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Our next destination:
Coffs Harbour, Australia - from Feb 2024 until Aug 2024 View all
Description
Hi,
We are Willem (Dutch) and Kate (Australian) and we just moved to Australia from the Netherlands.
At some point in the future we would love to have our own self sustainable property and build an Eco/tiny house (possibly a campsite with different types of eco buildings.)
I (Kate) have spent a few years working on Farms in Europe and Australia learning more about Building and Self sufficiency, I've really enjoyed my time and met some amazing people.
I have a good working knowledge of Gardening and have a few years of experience with renovating/ eco building (cob, strawbale, wattle & daub, aircrete) and working with animals.
We are hard working and like learning new skills.
Willem enjoys learning electrician skills, renovating, Computers ( and has a good working knowledge of IT)
My main interests are eco building, woodworking, renovating, gardening and most creative projects.
We have been together nearly 8 years and enjoy working together and meeting new people.
Interests
Water sportsSustainabilitySailing / BoatingPlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesCyclingGardeningCooking & foodCarpentryBooksArt & designBeachAnimalsYoga / WellnessVan lifePhotographyNatureHitchhikingHiking
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: 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 we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Languages
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Work Experience:
Basic building experience in:
Straw bale, Cob, Wattle & Daub (Tudor),
Aircraft dome rendering/plastering.
All types of cutting on a table saw
Plastering
Cutting and laying tiles
Silaconing
Laying floor boards
Installing ceiling beams
Installing metal beams
Concreting & using a cement mixer
Sanding & Sand blasting
Painting/Lacquering
Use of jigsaw, circular saw, drill, dremel, nail gun.
Gardening;
I have a few years of experience doing recreational gardening, including growing my own veggies and farm work.
Other:
Feeding and tending to animals:
Grooming
Mucking out
Age
38 & 36
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
The work was nice and varied, he appreciates your input and beach is a beautiful area.
We really enjoyed ping pong & music nights, and fell in love with here which is a nature paradise away from the usual rat race.
The work was nice and varied & we… read more
Dave is a friendly and chilled out host and a thoughtfull boss.
Very much enjoyed our of an evening and hope to go back some time
Cheers! :)
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The work was nice and varied, he appreciates your input and beach is a beautiful area.
We really enjoyed ping pong & music nights, and fell in love with here which is a nature paradise away from the usual rat race.
The work was nice and varied & we… read more
Dave is a friendly and chilled out host and a thoughtfull boss.
Very much enjoyed our of an evening and hope to go back some time
Cheers! :)
Doing more than was ever expected of her!
Her skills in renovation were incredible!
She can plaster, tile, wood work, paint, mend things.....the list is endless!
She was great company and cooked too AND was an animal lover!
What more can you want!
Pass this way again soon Kate!
I learnt a lot of different things renovating, and always felt appreciated for the work i did.
It was a great experience being surrounded by friendly animals and good food and company of a night, and a host with such a good sense of… read more
They're very welcoming hosts and the work is varied and interesting.
some of my favorite things where picking wild mushrooms in the hills, goat herding, Eco Building and hours of good company in the evenings.
I quite often feel home sick for the farm… read more
