Setting up an off grid block and permaculture garden in West Beach, Western Australia

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  Description

  I have moved to the coastal scrub covered block in Western Australia. Esperance has the most beautiful white beaches with aqua blue water and is a high tourist and traveller destination but lacks accommodation in most of the year, especially summer and Autumn.
  Currently the weather changes quickly from calm and warm to windy and cloudy, sometimes some rain but still beautiful at the beach early in the morning.
  
  My work on the property is flexible based on the weather. I work by the solar clock, not tick- tock .
  My immediate needs are help continuing control of invasive weeds like Box Thorn and Bridel Creeper, Spring planting for the vegie garden and ongoing creative landscaping.
  My large shed with annexe is still waiting final completion before it can be certified by the Shire. I will seal the cement slab and I am currently experimenting crushing old abalone shells to add to an epoxy floor finish.
  Other things on my to do list includes tasks on the old bus (would love a mural painting it), creating a grey water system for the garden and regenerating the land.
  
  I care for my mother, and due to my permaculture habit of reusing materials, recycling etc resulted in a large amount of stuff I had to move. Much of it will stay in containers until I get the shed certified as complete and some until completion of the Dome house.
  
  The setting is basic. I have purchased an 8 metre Tiny Home on Wheels, mainly for my mother, and my old bus/ home that I sleep in. I have a small caravan that needs repair. I need to improve the solar power.
  
  Once I have the large shed certified I will be able to provide basic accommodation . Facilities will include - compost toilet, bore water (same water that supplies the town and is good quality) and camp cooking using gas (no open fires allowed during Spring/summer/ Autumn ). Solar generator for recharging batteries etc.
  
  After I have Council approval to build the dome home i plan to start making aircrete bricks.
  
  My mother was a healthy 94 year old with memory loss but after turning 95 and suffering a cold she became much more frail. Previously Pamela liked to sit and watch the birds that visit our garden, the goldfish swimming in the pond, go out for coffee and whatever adventures I could provide and depending on the day read, colour in and help with the washing up. I have been living with her for nearly 8 years (the first year my father was also alive) and I have been grateful that she could take care of her own hygiene needs. This changed, but her abilities are varied day to day. Unfortunately she is very modest and unlikely to accept help with her hygiene needs from anyone but me. Help may be needed providing meals for her and being a companion. She was sleeping most of the time now, but is alert when doing something, like a drive to the beach.
  
  I have internet access (Starlink).
  Hours will be flexible. The weather is variable and may include overcast and windy conditions, rain or clear skies
  and hot sunny days.
  
  The help I need will change over time but the theme of alternative living - building with alternative products, off grid for power and water, permaculture garden etc will continue.
  
  If this excites you please send me a message.
  
  Thank you

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Permaculture - Join me as I experiment with all things Permaculture in an off grid environment.
  
  Aircrete Dome house building in late 2025- 2026
  
  Surf culture - I surf on a stand up paddle and love the beach.

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  Aide

  Any or all of the list will be required over a few months.
  
  August to November
  Major tasks
  Fire safety readiness-slashing , water tanks with pumps
  Improve solar power, rain water, waste water etc
  
  Ongoing
  Garden - permaculture principles preferred but not essential. Creating compost piles, raising seedlings, weeding, nurturing plants, watering plants, feeding chooks, cleaning chook pen - manure to compost heap, worm farm, rubbish maintenance. Garden art.
  
  Art - painting my old bus - maybe a mural or just plain paint.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  A small caravan once repaired or the shed when completed , maybe the caravan in the shed.

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  Autres infos...

  It is walking distance to the beach but the cliffs are high and access point is a narrow path. Official access points to most beaches on the west side include stairs.
  There is no public transport except in the main part of town but taxis and a uber like service is available. Nearby scooters can be hired to get from point to point on their range.
  There are many tours available but your own transport will be a bonus if you wish to explore the National Parks etc.
  I find enough variety in the beaches within 10 kms amply sufficient for surfing, swimming, walking and meditation.

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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

  If you have your own van there is plenty of space on a flat limestone 'carpark' area where the other vans and my old bus will be.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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