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Join our busy family in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia

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  2026 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 1 semana

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  • Descrição

    Descrição

    We are an English-speaking Australian family with two kids, 11 and 7. Both kids are involved in Scouting. ,My oldest is into music and musical theatre and the younger is currently playing ice hockey where this and skating is life. We’re a busy family and are often out and about with school, activities and sport.

    With the kids’ busy schedules, a lot of my energy goes into getting everyone where they need to be. This means I often don’t have much energy left for the everyday jobs around the house. Having a Workawayer with us makes a real difference. We’re looking for someone practical who enjoys helping keep a busy family home maintained. Ie clean, tidy and organised.

    Because my energy levels can vary, I’m not always able to direct or supervise tasks. We have a whiteboard system where you can see things that need doing, choose tasks that suit you and add things you notice need attention. We really appreciate someone who can problem-solve and work independently.

    The aim isn’t for you to take over the household, but to help keep things moving when I don’t have the energy to do everything myself. As I need a significant amount of active rest, to ensure I stay functional.

    LQBTQIA+friendly

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Projetos artísticos
    Prática de idiomas
    Ajuda em projetos ambientais
    Jardinagem geral
    Projetos DIY criativos
    Cuidar de animais
    Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Ajuda a cuidar da casa
    Manutenção geral
    Cuidar de casas e pets
  • Interesses

    Interesses

    Culinária e comida
    Livros
    Idiomas
    LGBTQ
    Cultura
    Filmes e TV
    Cuidar de plantas
    Naturaleza
    Yoga/bem-estar
    Escrever
    Mascotes
    Autodesenvolvimento
    Sustentabilidade
    Artes performáticas
    Música
    Jardinagem
    Desenho e pintura
    Faça você mesmo
    Arte e design
    Animais
    Atividades ao ar livre
    Caminhada
    Dança
    Camping
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Travellers will experience everyday Australian family life and have the opportunity to learn about Australian culture, schooling, food, community life and our local environment.

    We can share knowledge about Australian native plants and animals, ecology, gardening, hiking and the local area. I also enjoy sharing my interests and skills in art, sewing, aquarium and fish keeping, science and education, as well as karate and tai chi.

    You’ll get to experience local markets, community activities and family life, and we’re happy to show you local attractions and help you discover places beyond the usual tourist destinations.

    The kids are also very enthusiastic about sharing their interests, so you may find yourself learning about Scouts, musical theatre, music, cricket, AFL or simply what life is like growing up in Australia!

    We enjoy sharing Australian food and, when family gatherings allow, foods and traditions from other cultures too. We hope the exchange is a chance to share skills, experiences and perspectives while experiencing a genuine Australian family home.

  • Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    The main help we need is with everyday household tasks — cleaning, tidying, decluttering and organising, gardening, occasional cooking and basic house maintenance.

    We may also occasionally need help with an aquarium water change or dog walking.

    Because my energy levels can vary, I’m not always able to direct or supervise tasks. We have a whiteboard system where you can see things that need doing, choose tasks that suit you and add things you notice need attention. We therefore really appreciate someone who is practical, can problem-solve and is comfortable working independently.

    The aim isn’t for you to take over the household, but to help keep things moving when I don’t have the energy to do everything myself.

    There are also a couple of small projects waiting for someone handy. For example turning some sawn logs from a tree we grew into a seat.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas
    Alemão: Iniciante
    Japonês: Iniciante

    Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
    We are English speaking, with very basic german. Kids are just learning, I can exchange pleasantries in Japanese. And beginner Auslan ( australian sign language)

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    You’ll have your own private room with a double bed. Couples are welcome, and we also have a single trundle bed which may suit a family with one child.

    The room has a bedside table, lamp, clock/wireless phone charger and built-in wardrobe. Towels and linen are provided.

    You’ll share the bathroom and living areas, including our combined playroom/office/studio.

    We’re flexible about food arrangements. Many Workawayers prefer us to cook, but we also enjoy having others cook. Just let us know what ingredients you need and we can usually provide them.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    we are close to public transport ( 2 min walk to bus, to train station and bus interchange, supermarket and shops) .
    Being on the edge of the Yarra valley means we are close to many wineries, artists and farming properties and more community minded regional towns. Despite not living in one.
    There is bus up to Kinglake to explore the mountain.
    cafes with in walking distance,
    The plenty gorge is 5 mins walk away ( bush walking ) and the river buried in the bushland is there to follow for a walk.
    And many local attractions I am happy to take you to, quarry hills park and Melbourne lookout, Blue lake, the local reservoir and many more.

    There is also options to get to the Vline ( country train/bus) services for longer rural day/ overnight trips.

    we are in the 'middle' of Victoria ( northern outskirts of Melbourne), so options to go exploring by hiring a camper van etc are also possibility. It’s approx 4 hr drive east or west to get to either side of Victoria. Around 3hrs north to get to the Murray River.

    Please be mindful my kids are loud! but they are at school during the day and home is very much quieter.

    They can often be up early generally after 6 am. It can be exhausting but they will include you in the fun and games, and share their creativity too.
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  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    My husband works from home 2 days a week, so internet can be slow at certain times of the day. But that can be discussed and worked around.

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    2

  • Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Kevin (4 anos)

    Kevin is a friendly cuddly whippet, who’s very quiet and just wants to be near people.

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 283852564361

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