing projects that need attention, starting with clearing and weeding, followed by planting and bringing the garden back to life. I also have some general home maintenance, simple repairs, and a few creative hands-on projects around the house.
I’m hoping to welcome couples or female travellers who enjoy practical outdoor work, don’t mind getting their hands dirty, and would like to be part of a relaxed and friendly home environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Technology
Pets
Culture
Self development
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Beach
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love cooking and have a background in baking and pastry work, so if you share an interest in food or cooking we will likely get along well. I also have a big soft spot for cats, so animal lovers are especially welcome.
I enjoy a good recipe exchange and love sharing ideas, flavours, and inspiration in the kitchen. I have travelled in the past and speak Japanese. Although I was born in Australia, my family background is Russian, Polish, and Greek, which has given me an appreciation for different cultures and ways of living.
I would describe myself as warm, nurturing, friendly, and easy-going, and I enjoy creating a comfortable, welcoming home environment where people feel at ease.
I also know many local walks, natural swimming holes, waterfalls, and good cafés and takeaway spots in the area, and I’m happy to share recommendations to help you explore and enjoy the Blue Mountains.
Help
Primary tasks focus on gardening and outdoor maintenance, especially clearing overgrown areas, weeding, mowing, and preparing garden beds for planting. This also includes building simple garden bed frames to help structure and improve the garden space.
General indoor tasks are light and shared, such as vacuuming and keeping common areas clean and tidy, as you would when living in a shared home, along with cleaning up after oneself to maintain a comfortable and respectful living environment.
Daily life also includes helping care for the home environment, including feeding my two senior cats who love attention and cuddles.
There is flexibility for creative or practical projects for those who enjoy improving spaces and bringing new ideas to life, especially in the garden and outdoor areas.
Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help as we work together to create a comfortable, well-kept home and garden space.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a comfortable private double bedroom within a small 3-bedroom home. It is a simple, cosy space designed for rest and privacy after a day in the garden, around the house, or out on an adventure exploring the beautiful Blue Mountains.
The room includes a double bed with clean linen, storage for your belongings, and a quiet space to relax.
Shared areas of the home are relaxed and welcoming, including the kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces. These are shared in a respectful and easy-going way, where everyone helps to keep things tidy and comfortable.
There is also a large outdoor deck area with seating, a dining table, a gas BBQ, and lounging chairs, offering a very relaxing outlook. It’s a lovely space to unwind, enjoy meals, and take in the peaceful surroundings.
The home has a warm, loving, colourful, lived-in feel with an artsy, relaxed atmosphere.
What else ...
Important note:
This is a home with cats. Two indoor–outdoor senior cats live here and are part of the household. They are friendly, affectionate, and love attention and cuddles.
As a lot of the work is outdoors, including gardening and yard maintenance, this placement may not be suitable for people with significant allergies or sensitivities.
I love cooking and am happy to accommodate all dietary requirements, so food preferences or restrictions are not a problem.
In terms of transport, having a car is ideal for getting around the area. However, if you don’t have one, Springwood Station is approximately a 30-minute walk from the home, and there is also a bus stop on the street that goes directly to the station if you prefer not to walk. I also travel up the mountains from time to time, and when I am available I’m happy to offer lifts to the station or drop-offs along the way if your destination is on route.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Sharky (16 years)
Shy and gentle boy that loves his belly rubbed.
Little Moo (20 years)
Cuddly little one eyed cat. Gentle and loves to be carried everywhere and put on your lap. Always around if you are eating and loves purring.
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They were incredibly helpful around the home, whether it was making fresh bread, helping with tools, or fixing my mum’s taps and… read more
Our task was mainly to build a cattunnel at her mums place. It turned out to be a… read more
What really sets Angie apart is her passion for baking and her current studies in chef school. You definitely… read more
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They were incredibly helpful around the home, whether it was making fresh bread, helping with tools, or fixing my mum’s taps and… read more
Our task was mainly to build a cattunnel at her mums place. It turned out to be a… read more
What really sets Angie apart is her passion for baking and her current studies in chef school. You definitely… read more
She’s also an amazing baker! There was almost always a muffin or some kind of treat left out for me,… read more
Philip was incredibly handy and proactive. He built a fantastic rack for my commercial mixer stand so I could finally store my large trays underneath—an absolute game-changer in… read more
The work we did was very chill, mainly some gardening or garden cleanup. The good thing is that you can have your own input in the garden!
You also get a lot of freedom and… read more
Duy is a phenomenal cook and taught me and cooked a beautiful Vietnamese dish that I have now cooked again twice since their departure. Everybody so far says its the best dish they have had yet in Australia so I am super happy to add this to my recipie. book.
Now not only are Duy and Marie super hard… read more
They were always willing to lend a hand and get involved in the various tasks I assigned. While their helpfulness was appreciated, I did find that they required a good deal of guidance and specific direction to ensure tasks were… read more
We had a great chat about our personality types before she arrived and I explained how I like to have workaways help.
She was so easy to get along with and very intuitive. Most days she would set her own hours with a range of projects or tasks around the house or garden and just get jobs done. She was… read more
Angie was my first WorkAway host in Australia and I don't know quite what I was expecting but I definitely didn't imagine I'd leave with a lovely new group of friends in The Blue Mountains. Angie's friends are a fun and… read more
She made friends easily and was neat and tidy, followed all house rules, maaged her own time and work schedule without prompting and was very kind to my pets.
She has a lot of friends so I was never bored. Of course her baking and cooking is so amazing🥰
And if you like cats, here is the best place.
I mean, where is the "super awesome host" badge in here ? Doesn't exist ?! It should ! And Angela would most deserve it !
What an awesome time we spent at her place. Angela is a very caring, loveable, kind, easy-going woman and an excellent cook as well ! And those muffins and cookies 🤤.
Angela made sure we… read more
Thanks for helping me. My English is not good but she tried to listen and talked to me many things.
Her charming personality and her Japanese skill was also helpful to me.
She is sooo busy, her morning is early
When we get up there is a cookie or muffin she maae that on that… read more
We(my friend and I) spent a lovely week at adorable house with three cutest cats(shaky, moo and squid). Angella was always kind and listening, and let us do as we'd like to. She is so busy as a dog trimmer, and we were always happy to help not only with weeding in the garden, but also dishes and laundry. She is a… read more
