Susan

Australia
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I am currently

At home
Description

I experience wonder in natural environments, contemplating the formation of landscapes, the intricate interplay of ecosystems, and the diversity of flora and fauna (tiny and tall).

I often spend time 'playing' outdoors, building and maintaining gardens for habitat and vista, including fruits/herbs/vegetables where possible. I enjoy a good fire and burn off debris when the weather is favourable. I also engage in home restoration tasks to improve the beauty and functionality of my indoor space.

I am patient and considerate. I have been a teacher for 20 years, primarily supporting young children with additional needs. My daughter has just completed high school, and I am taking some long service leave.
Interests

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Movies & TV

Farming

Sustainability

Animals

Writing

Carpentry

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Gardening

Plant care

Music

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Camping

Mountain

Nature

Beach

Hiking
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Art Projects

Creative DIY projects

Helping around the house

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills

I have spent decades planning, creating and maintaining gardens for habitat and human consumption/enjoyment. Hundreds of hours of weeding, mowing, pruning, planting, harvesting....

I have painted many internal walls, used corking guns to apply countless tubes of gap filler, silicone and liquid nails, and done some simple timber construction and repairs.

I enjoy cooking and have experience making pastries (vegetable and sweet), flat breads and other treats (as well as regular meals). I make jams (usually rosella and mulberry) and dehydrate excess produce (mainly pineapples).

I can care for children of various needs.
Age

48
What else ...

I like to read, listen to music, watch movies and series (from comical anime to subtitled drama). I enjoy puzzles, sudoku and board games. I have a secret passion for organisation and de-cluttering.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no red meat, occasional seafood

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27 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our little family home ...)

Lisa and Jeff welcomed me into their home and I felt like part of the family. They are kind, gentle and generous people. It was a privilege to get to know them (and the cats!) and do so many things together. Their garden is home to many sweet little birds, as well as the chickens, and cows roam in the paddock next door.
We weeded, constructed and … read more

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25 May 2026

Left by host (Join our little family home ...) for Workawayer ()

Wow, what a fantastic couple of weeks we had with Susan!
Susan was so kind, cheerful, enthusiastic and efficient (and she loved our cats ❤️)
Susan was a fabulous worker in the garden. I enjoyed having someone with me that was experienced so we could work out things together.
She also had a great way of noting how things are done and seeing what … read more

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8 May 2026

Left by host (Join our family and discover ...) for Workawayer ()

Susan was an excellent person to have around. She has great knowledge of gardening and worked with little direction to help out around the yard. She was fantastic with our little one and also helped out around the house without being asked. We were very happy to discover her hidden talent for organising and decluttering around the home. She worked … read more

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7 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family and discover ...)

Emma and Erik (and the little one) are genuinely lovely people, happy to share their home, company, food, experiences and sustainable gardening practices. It was a very positive introduction to workaway for me, and I am grateful for the opportunity.

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