Neil Barrett

I hope that WWOOF will connect me with people living the lifestyle I seek to live. I want to understand how people and community's can thrive whilst supporting the natural systems that they rely on. I'm seeking first hand experience with like minded people who have already commenced their journey of sustainability. I believe that living and working with such people will provide a great insight into what to expect and how to better create environmental balance. Human connection is another reason why I have chosen to WWOOF. I love meeting people, sharing stories, experiences and knowledge. I hope to find out more about the people living this lifestyle and the journeys that have taken them to running these projects. Lastly, I hope to experience a variety of environments and practices. I know I want to create a life of balance with our natural systems, however the where and how remains a mystery. I hope that WWOOFing will provide me with the chance to experience a wide range of methods and regions.

I have joined WWOOF to learn new skills and gain experience working in a farming environment. In the longer term, I am considering moving into a regional area and focussing more on working on the land and simplifying my lifestyle. I'm interested in understanding how people can make organic farming work for them and I am keen to get involved in physical work which I enjoy.

"Namoorook" circa 1895, is a beautifully restored homestead on 71 acres of farm land approximately 1.5 kms from Leongatha and 130kms from Melbourne. Adopting regenerative agricultural practices, Namoorook is a mixed farming operation with livestock, organic fruit orchard and vegetable gardens. We hope it will become an example of how food and farming systems can use the power of nature to increase biodiversity, enrich the soil, capture carbon, improve watersheds enhancing the entire ecosystem.

i joined WWOOF to hopefully gain meeting new people that are really passionate about what they do and hopefully start a new carer in permaculture that I'm really keen on starting.

I would like to meet people and gain insight into other lifestyles.I am really keen to learn about living on a farm plot and the daily skills/struggles that are needed.

I have read and heard about WWOOFing for years and have found it really interesting. I am feeling I need a bit of a change in life and would love to travel around Australia more whilst COVID is happening. I have also heard and read on the news that farmers are struggling to get help and workers at the moment and would like to do so.