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ABC Rural
Organic farm movement WWOOF relies on backpackers, so what happens when our borders are shut? ABC Rural By Lucy Cooper and Tom Major Posted Sat 9 Oct 2021 at 8:31am A worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farms has launched a bid to lure domestic in...
The WWOOFing way during Covid-19
COVID Restrictions in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and the ACT have tightened recently, with many more families contemplating the security of their jobs. WWOOF Farms are Essential Businesses and WWOOFers are Essential Volunteers, so if you are looking to help on a farm,...
WWOOFers are Essential Volunteers
Farms are Essential Businesses and WWOOFers are Essential Volunteer workers when WWOOFing on farms during COVID-19 restrictions. Make an impact as a WWOOFer volunteer and assist like-minded individuals, who believe in working with each other in harmony, to keep our...
Need to self Isolate? Search for Hosts with separate accommodation.
If you need to self-isolate WWOOF has you covered! WWOOF Australia currently have 320 Hosts who offer a separate building for accommodation. Victoria – 51 Hosts Queensland – 84 Hosts Western Australia – 31 Hosts Tasmania – 26 Hosts NSW – 101 Hosts Northern Territory –...
Practicing a growth mindset during COVID
Written by Lynette Vint - WWOOF Office The past 2 years has impacted every one of us in one shape or form. Droughts, Bushfires, Floods and COVID just to name a few, add that to our already daily adversities, those already struggling with illness and hardship. Mindset...
Get Inspired
To travel around Australia might feel like the impossible right now, but soon enough you'll be able to travel again, so why not start planning you next life changing adventure? Get inspired, it’s time to Join WWOOF! WWOOF Australia has been connecting WWOOFers...
Fermented Vegetables – Gut Health
Fermented Vegetables It's so easy and economical to make fermented vegetables like Kimchi, Sauerkraut and Kvass with Masontops Vegetable Fermentation Range and Caldwell's Vegetable Starter Culture. Fermentation starters, advice and everything you need for Gut Health...
Gut Health- Have you ever tried to make your own Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented drink, filled with probiotics which is made by combining special cultures, called kefir grains, in a liquid such as milk or sugary-water. Drinking kefir helps boost the immune system, improves your digestion, helps regulate cholesterol, and has many other health benefits.
Celebrating 40 Years!
WWOOF Australia Celebrates 40 years, by hitting the road to visit hosts across South Gippsland, Victoria. Hosts VW098 Bronwyn, Ray, and Karen Dahlstrom The weather was a typical day for the end of May, in South Gippsland, rain, wind with the odd break between showers,...
Our Golden WWOOFer Book -Thank you Volunteers
"Thanks to the WWOOF team and to all our past and present WWOOFers for allowing us to have amazing friendships and experiences with WWOOFers of all ages and countries. They have allowed my children to grow into open minded persons, who feel strong knowing how many...
Mothers are Unique, just like WWOOFing
Looking for an environmentally friendly gift that keeps on giving? Give your mum something unique this Mothers Day Or spoil yourself this year? u Our 2-year WWOOF Volunteer Memberships can be used anytime, anywhere in Australia, so you can't go wrong! Looking for...
Learn about Sustainable Living through WWOOFing
No Course Fees Learn from the experts, our hosts available to you, Anytime and Anywhere across Australia Organic practices & techniques, Permaculture design practices & techniques, Biodynamic practices & techniques, Regenerative Agriculture practices &...
WWOOFing, 2nd Year Visa ‘Bushfire Disaster areas ONLY’
On the 17th of February 2020 the Federal Government announced an initiative allowing volunteers in Bushfire Disaster areas to qualify for second and third Working Holiday visas. WWOOF Australia has developed a Volunteer Bushfire Relief Form in consultation with Border...
WWOOF attends OAA ‘Grow Your Knowledge Sessions’
Every month the Organic Australian Association (OAA) continues with its fantastic opportunities to learn and share knowledge about a variety of topics on organic food production, gardening, soil and other related subjects. These fun and informative sessions are...
Join WWOOF this Easter!
The Benefits of WWOOFing When WWOOFing, the basic agreement is *4-6 hours a day of volunteering, in exchange for three meals a day and a place to sleep. Hosts share their knowledge and WWOOFers can spend time learning and honing practical new skills in a wide array of...
March 2021, still unsure?
Easter, School Break and Isolation's lifted, what's holding you back? What is WWOOF? WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchanges, helping to...
Fertilizer for Free
Reading through a Grass Roots on the weekend I happened to come across, an ad Rosemary had placed in the Grass Roots Magazine. I love to collect Heirloom Seeds and strongly believe my little growing collection will have an impact on my grandchildren's future one day....
I feel free and young at 48!
WWOOFing around Australia at 48years old. Sharing my experience with the world about WWOOFing around Australia. By Annette B My name is Annette, 48 years old I am originally from SA but now reside in Melbourne Australia. I’ve been renting out my property for the last...
Never to old to learn- Try WWOOFing
You’re never too old to WWOOF, great attitude is all you need. I’m Karin from Germany, 61 years of age and wanted to share my WWOOFing experience with you. In 2009, I travelled the Westcoast of Australia as a WWOOFer, I joined WWOOF because I knew I could travel on a...
Exploring your own Country, WWOOFing
Explore Australia and learn about Sustainable Living from our wonderful Hosts right across Australia Not only is it the most eco affordable way to travel with 2 Year volunteer Memberships, you have the choice to purchase a Single membership, or Dual membership and for...
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