We live on a 2 ¼ acre property. This is a private house and garden with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, landscaped ornamental borders and a patch of old growth eucalypts, plus an antique furniture restoration workshop in the process of being set up. We are both semi-retired and moved here from the UK in 2023. The gardens here have been a little neglected for several years but have great potential. We have both worked in a wide variety of jobs, mostly self-employed. We have both worked as vegetarian cooks and eat well, mostly organic food. Rick has worked for 20 years as a sports coach at a high level and for 35 years in the antiques trade as a restorer and conserver and has been involved with wwoof since 1975. Tric has a degree in psychology and worked in the Australian health service. She also a post grad degree in botanical conservation and worked for botanical gardens. Tric has run a small certified organic stock farm and worked extensively in organic horticulture. Particularly in research of medicinal herb crops. She has also been involved with the “Deep Ecology” movement since its beginnings. Our wwoofers tend to find us interesting and relaxed and reasonably well behaved.

Intentional community based on Permaculture principles with residential lots, common areas and a small farm. Vegetable gardens, 1000 fruit trees and native vegetation.

I joined WWOOF because I have always had a passion for sustainable farming and food production. One day I hope to live off the grid and implement my own sustainable farming practices, such as biodynamics and permaculture. In addition to this, I am an avid wildlife enthusiast with the hope of pursuing wildlife conservation as a career. I am therefore particularly keen to volunteer with a host where I can gain experience in environmental recovery/regeneration work, and especially wildlife rescue & care of native Australian animals. I also chose Wwoofing because I want to meet and get to know like-minded people, and access ideas, opportunities, and inspiration.

Our beautiful 5 acre berry farm is located in Victoria's Central Highlands region near the renowned spa town of Daylesford. We have rich volcanic soils and are nestled on a high plain that is dotted with small extinct volcanos. We use regenerative farming techniques (permanent raised beds, heavy mulching, integrating native flora etc) to produce summer berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries) as well as garlic for sale at local farmers markets. We also make a range of artisanal products in our commercial kitchen including smoked garlic and a range of jams and chutneys. We can offer quality accommodation in our well appointed barn conversion (you will have your own kitchen and bathroom) and lots of tasty organic produce. We (Ben and Rachel) both went wwoofing in our 20s and we look forward to providing quality wwoof experiences to a new generation of travelers, as well as giving our two young children the opportunity to meet people from different parts of the world. When we aren't farming we are often bushwalking, bike riding, camping and exploring local festivals.

We have a beautiful 40 acre horse agistment property, veggie garden & fruit trees and approx. 5 acres bush. 3 min drive to surf beach, bay beach & Inverloch town or 10 min drive to Wonthaggi, a larger town. Push bikes available. About 15 to 20 minutes to the beach and town by bike. We are very interested in living a sustainable lifestyle and hope that our WWOOFers are also interested in living sustainably and learning, and sharing knowledge of this. There are almost always wallabies and kangaroos at our farm and if you are lucky you may see echidnas, wombats & occasional koalas. Volunteering may include harvesting, fertilizing, pollinating, composting, mulching, hay carting, weeding, fencing, planting, food preservation, and other jobs as they become available.  Sometimes there is some work caring for horses: often all the work is in the garden and paddock maintenance, as the horses are mainly looked after by their owners. Accommodation for up to 3 in our home, although we usually prefer 2. Shared meals, cook together. We eat a healthy, sustainable diet.  Bron is vegan and while Ray eats most foods, many meals are vegan or vegetarian.  Vegetarians & vegans catered for.  No children, no smoking, all stays negotiable on application. Please let us know your available dates when you apply and the length of time that you would like to WWOOF here. (1 to 2 weeks preferred).

Large working cattle station We do a large variety of jobs on a daily basis, from operating machinery to feeding poddy calves. There's always animals to feed, and care for. We have a few helpers around the station quite regularly so you will not get lonely. I also have 3 children 2 of which are at the station on a regular basis. They help us out in all aspects of the day to day running of our place,

I want to make my time in Australia more meaningful. WWOOFing allows me to connect with locals, learn new skills, and experience something unique that I couldn’t get from regular city life or part-time jobs. Australia has beautiful nature and large farms, so I want to experience that lifestyle and learn how people live in harmony with the environment.

I am not intending to be a full time commercial farmer in the near future, as I enjoy my current profession. However, I do want to be able to grow my own food, as well as make a bit of secondary income. While in Australia, it is difficult to progress my professional career much because of Visa restrictions, but doing WWOOF will definitely help me learn skills and gain experience for secondary life goals.

I would like to join WWOOF in Australia because I am very interested in learning about Australian agriculture and sustainable farming practices. I believe that by working directly on farms, I can gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of the land, crops, and lifestyle in rural Australia. Another reason is that I would like to stay in Australia for a longer period of time and travel around different regions. WWOOF offers a unique opportunity to explore many areas while being part of local communities, rather than just being a tourist. Finally, I am eager to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. I believe cultural exchange is one of the most valuable experiences in life, and I would love to share my own culture while learning from hosts and fellow WWOOFers. I am excited to contribute, learn, and grow through this program.

I’m looking to sign off the remaining part of my 88 days after previously using WWOOF. I want to get to know Australia properly by doing WWOOFING and getting to know more people!

10 acres, huge garden, lots of vegetation, natural and natives, big rose garden and vines. A great veggie garden, with fruit trees. Care and keep horses Beautiful large home with a pool. Horses and bird life

Having lived in Australia for eight years, I originally pursued a skilled visa, but when that option was unexpectedly removed from the skilled occupation list, I transitioned to a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 417). I need to complete 88 days of regional work to qualify for a second-year visa and to continue pursuing permanent residency.

I joined WWOOF because I want to learn not only about farming but also about how people live. I hope to improve my English through everyday communication and life on the farm.

I have raised my children. I have taught other children and adults. I am now ready for something new. Something that helps in looking after our planet.