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Sustainable off grid food and syntropic forest in Bridgetown, Western Australia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Aura, Emmanuel, and our young son—a small family building an off grid, regenerative homestead guided by permaculture principles, ecology, and simple living. We share our home with chooks, goats, and a lively community of native birds including blue wrens, robins, kookaburras, and black cockatoos.
    About Aura, I work in environmental rehabilitation, ecosystem regeneration, permaculture, and environmental education. my passion is creating, reconnecting learning from and with nature and designing a more intentional, resilient way of living. My approach is grounded, relational, and systems-based—bringing together ecology, community, and meaningful learning. About Emmanuel, I’m a mechanic with a deep commitment to sustainability and hands-on regenerative projects. I’ve built aquaponics systems, solar setups, greywater systems, goat-based blackberry control, and a developing food forest with swales and compost systems. My focus is on practical, simple, low-impact living and inspiring others to do the same. We speak English, Spanish, and Swiss German.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    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
    Petits travaux d'entretien
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Animaux de compagnie
    Dev. durable
    Dev. personnel
    Ferme
    Animaux
    Soin des plantes
    Musique
    Livres
    Photographie
    Langues
    Jardinage
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Activités en plein air
    Nature
    Camping
  • Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de l’ONU
    Pas de pauvreté
    Faim «zéro»
    Bonne santé et bien-être
    Éducation de qualité
    Égalité entre les sexes
    Eau propre et assainissement
    Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
    Travail décent et croissance économique
    Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
    Inégalités réduites
    Villes et communautés durables
    Consommation et production responsables
    Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    Vie aquatique
    Vie terrestre
    Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
    Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Workawayers will gain hands on experience in permaculture & regenerative design, soil health & land rehabilitation, water systems & irrigation, off grid living (solar, greywater, low impact systems), food forest design, animal care, natural building, composting & zero waste systems, practical homesteading skills, problem solving and self-reliance. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to live with the land, not just on it. In addition to the cultural exchange as our background is Soouth American and European.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Workawayer Tasks vary by season and project. You may help with gardening, planting, mulching, composting, food forest development, irrigation and water management, building projects (natural materials, small structures), fencing and maintenance, animal care (chooks, goats), blackberry removal, harvesting firewood, cooking and cleaning, social media or photography, mechanical or tool based tasks (if skilled). Beginners are welcome, but a positive attitude, respect, curiosity, and willingness to learn are essential. (some tasks are physically demanding).

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Allemand: Courant
    Espagnol: Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Happy to share/teach /practice some English, Spanish (native) and Swiss German (native).

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    We have a cosy, clean private caravan with a queen-size bed, closets, a small dining area and a small kitchen for solo travellers or couples.

    The caravan is the main accommodation we offer. However, the caravan will be available from the 22nd of July 2026 for the rest of the year. So please let us know your estimated date of arrival to arrange the caravan. Or if you have your own van very welcome here before this date!!

    We also welcome Workawayers who have their own van or tent. We offer plenty of space for both a van/car and a tent. A natural space, private, quiet, and peaceful, surrounded by trees and shrubs with stunning views of the rolling hills.

    Shared facilities include a composting toilet, a shower with seasonal hot water, limited solar power, no Wi Fi (but good phone reception), and quiet, peaceful surroundings. We ask volunteers to be mindful of water and energy use, as we live fully off-grid.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Food & Meals**
    We provide:
    • 2 meals/day for 4 hours of work per day (self-contained: Van or tent); or
    • 1 meal/day and accommodation for 4 hours of work per day.

    We often cook with produce from our garden and can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets. Occasionally we enjoy sharing South American, European cousin (some meat) and local dishes.
    Smoking and drugs are not permitted.
    Life here is peaceful, grounded and nature focused. After work, volunteers can enjoy: Walks in the forest, Visits to Bridgetown cafés, markets and river trails, library, local events, music, art and community activities and quiet time for reading, meditation or creativity.

    The atmosphere is a mix of family oriented, relaxed, hard working and inspiring.
    People who enjoy staying with us usually love nature and simple living, are physically active and enjoy outdoor work, are respectful, curious, open minded and community minded, value clear communication and teamwork, enjoy learning and sharing skills, appreciate a peaceful, off grid lifestyle. If you’re passionate about permaculture, sustainability and regenerative living, you’ll fit right in.

    Before You Apply we invite Workawayers to reflect on why do you want to come here, what interests you about our project, what skills or experience you bring, what you hope to learn, your comfort with physical work, dietary needs, health considerations, travel dates, references, expectations, insurance. ask any other question we do not cover here! Please send us your comments!

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    We welcome self contained vans, tents, or we can offer a private caravan room for solo travellers or couples. Facilities include a small kitchen, shared composting toilet, access to a shower (hot water depends on season), solar power (limited electricity use), no Wi Fi, but good phone reception. We encourage conscious use of water, power, and all natural resources.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Deux

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

    Ashy.. orange, among others (1 an)

    lovely chooks

N° de référence hôte : 724382226978

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