Fryers Forest Community

After 4 years of studying am very eager to get out of the city and away from theoretical concepts and into the natural world with real people working hard to solve issues around food production. I cannot wait to have my hands in the soil rather than typing away on a laptop all day. Through WWOOFing I hope to gain an understanding of the real life practise of organic farming. Given I grew up in Victoria, I am not so much interested in a cultural exchange or spending time doing 'touristy' things but rather working and learning from growers and farmers. I do hope to one day own my own land and have my own kitchen garden and so (rather selfishly) also hope to learn a few tricks of the trade for my own food production. I currently have leafy greens growing out of planter boxes in my tiny garden out the front of my unit in the city and it ain't cutting it!

I'm looking to help out in exchange for learning about a vast array of areas including permaculture, baking, organic gardening, cooking, hunting, natural building, regenerative agriculture, primitive technologies and the list goes on.

I love WWOOFing, being in contact with nature, creating connections with like-minded people, sharing knowledge and eating sustainable grown food.

I joined in order to expand my knowledge base and skill set which could also be useful on my own property and whilst travelling. To help people who may need an extra hand and to experience other ways of living across Australia.

I've joined WWOOF because I'd love to learn more about growing organic food. I've worked a bit on our home veggie patch and have inherited some wonderful tips from my mum but I'm keen to get amongst it and get my hands dirty on a farm. I've long been passionate about supporting local growers and would love to learn more from some wonderful hosts and offer a helping hand wherever possible!

S: A project I’m immersed in is focused on food waste landfill diversion, and its making me miss my farm days. My rural property in Flowerdale is a bit limited and I’m running out of projects there, so I’d love to get back into farm life and agricultural production. J: I used to WWOOF solo 12 years ago and had a blast, met some incredible people in amazing places. Always had the intention to do it again, and the kids are finally older and ready!

WWOOFing in all its various forms has been part of our world for almost 10 years. Needless to say we love it! In amongst plenty of hard work we've met some wonderful people, learnt an incredible amount both in terms of farming practices and different cultures and ways of life.

To offer my assistance, volunteer with projects, learn new skills & meet kindred spirits, live life to the fullest and share beautiful memories and adventures with my soul tribe.

I would love to learn more about permaculture living in relation to Australian native plants, regenerative agriculture and urban/peri-urban food production. I'm keen to get stuck into a specific project or just to help with the day-to-day running of a farm/garden. I am also planning on building a tiny house in the next couple of years, so am keen to get some basic construction experience.

To learn about how we can produce food in sustainable and healthy ways, to gain practical experience in working on a farm, to meet interesting people, and to give myself (and mainly my legs) a bit of a break from cycling,

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.

Want to see and learn from people living the organic producer lifestyle, to learn about their struggles and from their striding times. But most of all to get my hands dirty

My work in the Bushfire Recovery has highlighted to me the urgency of needing to live more sustainably and I am keen to learn whilst giving someone a hand that needs some help. Keen to get more involved in physical work and learning practical skills

I joined so that I can gain some experiences on organic farms, and also to be involved in the lifestyle. I want to learn more about organic farming, produce and other related organic topics. I feel I have a lot to contribute. I have a broad range of skills, and I would love to make use of them for some projects that matter.

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I joined WWOOF to meet like minded people, reconnect with nature, and help to create a better world. I don't have much experience, but I'm excited to provide any help that I can and learn as much as possible in the process.

I want to deepen my knowledge in organic farming and have a particular interest in Market Gardens. I want to meet like minded people open to sharing their knowledge and skills. I am also interested in natural building techniques and getting hands on experience building things! I want to travel around rural Victoria and get to know local communities to see if I find a place that might become my future home.