Household help in exchange for life on beautiful Phillip Island

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L'expérience

Help out in our relaxed family home with laundry, meal prep, dog walks, light gardening, and the occasional pantry/fridge tidy. Cleaning is covered weekly. Stay in a comfy caravan with deck, bathroom & kitchenette. Suits solo females, couples, or friends. About 4 hrs/day, flexible. Warm, welcoming vibe, great references, and shared meals sometimes too. Ideal for independent, reliable travellers.

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Ce que vous offrez

20 heures d'aide par semaine

Garde d'animaux: Prendre soin et s'occuper des animaux domestiques.

Entretien ménager: Aider à changer les draps et à l'entretien ménager général.

Cuisine: Choisir le menu, sélectionner les ingrédients et cuisiner des plats délicieux.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Tente: Vous dormirez dans une tente sur un site de camping.

Vélos à votre disposition: Vous pouvez utiliser nos vélos quand vous le souhaitez.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance

Espace de Travail Dédié: Espace spécifique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Courant Anglais

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

We are a local family of four living in Cowes, Phillip Island, within walking distance of the bay beach, shops, cafés, and main township. Our home is a relaxed, lived-in family space, and we enjoy meeting people from different places and sharing everyday life with travellers.

We offer private accommodation in our backyard caravan in exchange for help around our home. Just a few metres away is a covered deck area with a bathroom, small kitchenette, and outdoor seating, giving guests their own comfortable, independent space while still being part of our household.

Our family includes two parents and two young adult children, and our home is usually busy with work, study, and everyday life. Like many families, we have ongoing household projects and routines, and we enjoy having extra help so we can also make time for our own interests and community activities. Hosting travellers allows us to balance these things while meeting interesting people along the way.

We usually offer two support roles: one focused more on indoor household tasks and one focused more on outdoor tasks, with some overlap depending on needs and skills. Although there are two roles, we only host one person or one pair at a time in the caravan.

This opportunity suits travellers who enjoy being part of a real Australian family home, are comfortable managing their own time and space, and are keen to experience life on Phillip Island beyond typical tourist experiences.

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Activités et horaires

Activities may include:

Laundry (sorting, folding, putting away)

Basic meal preparation and tidying after meals

Dog walking

Light gardening and outdoor tasks

Occasional organising of pantry, fridge, or cupboards

General household help as needed

Tasks vary from day to day and are shared fairly depending on priorities.

Shifts & Time Off:

Around 4 hours per day

Usually 9am–1pm or 3pm–7pm

Two days off per week (usually consecutive where possible)

Scheduled around family routines and work commitments

We aim to have someone at home when helpers are working inside the house, for everyone’s comfort and clarity

Personal & Guest Areas:
Guests have private use of the caravan and outdoor deck area during their stay. We ask that this space is kept reasonably clean and tidy and left thoroughly cleaned and well-presented on departure, similar to a good hotel standard, ready for the next guest (or for family use).

We aim to keep expectations clear and reasonable, with open communication if plans change.

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Règles

To keep our home safe, comfortable, and respectful for everyone, we ask guests to follow these simple guidelines:

No smoking, vaping, or drug use on the property

Please keep noise low late at night

No unapproved visitors on the property

Maximum of two guests at any time (as agreed in advance)

Please respect other people’s belongings, privacy, and shared spaces

This is a family home, and we value a calm, clean, and tidy environment

Guests should be comfortable spending time independently and managing their own space

For safety and privacy reasons, we don’t allow outside visitors unless discussed and agreed beforehand. We are always happy to talk things through — clear communication helps everyone feel comfortable.