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The image depicts a mid-century modern house with a flat roof, featuring a brick wall, glass windows, and a patio area with potted plants and a grassy lawn.
The image depicts a mid-century modern house with a flat roof, featuring a brick wall, glass windows, and a patio area with potted plants and a grassy lawn.
The image depicts a mid-century modern house with a flat roof, featuring a brick wall, glass windows, and a patio area with potted plants and a grassy lawn.

New South Wales, Australia

Help me around the house while exploring the area in Mount Ousley, Australia
Hi, my name is DJ: a Nepalese Australian. I have been in Australia for 21 years. I have 2 adult children who don't live with me. I used to be a Himalayan trekking leader when I was young but now I work for a bus company. I like going to the gym, ......
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The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a white house with a window and a garden path lined with raised beds and bird cages, surrounded by lush trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a white house with a window and a garden path lined with raised beds and bird cages, surrounded by lush trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a white house with a window and a garden path lined with raised beds and bird cages, surrounded by lush trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a white house with a window and a garden path lined with raised beds and bird cages, surrounded by lush trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a white house with a window and a garden path lined with raised beds and bird cages, surrounded by lush trees and foliage.

Victoria, Australia

Create a permaculture garden and a mini food forest while enjoying Stawell, Victoria, Australia
I am renovating a formerly derelict 1950s house, with echoes of Art Deco, in the beautiful town of Stawell, 5 minutes walk to bush land and walks, 15 minutes walk to the town centre, and 30 minutes drive to Halls Gap/the Grampians National Park. The ......
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The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.
The image depicts two men riding horses on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The riders are wearing helmets and holding polo mallets.

Victoria, Australia

Help with childminding in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
We r a family of 3 my husband myself and our 12yr old son Jett, we live in the beautiful Macedon Ranges Victoria in a town called Kyneton lots of great restaurants pubs and shops, only an hour from Melb with a great train service available also. ......
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Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Two men float on inner tubes in a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, with lily pads floating on the water\'s surface. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.

Queensland, Australia

Regenerative tree and permaculture farm at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
We are a Holisiticaly Managed Regenerative Tree farm located inland of Rainbow Beach, using the Keyline Scale of Permanence and Permaculture principles to develop infrastructure, water and tree systems on the farm. We are approaching a 'closed loop' ......
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The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, rustic house with a patio area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements, including plants, furniture, and decorative items.

Western Australia, Australia

Join our artistic community and learn about permaculture in Denmark, Australia
I'm an artist living off my arts and crafts, I'm into gardening and permaculture, bettering myself, and sharing my grey-hair wisdom. I'm a traveller at heart, been on the road for 50 years and decided to settle down in one of the most beautiful ......
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A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
A woman in a red jacket stands with arms outstretched on a road near a lake, surrounded by mountains and rocks, with a serene atmosphere.
about 19 days ago

Tasmania, Australia

Help appreciated with gardening near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hi my name is Jenny, I am easy going, friendly and compassionate. I live with 3 cats in an old wooden cottage with a lovely big garden on a double-block. I really enjoy my full-time work as a Community Health Social Worker but it means that I am ......
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The image depicts a charming house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a bench and a chimney, set against a serene and natural backdrop.

New South Wales, Australia

Stay in the Malanda tablelands and help with my garden and fencing in Queensland, Australia
My house is a charming renovated Queenslander set on 5 acres of pastures and rainforest. It is very peaceful with lots of wildlife and resident platypus in the the permanent creek. This is a beautiful property and I am sure you will love it as much ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a sandy shore, a few people, and a staircase leading down to the water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a sandy shore, a few people, and a staircase leading down to the water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a sandy shore, a few people, and a staircase leading down to the water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

New South Wales, Australia

Enjoy gardening in the stunning south coast of New South Wales, Australia
I have a small rural property in a lovely community and live in a owner built house. I enjoy planting native trees and shrubs and I have an organic orchard and vegetable garden. I live off the grid supplying my own water and solar electricity . ......
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The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a woman holding two children, with a third child standing in front of her, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with trees and a body of water.

New South Wales, Australia

Join our family of four in Smithtown, NSW, Australia
We are a family of 4 looking for someone to help out with our day to day life . I am offering accomodation and food in exchange for 3 hours of work a day! Times are set so you know in advance when you are free to get a job or explore the beautiful ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape of rolling hills, lush green forests, and scattered houses, set against a blue sky with white clouds.

