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Hi, I'm Lauren and I live with some friends on a beautiful tropical rural block in Mataranka, Northern Territory. We have some large organic food gardens and fruit trees and are situated a few minutes from town and tourist attractions like the famous thermal springs and fishing hotspot, the Roper River.
It can be a social place in the Dry season, but also lots of opportunity for finding peace and just exploring the abundant nature around us. We love to host artists, DIY enthusiasts, social activists and writers throughout the year to rest, re-energise or work on their own projects here. Day to day I run a not for profit community development program installing solar projects in remote Indigenous communities in the region.
In our little community we mainly speak English, pocito Espanol and some local Indigenous languages. Its a welcoming place for travelers who enjoy making meaningful contributions as they experience new places and cultures. We are active in many projects and movements for racial, environmental and social justice and our home is LGBTIQ-friendly.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Home sitting
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Mataranka is a stunning tropical paradise with alot to offer travellers wanting a genuine and rewarding experience in remote and outback Australia and the Northern Territory. There are lots of opportunities for cultural exchange with local Indigenous communities, and we are well connected across the Territory with other communities and workaway opportunities and could assist with linking you up with other networks and work during your travel.
Projets impliquant des enfants
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L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum
Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.
Aide
Alongside assistance maintaining and managing the food and fruit gardens we usually have some fun renovation projects in which theres a chance to exchange DIY building skills in steel, woodworking and general repairs. We would love help on any of these activities if they align with your interests and skillset. I always find I learn alot from visitors working alongside on joint projects and love to share my knowledge too.
Knowledge and interest in tropical food gardening and animal care is also a big plus (I have two dogs and need to go away for work sometimes so would love to know I could potentially leave them with good company).
Workaway engagements are on a voluntary basis usually exchanging 3 hours per day labour for accommodation and some shared meals - however well-equipped kitchens are provided and visitors encouraged to be responsible for most of their meals just due to the fact that I work full time and occasionally need to travel for work.
We welcome travelers who are interested in staying in the Mataranka region for a minimum of a week. For the right person with a background in renewable energy or community development we could be interested in having you join our team on community energy projects too on a voluntary basis.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I'm interested in learning more Espanol and happy to share English skills
Hébergement
Own room/cabin with ensuite or caravan site. Furnished, laundry, fridge and communal cooking area. Caravan and camping sites also available.
Autres infos...
Mataranka is a tourist mecca in the Dry season with stunning natural thermal springs, lots of great hiking and swimming spots, a variety of cultural activities including many local festivals, hunting and fishing, national parks and easy access to Arnhem Land and the Katherine region. You can check out some of the places and things to do here:
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The property has an open starlink connection and good phone coverage on Telstra.
Espace pour garer des vans
We have a number of powered camp and caravan sites available and a communal kitchen and toilet available for campers use.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
I have two dogs on the property but willing to consider pets
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
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Thank you :)
After 4 months, it is time to say goodbye to my new friends. It was like a new family from the beginning to the end. Thank you Lauren and thank you Scooty and thank you everyone else (the list would be a bit too long :)...) thank you for bringing me closer to the country, the people and the culture and for giving me a… read more
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Thank you :)
After 4 months, it is time to say goodbye to my new friends. It was like a new family from the beginning to the end. Thank you Lauren and thank you Scooty and thank you everyone else (the list would be a bit too long :)...) thank you for bringing me closer to the country, the people and the culture and for giving me a… read more
Laurens place is amazing, a little oasis with lots of different projects to tackle. There is an amazing vegetable and fruit garden which will provide you with fresh and delicious goods all through your stay :)
Lauren and Liv are amazing people, they know just about everyone… read more
