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We are Barb and Dave, and we live in wildlife country just north of Toowoomba (in an area that doesn't flood!) and we have a few horses. We are looking for a girl or couple of girls to help out - especially with the horses - so someone with experience and confidence around them is a must.
I have two horses, one of which I compete in dressage to Advanced level (flying change, half pass, collected work, starting canter pirouette etc, not sure what level that is in Europe), and a companion horse (although right now we are coming back from injury, so not back in full work yet). Sometimes I have another horse to ride for girls who are confident riders - just check with me when you get in touch. I am not competing this year because of that injury.
The main activities you will do at the moment will be weeding and housework! We have had quite a bit of rain that we are being overrun with greenery. Also some cleaning, gardening and help me with some of the bigger jobs outside and with the horses. I also need help scanning a heap of old photos and sorting them out - a time consuming job that I haven't been able to get started on. If you are a painter, all of our window frames and sills need repainting . Our dog Dig can run all day and would love a running or bike riding partner when you have a break!
You will have your own room and usually your own bathroom in a big, fairly new house, depending on what's happening when you come. You will help about 25 hours a week, and we are flexible about when you do this - so if you have your own car, you can take off for a few days at a time to explore the area. If you don't have your own transport, we will make sure you get around to explore the area and Toowoomba. We are happy to take you out on day trips too, and I am often trekking off somewhere interesting to do horse stuff (competitions, to my coaches etc). Our place is located in the middle of the bush and has amazing views!
If you travel by bus from Brisbane or out west, we will pick you up from Toowoomba. We are an absolutely no smoking family. We are pretty easy going and flexible. We have a dog and a cat that live inside, so it's a really great place if you are missing your dog or cat at home.
A couple of friends together is great - it can be very quiet and it's always more fun to share with a friend. No vegans please. Gluten free and vegetarian travellers are easy - my daughter is gluten intolerant and we are used to it.
We can't sign visas as we don't produce food 😒. Safe travels!Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
JardinagemCuidar de animaisCriar/cozinhar refeições caseirasAjuda a cuidar da casaManutenção geralObjetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We like to share special Australian food experiences (Tim Tams, lamingtons, pavlova, barbecues, lamb and kangaroo); our place is a haven for birdwatchers and people who love wildlife, with wallabies visiting most days, a diamond python (a good snake) living in the shed and kangaroos living just down the road. We will also teach you to do a Tim Tam Slam!
Ajuda
Cleaning stables and helping a little with the horses
Cleaning up kitchen and wiping down benches after breakfast and dinner.
Vacuuming house once a week and checking/sweeping kitchen floor in between.
Hanging out and gathering in washing.
Preparation of the occasional meal.
Helping us with the bigger jobs such as clearing paddocks or fencing, painting, gardening, cleaning windows and walls, washing and cleaning out vehicles.
Walk the dog.
Cleaning windows
Weeding and other gardeningIdiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Acomodação
Own very large room in a new house with a comfortable queen size bed; wireless internet; own bathroom or share bathroom depending if we have other visitors staying.
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There are lots of trails for mountain biking and walking (we have bikes), and plenty of wildlife to see. We occasionally go camping or take our travellers on day trips, and if we are doing something our travellers come with us, so you will learn a lot!
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Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Definitely digital nomad friendly. I work from home three days a week and we can work a schedule.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have plenty of space for campervans.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
25 hours - Mainly house cleaning, but it depends on your skills. We are on bushfire cleanup the next few months, so plenty of outdoor stuff.. It's about four-five hours a day, not counting riding.
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I felt welcome from the first moment… read more
There is no better place to start of your woraway life! Barb, Dave and Meg will make you feel welcomed the second you arrive and make sure you will be sad when the time to leave this wonderful place has come! There always is good food, shared stories and a lot of attention seeking animals who want a cuddle… read more
It's a great place to do some running tracks or with the bicycle .
We are happy to be I'm your family and we're very sad that we have to leave so quick we visit you soon :)
Greets und thanks fore all :)
Ute&Nora
I lived an wonderful experience during 3 weeks(who passed too quickly).
I had the opportunity to do riding, walking, visiting the city, park,learn a lot thing about the australian life.
Whan I arrived in the family, I felt immediately like in my… read more
Astrid's… read more
We enjoyed the time with the family and we learned a lot about Australia. Our stay was absolutely comfortable as we had our own room and bathroom in the wonderful house. We loved the animals and spent a lot of time with them. The countryside is very… read more
They helped me to plan my trip around Australia and they gave me very good tips to travel.… read more
They showed us nearly everything of Toowoomba like the Pic-nick Point or the Showground of Toowoomba and it was unbelievably interesting to see all the different countrysides. We are glad that we… read more
Right from the beginning you were so helpful and friendly. That was an easy start in Australia for me, thank you so much. Unfortunately it was only a short time, but maybe I come and visit you in my second year in Australia ;-)
This was my first workaway experience and I just loved it! Felt like it was meant to be. If you love animals, you will love it here. There are two dogs and a cat available for cuddles all day long and they provide endless amusement. The house is beautiful, a big change from the farm bunkhouse I had just… read more
I miss you all dearly and hope to see you again soon.
You will be very lucky if this family lets you into their beautiful home. I loved each second of being there and felt very welcome from beginning. The "work" with the animals is fun and otherwise its… read more
They live in gorgeous nature in a big and new house where we had our own beautiful room. Furthermore it was great that they had space for all of us. The animals were so lovely and the horses so quiet that Jasi had the chance to learn riding with Barbaras help. We had wonderful rides around their place.… read more
I had a lot of fun with them and the feeling of being a part of the family. It was great to meet nearly all their family members and their friends, they were so lovely!
Furthermore they were very patient to show me what to do, always with a smile on their faces.
They have a… read more
Carryn fit… read more
Melanie is an amazing cook and treated us to many French treats while she stayed. Melanie was very fun… read more