Queensland, Australia

Noosa hinterland homestead with biodynamic garden and wildlife regeneration in Pomona, Australia
Set in Pomona on 9 acres my land is home to may friendly faces, kangaroos, abundance of birds, snakes and of course our furry friends 4 dogs and a flock of chickens. I am regenerating the land with natives and working with land for wildlife and ......
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The image depicts a woman with long, red hair and a purple floral top, standing in front of a light blue wall with a subtle texture.
The image depicts a woman with long, red hair and a purple floral top, standing in front of a light blue wall with a subtle texture.
The image depicts a woman with long, red hair and a purple floral top, standing in front of a light blue wall with a subtle texture.
The image depicts a woman with long, red hair and a purple floral top, standing in front of a light blue wall with a subtle texture.
The image depicts a woman with long, red hair and a purple floral top, standing in front of a light blue wall with a subtle texture.
about 2 days ago

Victoria, Australia

Help me with house and garden projects at my beach shack in Surf Beach, Australia
My place is a vibrant, colourful art studio and beach house by the coast, situated in the very middle of Phillip Island. With a stunning Surf Beach 500 m at the end of the road, my sweet little abode is a nature lovers and / or surfer’s delight. My ......
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The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.
The image depicts a man installing a wooden shelf with hooks on a white wall, wearing safety gear and a black jacket.

Victoria, Australia

Come lend a hand on various projects in my cozy home in Castlemaine, Australia
Hi there - we have a spare room over January to stay whilst keeping busy around the house and garden. We're on a 1000 square meter residential block in the heart of Castlemaine. Other members of the household will be away, I'll be working during the ......
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The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.
The image depicts a man and two children in a red tractor, with a blue machine behind them, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy hill.

New South Wales, Australia

Enjoy nature and quietness and help us on our self sufficient farm in Larnook, Australia
We are a german couple with two little kids aged 2 and 4 , that loves living in nature and that's why we bought 90 acres of bushland right up a mountain to start our dream of a self sufficient farm . We love our animals and what we have achieved in ......
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The image depicts a family of five sitting on a log, with a river and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a family of five sitting on a log, with a river and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a family of five sitting on a log, with a river and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor setting.

Queensland, Australia

Learn about the regenerative agriculture journey and eco friendly lifestyle in Goovigen, Australia
We're a family in beautiful Goovigen near Rockhampton in Queensland with a regenerative agriculture farm. We do hay and cattle and are trying to get our permaculture garden up and running. We have 3 little kids who make our world go around and love ......
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a white fence, trees, and a pond, set against a dramatic grey and cloudy sky.
about 14 days ago

New South Wales, Australia

Come and help with our family close to Sydney, Australia
Join our energetic family with two teenage boys aged 17 and 19 in our spacious home close to Sydney. We keep chickens, ducks and dogs plus 2 indoor parrots. Accommodation is a very comfortable and private double room with a queen size bed and ......
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The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a house, with a fountain featuring a statue of a child in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

Victoria, Australia

Help us on our little slice of paradise in the garden on a small, river front property in the countryside located just off the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia
This is a small, river front property in the countryside located just off the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. My wife Maria, myself (Jessie) and our two dogs live in our beautiful mudbrick homestead built amongst a big garden, gumtrees, ......
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The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene sunset over rolling hills, with a vibrant orange sky, dark clouds, and a radiant sun peeking through the trees in the distance.

New South Wales, Australia

Help us with reforesting projects and expanding the koala corridor in McLeans Ridges, Australia
We have bought an overgrown 50 acre property that has been left for 20 years- and are very slowly reforesting it. We are also expanding the Koala corridor around the edge of the property. We have 10 chickens and a large veggie garden. We have ......
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The image depicts a woman and a dog posing for a selfie in front of a tree, with the woman wearing a straw hat and the dog sitting in a shopping cart.
The image depicts a woman and a dog posing for a selfie in front of a tree, with the woman wearing a straw hat and the dog sitting in a shopping cart.
The image depicts a woman and a dog posing for a selfie in front of a tree, with the woman wearing a straw hat and the dog sitting in a shopping cart.

Queensland, Australia

Help around the house and enjoy simple living with nature near in Beachmere, Australia
We are an easy going couple on 20 acres in South East Queensland. My husband has injured his shoulder which requires long term rehabilitation and we need a little help around the place with some of the more physical aspects of maintaining acreage. ......
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The image depicts a modern building with a glass front, situated on a street corner, featuring a red sign with illegible text and a parking meter in front.
The image depicts a modern building with a glass front, situated on a street corner, featuring a red sign with illegible text and a parking meter in front.

Queensland, Australia

Help in our new house in Brisbane city near airport, Australia
were are live in brisbane for over 20 years , Indian background , non smoker , we are a family of 4 people , would be good to have a different perspective and help with your experience, we have recently moved to a new home and in the process of ......
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The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a small bird perched on a black metal railing, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The bird is facing away from the camera.
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Tasmania, Australia

Looking for some help with gardening and some light maintenance near a beautiful beach, East Coast of Tasmania
I live on the East Coast of Tasmania, about one hour from Hobart, near Orford and near a beautiful beach, on the doorstep of Maria Island. As the nearest shops and the main highway (and bus stop) are 5km away, having your own transport is handy but ......
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