Help me with developing a permaculture, sustainable farm and building in Sunshine Coast, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Looking for people to help with various building projects (sauna, and natural cob build), planting trees, gardening, feeding animals and cooking.
    Especially the next few weeks and over the Christmas period.


    hey there, my name is maitland and i am 28 years old from the Sunshine Coast. i have been travelling around the world and Australia for the past 8 years, alot of my time was spent in latin america , learning spanish and portuguese, with focus on spending time with the locals and getting to know the culture.

    In my travels i have done alot of workaways, and they always have been some of my favourtie parts of travel and when i am not travelling, i am here working on the family farm. Me and my parents really like to learn new things from people from aound the globe, aswell as share what we have to offer.
    We are an almost self sufficient organic farm in the Sunshine Coast hinterland(1hour from sunshinecoast beaches). in 2019 my parents decided to retire and we downsized the family bussiness, and now focus more on regeneration agriculture, permaculture and living in a sustainable way with an emphasis on amazing food!

    at the moment on the farm there is a few very well established gardens and orchard, and many trees to still be planted.

    We also we have a few buildng projects, including natural building and cob work, and there’s always work in the gardens and kitchen as well cultivating and preparing food.
    We are all about community vibe, and very open for new ideas and things that we could create together, we have 120acres of hinterland country backing onto state forests and natural reserves.

    I my self and very Interested in movement based practices, meditations, and breathwork which I would happily be able to share. We also have plenty of forests and clear running creeks to enjoy.

    My parents and brother have many years of experience in the regeneration agricultural and permaculture side of things and are always wanting to teach new people.

    We are over all looking for people who really want to learn more about this way of living, who enjoy good food and stunning views!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a very open minded Australian family, with a great love for food and community living , i have been travelling alot around the world and have also had alot of culture exchange through workers here on the farm, i think it could be a great place to exchange ideas, and show you a bit about life in australia, on an organic farm surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills

  • Help

    Help

    So at the moment, we have a lot of building work, a sauna build, tiny house build, natural con building as well as pizza oven .

    Also planting trees across the property and permaculture gardening .
    We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and want to learn or share any experience and knowledge. Im open for new ideas and any projects people would like to start.

    help could vairy from building garden beds, to composting, feeding animals, helping build things, to helping preserve food, and preparing in the kitchen. Depending what your goals are we can be flexible.

    Anything that we get on farm is to be shared , meat, cheese,eggs, vegitables, fruits, herbs etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Campers or camper vans are very much welcome, we have a lot of space to provide for that. For people who may not have accommodation,at the moment we have a section of the shed that can be suitable for living in. also there may be a spare room in the main house, depending on circumstances.

    We are also currently in the process of renovating the shed to a lot more suitable accommodation.

    We also have many big tents which can be set up to live in, with access to shower and compost toilet etc.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    the farm is quite big so plenty of places to explore, being in country australia there is also alot places to visit in the region such as gorges, rivers and creeks etc. i would be happy to take people camping on the weekends or on hikes. (some things could be a few hours drive away) i also have a slack line set up, and like to do yoga etc. in my free time. also my sister has around 8 horses, and one beautiful little foal (baby horse) and she would be more then happy to take you for a ride.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 3/4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 951535767241

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