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Northern Territory, Australia

Help me with cooking and DIY in Malak, Northern Territory
I am a woman who likes gardening and do-it-yourself (DIY)) projects. I don't like cooking so when you prepare meals for us to share it will be considered part of helping. I do need more helping hours than cooking hours though! We can go shopping ......
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The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden room with shelves stocked with jars of food and a table displaying baskets of eggs and produce.
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Waikato, New Zealand

Join us in a beautiful rural setting in Coromandel, New Zealand
Right now I am looking for a barista and front of house. A couple of days prior to show you the ropes would be great!! A digital nomad with cafe experience would be perfect as the hours will be minimal and oncall. My accommodation, however, is free ......
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The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.
The image depicts a raised garden bed in front of a house, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden frame and a lush green lawn in the background.

Auckland, New Zealand

Join our non-profit philosophically based retreat in Wellsford, New Zealand
Only time for you to visit .... A unique retreat space set up by a Charity, a philosophically based, non-religious organization. It is completely voluntary and free for young people 18-30 to attend! The philosophy is based on love and exercising ......
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The image features a brown dog wearing a red and white hat, lying on a couch with a multicolored blanket, set against a window with a view of trees outside.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Help us with projects at our ski lodge and enjoy the area of Methven, New Zealand
Lindy and I have a small ski lodge in picturesque Methven after spending time working and travelling around the world. Our lodge is only 300m from the centre of town which has great pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and other amenities. Methven is ......
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The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.

Victoria, Australia

Join us in our tall trees mountain riverside forest near Melbourne, Australia
Enjoy staying in gorgeous open rainforest on 2 acres of magnificent tall trees and lush ferns. There is a lovely creek with fish and state forest that borders this off-grid property. You will stay in a unique hand crafted wooden gypsy wagon. It is ......
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This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.

Queensland, Australia

Join our family and share our way of life near Brisbane, Australia
My name is Ken and I'm a semi-retired engineer/project manager and my wife Linda has a small business at home. It's just us and our dog Charlie now with kids grown up and moved out. We live on the Brisbane river about 6km from the city and about a ......
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A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.
A happy family of five smiles outdoors. Behind them, green hedges, colorful houses, and a church tower create a peaceful, scenic background on a cloudy day.

Tasman, New Zealand

Stay with our family in our peaceful rural home near bike trails and national parks in Wakefield, New Zealand
*We are travelling, and will be hosting again from 1 December 2026 to 1 May 2027* We're Andrea, from New Zealand and Australia, and Gregor, originally from Austria. We're a travelling, worldschooling family with 3 kids, dividing our time between ......
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The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.

Victoria, Australia

General help on the bushy outskirts of Melbourne, Australia
We are a family of five - and three adult boys and a small Jack Russell dog. We have traveled extensively and enjoy meeting different people and learning about different cultures. We are situated in Hurstbridge a beautiful bushy community on the ......
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A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.
A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.
A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.

New South Wales, Australia

Look after my dog while I'm away and discover Mullumbimby Creek, Australia
I have a small rual property not far from Mullumbimby nsw. The house is small and simple and. There is another person living on the property who works evenings. I work away, fly in fly out 4weeks at a time. Looking for someone to look after my dog ......
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An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.
An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.
An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.
An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.
An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.
An elderly couple walks hand-in-hand on a paved path in a park, surrounded by grass, trees, and fallen leaves, with a serene atmosphere.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Enjoy stunning views and help around our property in Napier, New Zealand
We would like a strong, capable person to help us clean ceilings, inside walls, clean & wipe cupboards, wash windows, water pressure our roof & pathways, paint the ceiling of our new sun room. We are looking for help from 27 May. We like a sense ......
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The image depicts a modern home with a unique design, featuring a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of a serene outdoor space. The house is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn.
The image depicts a modern home with a unique design, featuring a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of a serene outdoor space. The house is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn.
The image depicts a modern home with a unique design, featuring a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of a serene outdoor space. The house is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn.

