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We are a family of five (three children aged 11, 13 and 17) living on ten acres in the sought-after holiday destination of Metung, a little village set on a narrow, sandy peninsula in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. Its history is steeped in boats, fishing and gentle lifestyles.
We there are always jobs to be done. Nothing is too onerous, just ongoing. We have also recently purchased a chalet at Dinner Plain in the high country, so there are more jobs to be done there, too.
We are happy to negotiate T&C, but generally, in exchange for full board, we ask for about 20hrs/week contribution from you. There's flexibility about how that is delivered by you, but generally speaking we like 4hrs in the morning x 5 days/week.
We've hosted lots of helpers through a different platform, but yet to host through Workaway.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Exposure to and interaction with an authentic Australian family and interaction with an authentic Australian family is a fabulous way to improve your English, particularly talking with the kids who use simpler vocabulary and grammar.
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Help
We mostly need help to keep on top of jobs like gardening or minor maintenance work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Happy to help with English. Have minimal Spanish, and am currently learning Dutch on Duolingo,Accommodation
Accommodation is in a self-contained two bedroom holiday flat that is a five minute walk from our home. If the flats are fully booked we can accommodate you at our home however our preference is to house you at the flats where you are fully self-contained and can maintain greater privacy.
We provide all food - help yourself to breakfast and lunch, we cook dinner for you; some flexibility e.g. if you're a good cook you're welcome to cook. We don't accommodate special dietary requests like chocolate. we are not vegan.What else ...
This is a beautiful part of Victoria, Metung is hidden within a coastal forest and rolling hills, surrounded by the pristine water of the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. From Metung you can travel from sand to snow in a relatively unbroken chain of ecosystems. from coastal heathlands and forests, into the wildflower-rich eucalypt forests of the foothills, warm temperate rainforests of streams and shady gullies, then up to the higher rainfall tall, wet mountain forests thick with tree ferns and towering giants. These natural wonders eventually join up with the alpine environments and snow adapted forests and herb fields of the high country. There's a lot of wildlife in its natural habitat such as koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, kookaburras, dolphins and more. But public transport in the area is limited so your own car is desirable.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We're on 10 acres with lots of parking space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (flexible hours)