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Hi,
I live on a residential property with two buildings and two other females (mother and daughter) in Ocean Shores, NSW, Australia.
I am located in one of the most popular areas of the Northern Rivers, a 3-minute drive to beautiful beaches in Brunswick Heads and New Brighton/South Golden Beach, 15 minutes drive to Mullumbimby and 18 minutes drive to Byron Bay. The Ocean Shores shopping centre is within 10 minutes walking distance.
I love the beach, vegan cooking, yin yoga, meditation, painting, dancing and gardening.
There is always something to do in the garden and I'd appreciate some help there. When the weather doesn't allow for outside work there are also some light maintenance jobs inside the house, like painting or cleaning.
Sometimes I like to go away for a few days and require a house and cat sitter.
Generally I'd like help 4 hrs per day, 5 days per week but this can be negotiated.
You would be staying with myself in the main house in a generous-sized guest room; it has a queen-size bed, wardrobe and ceiling fan. Your bathroom is a few steps down a hallway. There is also a big lounge, kitchen/dining area and a verandah.
I prefer someone who appreciates a vegan lifestyle or is open to learn about it. You could eat with the host or cook your own meals, however this is a vegan household and cooking meat is not appropriate.
Please note: There is a cat in the house; she is quite old and usually stays in one room but someone with an allergy should be aware of that.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Movies & TV
Self development
Plant care
Music
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Dancing
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You would be living with a mature German born host who has lived in Australia for 30+ years.
You can learn about a vegan lifestyle.
There are several dance classes in this area that are all wonderful to participate in, eg 5 Rhythms, Heart Dance, Sundance, Ecstatic Dance...
Help
I would like help in the garden and around the house. 4 hrs/5 days per week
Generally I would like someone who is able to work self-motivated and independently once a project has been explained. Flexibility with work hours is important too as sometimes it may be too hot to work in the garden or there might be rainy days and it is more appropriate to do inside jobs like cleaning or painting.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You would have a generous sized bedroom with 2 windows, blinds, curtains, ceiling fan, wardrobe and queen size bed. The bathroom is a few meters down the hallway.
You can cook your own meat-free food or eat with the host.
What else ...
It would be beneficial to have your own vehicle as public transport is limited. A walk to the beach takes 30 minutes, walking to the Shopping Centre takes 10 minutes; there is also a pub, cafe, bakery, health food shop, herbal dispensary, sushi bar and more.
Good items to bring are your own art supplies, yoga mat and sun-protective clothing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have unlimited NBN internet. Sorry no pets as there is an elderly cat in the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Pixy
Pixy is a female cat that has lived with me for 15 years. As she is adopted I don't know her exact age but she could be 16-18 years old! She is a shy cat that likes to be left alone but enjoys a good pat mostly in the evenings.
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