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

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  Description

  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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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Écriture

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Montagne

  

  Danse

  

  Plage

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  * 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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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

  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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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

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

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  Townes

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