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Help on our small family farm in Queensland, Australia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 5 living on a small farm in a beautiful remote valley. We have our 2 sons and another young man living with us in their own accommodation. They are 17 and 18 years of age (we seriously need a new family photo). We are very busy and always appreciate some help. We have experience as hosts and as workawayers. We are looking for someone to help with some gardening and house work. We currently have 7 cows, and 4 cats. Vegetarians and people with allergies may not be the best fit. We try to produce as much of our own food as possible. We have accommodation inside our house - 1 Queen bed and a King bed in separate rooms.

    We ask that you help out around the farm/house for 20 hours per week. You are free to choose your times and do what ever you want with the rest of your time. We have a swimming pool that you are welcome to use. We are a 20 minute drive from Gympie and about 1 hour from some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. There are plenty of tourist activities to do in the area.

    We live in a sub-tropical climate. This means that for around 9 months of the year the daily temperatures are in the 30s. Please take this into account since some of the work required is outside.

    We are a Christian family that holds to our values. We are happy to welcome all to our farm but ask that you respect our values. If you have any questions, I try to respond asap.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We love learning about people and other countries. We have been trying to learn some German for a few years and would like to continue. We are a pretty relaxed, typical Aussie family and are happy to welcome others into our lives.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We mainly need help with weeding in the gardens and house cleaning/maintenance.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom 1 - Queen bed, Bedroom 2 - King bed. In house. No air-conditioning in bedrooms.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are about 20 mins from town. If you don't have your own transport we will try to bring you to town when we go in if you would like. We are surrounded by other farms. It is a very beautiful area to explore.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have plenty of space to park a caravan or campervan. You can still have access to the bathroom facilities etc if you would like.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have 4 cats. Please do not bring a dog that will harass or kill them.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 479314639148

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The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a large tree and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a large brown chicken standing on grass with several small white and grey chicks surrounding it, with a wire fence in the background.
The image depicts a gray cat with yellow eyes sitting in a garden bed, surrounded by green plants and a wire fence, with a wooden border in the background.
The image shows a serene scene with a cow grazing in a fenced area, surrounded by trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
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The image depicts a backyard with a pool and surrounding yard, featuring a fence, trees, and a house in the background, with a clear and well-manicured lawn.
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The image depicts a family of four posing with a cow in a grassy field, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees in the background.
The image shows a group of people gathered together, with some sitting on the ground and others standing, all facing the same direction, in a grassy area.
The image depicts two cats on a concrete ledge, with one brown cat standing and the other black cat lying down, set against a backdrop of a garden and grassy field.

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