Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Italy - from Mar 2025 until Nov 2025 View all
Description
Hello! I'm Jade. I'm an Australian who has a 12 month working holiday visa for Italy.
I'm a social worker by trade - I've worked the past 10 years for the Queensland Government in the health section. Predominantly working in forensic mental health units but have also worked with children and in the emergency department.
I enjoy moving my body, being in nature, reading, cooking, and being creative.
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Photography
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
House sitting
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am a social worker by trade. I have worked as a social worker for the past 10 years for the government. Predominantly in the forensic mental health sector, however historically I have also worked with children, families, complex mental health, physical health and in crisis settings such as the emergency department and with end of life planning and their families.
As such, I have great interpersonal skills, great communication skills and a great ability to work with discomfort / in challenging situations. I also am very empathic, kind and a curious person who enjoys solving complex systemic problems and achieving outcomes for change!
I am currently house sitting in Italy - the current stint will end 10th April. I have been a house sitter for the past year - the past four months in Italy and prior to that in Australia. I have a current profile on trusted sitters. Prior to the covid pandemic I house sat in Brisbane to save money to allow me to purchase my house. I am skilled in looking after a home and pets and love all animals (not as fond of snakes and spiders but am not scared of them!). When I had my own home I fostered over 50 cats and kittens during a three year period and I also volunteered with the RSPCA to socialise abused dogs to allow them to be safely adopted.
In my professional capacity I have worked with children and families, however in my personal life I am surrounded by children - my brother has two children and my friends have many children - I am aunt and godmother to many from the ages of newborn to 10 years old! I from time to time baby sit these little ones and thoroughly enjoy spending time delighting in the world with children. I have a very good understanding of developmental stages and attachment theory.
I enjoy keeping active - I consider myself quite fit and strong. I enjoy running, hiking, lifting weights and yoga. I like challenging myself and my body. I am planning to complete a yoga teaching course at the end of the year.
I enjoy cooking and enjoy cooking for others! I have in the past been a strict vegan, however now I try to be more flexible and make choices according to nutritional needs, environmental impact, and what's seasonal available. I can live in a vegan household but also can live in a meat eating household - I'm quite flexible.
I am curious and enjoy learning. I consider myself to be a fast learner, and very resilient. I enjoy meaningful connections with others but also enjoy my independence.
I enjoy reading and being creative. I have recently completed a DJ course so have a few skills there - very basic skills! 😅
Age
35
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
