Friendly family in centrally located Balmain, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  Availability from December 2023
  
  ** no availability over x-mas /NYE”
  
  Couple preferred.
  
  We are a relaxed Swedish/Australian family living in lovely Balmain in a large house just 10 minutes ferry or bus ride to Sydney CBD.
  
  Our family consists of Mum, Dad, and three boys, 16, 14 and & 12 years old. (Zac, Oscar and Ali !) The boys are pretty grow up now and don’t need to be babysat, they are polite and respectful.
  
  Home help is primarily what we need someone to run the house with food shopping (we pay), cooking, cleaning and washing clothes folding etc.
  
  We also have interesting projects. Current projects are
  
  1. Building an ebike so skills in bike mechanic and a a plus - or even the willingness to learn.
  
  Dave knows how to do this, however, does not have time and can show you.
  
  2. Painting
  
  3. Boat maintenance.- again. Dave knows what to do and can show you.
  
  In general, any handy person skill are a bonus as there are many interesting projects to complete yet the help will mainly be cooking, cleaning and doing household tasks.
  
  
  We have had many travelers and long-term stayers living with us before and it has worked out really well.
  
  
  We are both x-travelers ourselves (10 years on the road traveling together around the world) and we know how wonderful and enriching it is to get to share stories, experiences and backgrounds with others who are doing the similar thing as us. We also know how nice it is when you get to live in a clean, private and un-crowded environment with a warm power shower!
  
  Of course, in exchange for your help around our house we provide and share the clothes washer and drying facilities, unlimited fast and stable internet, bikes etc. We even have a Spa bath you can use too if you wish.
  
  
  The help will be up to 4-5 hours a day (usually less) over 5 days, exchange of good quality food and accommodation. We are usually flexible in times to help and you can even help more hours one day and less the next to allow for day trips and job interviews etc. We need you to be able to cook, wash and assist in routines.
  
  Great opportunity to live in a beautiful and central location for free. Walk to the ferries, busses, supermarket, swimming pool, pubs, restaurants, and cafes. Balmain is a lovely suburb surrounded by Sydney Harbour with lots to do.
  
  Look forward to hearing from you.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We speak Swedish and English at home. We love cultural traditions and the exchange of experiences from travel, food and life! Balmain is a very beautiful picturesque suburb filled with Character Homes, yummy cafes, lush parks, harbour,Public swimming pool and lots more

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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

  We are looking for a helper either single or a couple.
  
  We are looking for a helper who can mainly assist in cooking, cleaning, washing car and general help in our home in exchange of a comfortable, private and clean room and good food. Any building and handy skills are highly regarded.
  
  Would suit a single person as we don't have enough projects for two everyday although a second person can stay and take a normal job and pay a little for food.
  
  Current projects
  
  1. Building an ebike so skills in bike mechanics is a plus - or even the willingness to learn
  
  Dave knows how to do this, however, does not have time and can show you.
  
  2. Painting
  
  3. Boat maintenance.- again. Dave knows what to do and can show you.
  
  In general, any handy person skill are a bonus as there are many interesting projects to complete.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Swedish: Courant

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  Hébergement

  You will be staying in your own private room in a fantastic location in Sydney close to the harbour’ with beautiful surrounds. We provide great food and welcome you into our family. We are happy to share some of Sydney’s secret places.

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  Autres infos...

  We are non smokers/non vaping family and would expect you to be the same.
  We are a busy family with sports, school, social life filling our lives.

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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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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours x 5 days (max 25 hours/week average)

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