Alice

& Jack

Travel information

We are currently

Description

We’re currently half way through our 1st WHV, and so far we’ve had an incredible time travelling, working, Au Pairing and House Sitting around Queensland.

We're now at the stage where we're looking to find our longer term home as we think about where to live work and settle for the next few years. We'd love to get a feel of places we could call home by experiencing Workaways across NSW, VIC, and SA.

Our time in Australia so far has taken us out of our comfort zone; trying new things, learning new skills and meeting people. We've integrated into a family during our time as Au Pairs, made the best furry friends as house sitters, become master furniture builders, painters and AdHoc tech support for friends, family and Neighbours on Bribie Island. We think being a Workawayer is the perfect next experience to utilise all our skills and experience family and community as we explore new areas of Australia.

This is our first time as Workawayers, and a new experience for us as, back home in Dundee, Scotland, we were usually the ones hosting friends and family, hosting dinner and games nights, and planning spontaneous trips to the beach, and walks in the countryside.

More about us:
Alice, 28
The organised one. Loves all things creative, crafty and sustainable. Makes a good coffee. Loves to cook but often skips using a recipe. Talented thrifter and repurposed. Always hunts down the best art, cultural experiences and foodie spots when travelling. Has no sense of direction. Eats all the fruits and veggies.

Jack, 27
The Spontaneous one. A tech guru that can fix anything. Loves a good coffee. Always has a fun fact. Spontaneous road trip initiator. Always down for a hike but never remembers his water. 50% Boy Scout/50% City Boy. Very proud Scotsman, and golfer in training. Was born with a built in compass. Is learning to love fruit and veg.

We both love an adventure, whether it’s urban or out in the wilderness, and love an excuse to bring people together! We’ve been exploring Scotland for the past 6 years and can’t wait to get even more stuck in here in Aus, meeting new people and exploring even more!

Interests

Videography

Technology

Politics / Social justice

LGBTQ

Events & social

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Fashion or beauty

Culture

Self development

Movies & TV

Charity work

Music

History

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Photography

Cooking & food

Architecture

Drawing & painting

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Dancing

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

House & pet sitting

Gardening

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Able to teach about:  

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Alice:
Barista trained
Housekeeping experience. Excellent organisation and decluttering skills.
Loves arty jobs, from DIY to murals, window art, crafts, interior design , merchandising etc. Furniture upcycling, painting, sewing.
Former fashion student, with an eye for design (excellent thrift companion and style advisor)
Trained in Digital Media and Marketing, Design, Content Creation, Copywriting.
Loves ideation and getting new ideas off the ground
Event planning experience (both professional and personal)
Loads of knowledge on sustainable living, and has won over a few people with plant based cooking. Will not stop until the job is done.
Some experience taking care of an allotment, clearing land, etc.

Jack:
Excellent photographer
Tech wizard that can fix anything (your everyday IT advisor).
Loves to help people and can chat to anyone. Excellent with kids, and loves taking care of animals.
Management experience
Luxury goods sales experience
Loves to drive (manual and automatic with 4 years experience)
Great with pets
Economics and International Relations Graduate
No stranger to manual labour, outdoor work and mowing the lawn.
Has helped out with boat maintenance and cementing, furniture sanding and painting since arriving in Aus.

We are so ready to get stuck in and turn our hand to anything! This trip is all about being open to new experiences and learning new skills. We've already got stuck in with so many jobs and projects here and we are looking forward to the next one!

Age

28 & 27

What else ...

We can provide reference from House Sitting, Au Pairing, Employment and from a rental all here in Australia. Jack has a Australian Police Check due to previous employment, and Alice is happy to acquire one if needed.

We have our own vehicle (Non 4WD), so we can easily access almost any location. We have a rooftop tent which we can use if needed, but would prefer to stay indoors as we move towards Winter.

Alice is vegan, but is very happy to eat fruit and veg or cook for herself if this does not fit your lifestyle.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Some animal fur

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  Special dietary requirements
  1 Vegan