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Help and learn on a family run permaculture farm.

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The experience

We have a mixed permaculture farm producing vegetables, fruit and livestock, nestled in secluded hills of rural South East Qld. With a background in education, we like to share our experience and help you learn about permaculture, particularly as it applies to our climate. In addition to daily care of livestock and vegetable market garden, we may have projects in construction, revegetation and landscaping, utilising skills you bring if possible.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We have found the volunteers who gain the most are those who have most interest, live as family and with whom we can share interests off farm as well as tasks on hand.

Activities & Shift

Day to day tasks and routines vary, some days more demanding than other, but it evens out. Be aware it is very hot from October to March but we don’t usually work in the very heat of the day. Please bring a hat and sunscreen ! Free time you are welcome to bushwalk up hill or along the creek within our 540 acres.

Rules

Non smokers only. Mixed meals can cater for vegetarians but not vegans.