Northland, New Zealand

Join me and share your creativity in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Hi there explorers, here is a girl over coming limiting beliefs taking on 6 acres of beautiful land. Often holding crafternoons with friends to connect & create. I love alternative living, a creative, health and being outside exploring our beautiful ......
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This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.

Queensland, Australia

Experience Sunshine coast living in Paradisem, QLD, Australia
Gail and I have been travelling as workawayers for over 10 years now and we would now like to put some back. We live on the sunshine coast in QLD. 20 minutes to noosa. We need help in the garden and some light renovations. An excellent spot to use ......
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The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink cardigan over a white shirt and colorful apron, smiling at the camera.

Victoria, Australia

Experience genuine hospitality in my artistic home in the rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne, Australia
I have a large artistic house and garden in the Dandenong Ranges of outer Melbourne, near Belgrave. I have 4 children in their twenties who have just left home. I am used to a house full of people and have travelled through many countries. The ......
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The image depicts a man and a dog sitting on rocks, with the man wearing a red helmet and a dark t-shirt, and the dog appearing to be a golden retriever.
The image depicts a man and a dog sitting on rocks, with the man wearing a red helmet and a dark t-shirt, and the dog appearing to be a golden retriever.

New South Wales, Australia

Help with gardening in Mount Victoria, NSW, Australia
I'm an active and sociable person. I spent a lot of time outdoor with activities like kitesurfing, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc. I have a place in the Blue Mountains which I'm always working on in some ways
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The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with a scenic view of trees and buildings in the background, likely taken outdoors during the day.

Southland, New Zealand

Experience farm life with us in Athol, New Zealand
Hello!! We’re Steve and Amanda, a couple living in the small, peaceful town of Athol, nestled between Queenstown, Te Anau, and Invercargill. We are looking for some help in November & December 2025, we have a couple of tasks we need help with - ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a heart-shaped arrangement of white shells on the sand, set against a backdrop of a vast ocean and distant cliffs.

Gisborne, New Zealand

Share our way of life and good company in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple in our 60's living in a simple old Kiwi bach in the heart of Tolaga Bay township, a place with a rich and diverse culture and strong traditions. Tolaga Bay is the perfect gateway to the East Coast of New Zealand. We can help you get ......
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Western Australia, Australia

Help out around our beautiful house and small hobby farm in the gorgeous Ferguson Valley, Australia
Rob and I have a small hobby farm in the gorgeous Ferguson Valley. We have a dog called Harry who loves playing chase and going to the beach. And we have four delightful grandchildren. Rob is the secretary of his local Lions Club and I do volunteer ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small tree with lush foliage, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a bright sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small tree with lush foliage, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a bright sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small tree with lush foliage, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a bright sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small tree with lush foliage, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a bright sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small tree with lush foliage, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a bright sky.

Tasmania, Australia

Learn about organic olive harvests and help with our garden and house in southern Tasmania, Australia
We are a family living on a hobby olive grove in southern Tasmania. We produce a small amount of high quality organic extra virgin olive oil. We moved here because we fell in love with the beautiful, untouched, peaceful countryside, and we wanted ......
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Shape and care for the land in a haven of biodiversity in Cheviot, New Zealand
This is the eco-living arrangement and rural lifestyle of Olmec and Melisa. Our 2 hectare lifestyle forest garden is a haven of biodiversity. We use permaculture principles and approaches to shape and care for the land, growing a wide range of ......
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A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.
A smiling elderly couple takes a selfie on a bright, sunny beach. The sky is blue with clouds, and the ocean waves roll in behind them.

Northland, New Zealand

Country life in Mangawhai, New Zealand
We are Di and Mick a friendly, active, semi-retired couple who require help in our garden and odd jobs around the home. We are on a 1 acre block of land. No animals. We have lovely separate private accommodation for you to stay in which can ......
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