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Visit local attractions, rivers, waterfalls, bushlands in Armidale, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    I live in a rural university town, so there is often a bit more happening culturally than in towns this size. It's quite a multicultural community, partly due to the uni.
    Armidale is about half way between Sydney and Brisbane, on the New England Tablelands. About 1000m altitude, so nicely cooler than other places around.
    I work part-time for an agroecological community NGO. Although there may be potential for volunteering through my work at times I would like some help around home, gardening etc, maybe cooking if you like to, possibly a bit of pet-sitting.
    I've been a workawayer while travelling myself and met some lovely people. I would like to return the favour, seeing as I'm grounded for a while.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Outdoor activities
    Plant care
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Music
    History
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Visit local attractions, rivers, waterfalls, bushland & bushtucka walks, countryside drives, potential farm visits on occasion. Live music, whatever is on in town at the time.
    English (Australian) practice.
    Hope to exchange ideas, enjoy conversations and learn about places I might want to visit one day.

  • Help

    Help

    General help around the house and yard, gardening, mowing, cooking, washing up, whatever you feel you can help with. I'm flexible with what help I require.
    Possibly help with tree planting or nursery work.
    Ability to work independently and unsupervised is a must.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is in a small 2 bedroom 1950's ex-housing commission cottage in a quiet residential neighbourhood.
    A single room with a double bed, linen and towels provided. Shared bathroom, lounge and kitchen.

    I enjoy cooking and eat largely unprocessed vegetable-based food, trying to add kangaroo meat or chicken a few times a week.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a train here from Sydney once a day. Flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane. Buses north. Not a lot of public transport options. I'm usually able to pick up from the station etc.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I don't have wifi. I hotspot myself to work from home.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I have a dog, so any pets would need to get along with him. He's pretty friendly with most other dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Madigan (3 years)

    Kelpie x crossed with a Kelpie x.
    Medium sized desexed male dog.
    Mostly friendly with others. Fine with people.
    Loves to play ball.

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A house and yard are covered in fresh, thick snow. Trees and fence are frosted, with a car parked outside. Everything looks peaceful and wintry.
A small grassy front yard with overgrown plants, a wooden fence, and a parked silver car. Residential house and trees visible across the street under blue sky.
People are planting small trees in rows on a grassy field. Each sapling is protected by a white tube. The scene is outdoors, sunny, cooperative.
A sunny backyard with tall green trees, overgrown grass, a rotary clothesline, a small shed, and a yellow blanket or towel lying on the ground.
A neatly made bed with a pink pillow and quilt. Crocheted blanket, open closet with clothes, a fan, shoes, and a small shelf fill the cozy room.
A cozy bedroom with an unmade bed, colorful blanket, open closet with clothes, a fan, books on a bedside table, and sunlight streaming through patterned curtains.
A black and brown dog lays on a wooden deck in the sun. Greenery, a car, and a wooden fence are visible in the bright background.

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