Join our family life and be part of our daily rhythms in Warrandyte, Australia

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  Descrição

  Hi!
  
  We are a family of four living in beautiful Warrandyte, on the outskirts of Melbourne. Nestled alongside the Birrarung (Yarra River) and surrounded by bushland, Warrandyte feels like a small country town while still being only around 40 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, with bus and train options available.
  
  Our family includes Noah (8), Ari (6), and our cat, Townes. John is a musician and music teacher, and Felicity is an organic vegetable grower, mother, and parenting coach.
  
  **This Workaway is best suited to someone who feels genuinely at home in nature, enjoys steady hands-on physical work, and is comfortable in a family environment where daily life includes children, home rhythms, and time outdoors. It suits someone who values simplicity, independence, and meaningful connection over busy or urban-style travel.**
  
  We are a warm, active household with a strong connection to the land and a simple, grounded family rhythm. There is a steady flow between tending the home, working the land, being with the children, and resting into the surrounding nature.
  
  We moved here from the city 3 years ago and are slowly bringing our one-acre property to life. There is always something to tend, grow, improve, or create. We are regularly visited by echidnas, kangaroos, and an abundance of birdlife.
  
  There is a natural rhythm here of work, rest, and exploration.
  
  Work includes caring for the home, garden, and land:
  
  * Deep cleaning kitchen and main living spaces, keeping the home feeling warm and cared for
  * Dishes, simple home cooking, laundry, cobwebs, and window cleaning
  * Collecting, chopping, and stacking firewood
  * Playful time with children
  * Gardening: planting, weeding, and preparing garden beds for seasonal growing
  * Simple building and hands-on homestead projects
  * Mowing and general land care across our one-acre property
  
  Rest and home rhythm includes shared meals, time in the garden, quiet moments, and being part of a simple family life that values slowness, connection, and presence.
  
  Exploration is right on our doorstep:
  
  Bushwalking, birdwatching, kayaking, bike riding, and local farmers markets are all nearby. The Birrarung (Yarra River) is a 5-minute walk from our home for swimming and nature immersion. Melbourne’s cafés, arts, and music scene are easily accessible, and the Yarra Valley bushlands and wineries are just over the hill for day trips.
  
  Ideally, we ask for help on weekday mornings from 9am–1.30pm, though we can be flexible. Occasionally we may ask if you're available at other times, and you're always welcome to say no.
  
  Community is important to us. Felicity runs parenting groups from home, and John facilitates a community choir here as well. Most Friday nights we host a Shabbat dinner with friends and neighbours. We love ritual, storytelling, singing, meaningful conversation, and gathering around the table.
  
  Our children attend the local Steiner school, and many of the values that shape our family life are inspired by a love of nature, creativity, play, and an unhurried childhood.
  
  While we are an active family, we also value quietness, stability, and downtime. We are a low-screen home, and we ask that screens (phone calls, computers, etc.) are used in your own room.
  
  We are a five-minute walk from the river, where you can swim, bushwalk, birdwatch, or kayak. There is a bus stop near our house that connects to Warrandyte township and to Eltham, where trains run into Melbourne.
  
  We eat dinner together in the evenings, and other meals are self-serve. If you're home for dinner, we ask that you help with the dishes afterwards while we put the children to bed.
  
  Accommodation is in a beautiful mudbrick room with its own adjoining bathroom. It is a peaceful, comfortable space to retreat to — warm and cosy in winter with a heater, and naturally cool through the summer months.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you, meeting you, and welcoming you into our home.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Política/justiça social

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Cultura

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Fazenda

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Livros

  

  Arte e design

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Escrever

  

  Artes performáticas

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Animais

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Esportes de equipe

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Montanhas

  

  Dança

  

  Praia

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Esportes de aventura
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  We are a welcoming family who enjoy singing together, sharing stories from our day, and living in a mindful, grounded way. Here you can experience life on a one-acre bush property — a quiet place to land, with meaningful work, nature around you, and a strong sense of rhythm and simplicity. At the same time, Melbourne is close by, and the Yarra Valley bushland is just over the hill.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

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

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  Ajuda

  * Deep cleaning kitchen and main living spaces, keeping the home feeling warm and cared for
  * Dishes, simple home cooking, laundry, cobwebs, and window cleaning
  * Collecting, chopping, and stacking firewood
  * Playful time with children
  * Gardening: planting, weeding, and preparing garden beds for seasonal growing
  * Simple building and hands-on homestead projects
  * Mowing and general land care across our one-acre property

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Accommodation is a spacious mudbrick room with its own bathroom. It is a peaceful, comfortable space to retreat to after the day’s work — warm and cosy in winter with a heater, and naturally cool through the summer months.

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  Algo mais...

  Bushwalking, birdwatching, kayaking, bike riding, and farmers markets nearby. The Yarra River is a 5-minute walk for swimming and nature. Melbourne’s cafés, arts and music scene are close by, and the Yarra Valley bushlands and wineries are an easy day trip.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  It is possible for us to accept dogs but we'll need to chat about it before you come

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  1

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  Townes

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