Join our family life and be part of our daily rhythms in Warrandyte, Australia

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi!
  
  We are a family of four living in beautiful Warrandyte, on the outskirts of Melbourne. Nestled alongside the Birrarung (Yarra River) and surrounded by bushland, Warrandyte feels like a small country town while still being only around 40 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, with bus and train options available.
  
  Our family includes Noah (8), Ari (6), and our cat, Townes. John is a musician and music teacher, and Felicity is an organic vegetable grower, mother, and parenting coach.
  
  **This Workaway is best suited to someone who feels genuinely at home in nature, enjoys steady hands-on physical work, and is comfortable in a family environment where daily life includes children, home rhythms, and time outdoors. It suits someone who values simplicity, independence, and meaningful connection over busy or urban-style travel.**
  
  We are a warm, active household with a strong connection to the land and a simple, grounded family rhythm. There is a steady flow between tending the home, working the land, being with the children, and resting into the surrounding nature.
  
  We moved here from the city 3 years ago and are slowly bringing our one-acre property to life. There is always something to tend, grow, improve, or create. We are regularly visited by echidnas, kangaroos, and an abundance of birdlife.
  
  There is a natural rhythm here of work, rest, and exploration.
  
  Work includes caring for the home, garden, and land:
  
  * Deep cleaning kitchen and main living spaces, keeping the home feeling warm and cared for
  * Dishes, simple home cooking, laundry, cobwebs, and window cleaning
  * Collecting, chopping, and stacking firewood
  * Playful time with children
  * Gardening: planting, weeding, and preparing garden beds for seasonal growing
  * Simple building and hands-on homestead projects
  * Mowing and general land care across our one-acre property
  
  Rest and home rhythm includes shared meals, time in the garden, quiet moments, and being part of a simple family life that values slowness, connection, and presence.
  
  Exploration is right on our doorstep:
  
  Bushwalking, birdwatching, kayaking, bike riding, and local farmers markets are all nearby. The Birrarung (Yarra River) is a 5-minute walk from our home for swimming and nature immersion. Melbourne’s cafés, arts, and music scene are easily accessible, and the Yarra Valley bushlands and wineries are just over the hill for day trips.
  
  Ideally, we ask for help on weekday mornings from 9am–1.30pm, though we can be flexible. Occasionally we may ask if you're available at other times, and you're always welcome to say no.
  
  Community is important to us. Felicity runs parenting groups from home, and John facilitates a community choir here as well. Most Friday nights we host a Shabbat dinner with friends and neighbours. We love ritual, storytelling, singing, meaningful conversation, and gathering around the table.
  
  Our children attend the local Steiner school, and many of the values that shape our family life are inspired by a love of nature, creativity, play, and an unhurried childhood.
  
  While we are an active family, we also value quietness, stability, and downtime. We are a low-screen home, and we ask that screens (phone calls, computers, etc.) are used in your own room.
  
  We are a five-minute walk from the river, where you can swim, bushwalk, birdwatch, or kayak. There is a bus stop near our house that connects to Warrandyte township and to Eltham, where trains run into Melbourne.
  
  We eat dinner together in the evenings, and other meals are self-serve. If you're home for dinner, we ask that you help with the dishes afterwards while we put the children to bed.
  
  Accommodation is in a beautiful mudbrick room with its own adjoining bathroom. It is a peaceful, comfortable space to retreat to — warm and cosy in winter with a heater, and naturally cool through the summer months.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you, meeting you, and welcoming you into our home.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Agricultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Escritura

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Carpintería

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes de equipo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Fitness

  

  Acampada

  

  Montaña

  

  Baile

  

  Playa

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We are a welcoming family who enjoy singing together, sharing stories from our day, and living in a mindful, grounded way. Here you can experience life on a one-acre bush property — a quiet place to land, with meaningful work, nature around you, and a strong sense of rhythm and simplicity. At the same time, Melbourne is close by, and the Yarra Valley bushland is just over the hill.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  * Deep cleaning kitchen and main living spaces, keeping the home feeling warm and cared for
  * Dishes, simple home cooking, laundry, cobwebs, and window cleaning
  * Collecting, chopping, and stacking firewood
  * Playful time with children
  * Gardening: planting, weeding, and preparing garden beds for seasonal growing
  * Simple building and hands-on homestead projects
  * Mowing and general land care across our one-acre property

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido

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  Alojamiento

  Accommodation is a spacious mudbrick room with its own bathroom. It is a peaceful, comfortable space to retreat to after the day’s work — warm and cosy in winter with a heater, and naturally cool through the summer months.

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  Algo más...

  Bushwalking, birdwatching, kayaking, bike riding, and farmers markets nearby. The Yarra River is a 5-minute walk for swimming and nature. Melbourne’s cafés, arts and music scene are close by, and the Yarra Valley bushlands and wineries are an easy day trip.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  It is possible for us to accept dogs but we'll need to chat about it before you come

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Townes

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