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Take part in some creative projects and learn about permaculture in Bobs Farm, NSW, Australia

Permaculture research and education farm port Stephens NSW, nestled in estuary ecosystem, 10minutes to beautiful beaches,all natural cultural experience,focus-spontaneous appreciations and learning in nature.'great time to be alive' In exchange, I ......

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Join our family for cultural exchange in West Moonah, Australia

We are a family of four plus one lovely dog. We live in suburban West Moonah, just 15 mins from Hobart CBD with easy bus transport. We have a self-contained studio granny flat (with kitchen and bathroom). We’re interested in cultural exchange, and ......

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Learn about permaculture in a medieval style building near Castlemaine, Australia

I’m a permaculture teacher living on 5 acres in Castlemaine. My home is built using medieval techniques and is beautiful and unusual. I need some help with making some changes to the buildings ( they are mostly made of cob, with wattle and daub ......

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Join us to learn gardening, painting and some other tasks in Cairns, Australia

We are two males, We are home most days. We are gay friendly. We prefer to host one traveller at a time-we do not take in couples.

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Join our family in our ecovillage in Narara, Australia

We are Megan, John and River We warmly welcome you to our home situated within an ecovillage on the Central Coast just 1.5hrs north of Sydney. Update Dec 2025: We finished our house 1 year ago now so its time to already sand back and revarnish ......

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Join our fun, active, rural family in northwest Tasmania, Australia

We are a family of five (Dad, Mum, and kids aged 11, 9 and 18 months). We live on a 15 acre rural property near Devonport, Tasmania. We currently have some sheep and some trees (but plenty of room for more!). We are a 10 minute drive from some great ......

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Join us in our vineyard and around the home near Canberra, Australia

We are living on a 60acre property. We used to make wine from our vineyards and run a restaurant, but now we are retired, these facilities are leased out to others . We are restoring our vineyard to back to health as a love project. We sometimes ......

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Language exchange, help with childminding and farm stay in Sandford, Tas, Australia

Hello! Bonjour! Hallo! We are Kate and Florian and baby Evander. We live on 10 hectares in beautiful Sandford, just a 30 minute drive from the city centre of Hobart. We run a farm where we produce seeds for the company we own: Seed Freaks, Florian ......

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Join our family on our hobby farm in the beautiful Fern Hill, Australia

We are a family of five living on a farm in the Macedon Ranges close to the towns of Woodend, Kyneton and Trentham. We have Angus cattle, two corgis, chooks and some ducks. We have a large garden, orchard and vegetable garden. We have a swimming ......

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Join daily life of our family while exploring Mullumbimby Creek, Australia

We are a family of four, plus a dog. Living on a beautiful bush acreage just outside of Mullumbimby, near Byron Bay. We would like help with basic gardening, land maintenance, odd jobs and possibly some bush regeneration, via planting new trees. We ......

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Help around the house and learn to garden in Torquay, Australia

Originally from the Rheinland, I have lived in England and Australia for the last 40 years. My eco house in Torquay has a big vegetable garden and fruit trees. I am a 5 Minute walk from the beach and the shops.

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Join us on our family property where rainforest meets the beach in Verrierdale, Australia

We’re a family of three living on an 11-acre property in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland. Our home is surrounded by nature, fresh air, and plenty of peaceful space to unwind. And only 15 minutes to the beach. My husband is a carpenter working early ......

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Join our family and with daily life, NSW, Australia

I am a single mum with two kids (girl 8 years old, and boy 12 years old), and a dog. Our girl sing in a choir and our boy is super interested in Mountain Biking and playing piano. I am hoping to find someone that could help me around the house, ......

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Homestead and outdoors in Wooroloo, Australia

We are looking for help with gardening and some general maintenance in exchange for food and accommodation. We're not overly organised with cooking so can't cook meals for helpers regularly, but happy to provide food and take shopping list requests. ......

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Live surrounded by beautiful nature while dog sitting in Brisbane, Australia

Hi I'm Alex. I’m 34 years old, originally from Mexico, and currently calling Brisbane, Australia, my home. Life has been a journey full of sports, adventure, and craftsmanship. I’ve always had a deep love for all kinds of sports – whether it’s ......

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Help me with permaculture project and explore Tenterfield, Australia

I have a humble little 3 acre property accompanying a three bedroom home/ a renovated shouse and a five pen insulated chook shed that has been converted into a wonderful decked out entertainment/ wellbeing space with its own kitchenette. I live here ......

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Cleaning up the land, help around the house and garden in Margaret River, Australia

Hello everybody, I am originally from London England and I have travelled a fair bit in Europe and India Southeast Asia New Zealand Australia and I would still like to travel more be cause there is lots of places I've not seen. I have been to India ......

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Painting, gardening and other projects at home in Tolga, Australia

Hi I live in Tolga on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. One hr drive inland from Cairns, The town is surrounded by farmland and natural features e.g. walking tracks , mountain bike tracks, volcanic lakes by, rainforest and open woodlands, a man ......

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Helpers with horse experience welcome near Brisbane, Australia

We are looking for helpers on our small farm. Duties including feeding and riding horses for experienced riders. Accommodation is a modern self contained cabin with great views. We supply food and accommodation in exchange for help. The help is ......

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Enjoy our sustainable nature reserve in Eungella, Queensland, Australia

We are interested most things to do with nature and sustainable living. I was in the construction and mining industry for over 20 years, prior to that I worked in sawmills and the timber industry. We have 3 dogs who are all very friendly, Our ......

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