Q: Where is Kaloola located?
A: Kaloola is located in the NSW central west, between Forbes and Cowra near the Lachlan River.
Q: How do I travel there?
A: A free pick up transfer from Eugowra or Forbes to Kaloola is provided. You will need to get a train/bus with Countrylink to Eugowra or Forbes. Speak to Emma or Murray to arrange this before booking.
Q: Is there mobile phone service at Kaloola?
A: We recommend Telstra 3G as the phone with the only service here, a Blue Tick Telstra phone is best. Phones are useful as the farms are large and distances too great to use two-way radios.
Q: Is there internet access at Kaloola?
A: There is access to WiFi at the homestead. This can be used out of work hours. On weekends, we recommend visiting the Forbes RSL Club where there is unlimited free internet access.
Q: What about sight-seeing in the district?
A: We recommend creating your own fun like swimming in the river, bush walking or visiting the many local events occurring throughout the year. These include many local bush events, such as the Forbes rodeo and picnic races (February), camel races (Easter) Bathurst 1000 (October) and VanFest (November).
Q: What clothes do I bring?
Heavy-duty jeans and shirts, workboots, wide brimmed hat, lightweight waterproof jacket, sunscreen and mosquito repellent and warm clothes in winter (April to September). Also bring a positive attitude, a passion for learning.
Q: What paper work do I need?
Passport, driver’s licence, Medicare number or a National Insurance Card and insurance policy document.
Q: What accommodation is provided?
Twin share accommodation with linen and bedding provided. Meals are included.
Q: What is included in `the jackaroo/jillaroo coaching?
- Commit for four weeks and learn all the skills of a jackaroo/jillaroo without the fees.
- Learn about ecologically sustainable farm management and low stress stock handling while working on the job.
- You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course and a formal reference.
Q: What skills will I learn?
- Health and safety in the workplace and good work ethics.
- Stock work includes mustering, yarding, drafting, shearing, lamb marking, feeding and nutrition.
- Machinery maintenance covers quad bike operation and maintenance, and tractor driving. Water and trough checking and maintenance, fencing and yard building are also carried out.
- All jobs are governed by the season, so there may be shearing but not lamb marking, you will be involved in the jobs of the season.
Q: What is low stress stock handling?
Low stress stock handling places the emphasis on mutually beneficial outcomes for stock and the people who handle them. The foundations of LSS are four basic animal instincts explaining what animals want and why they behave the way they do..when we move stock we aim to make it easy on them and us.
Q: What is eco-sustainable farm management?
Kaloola has been using eco-sustainable farm management principles for over 10 years. This innovative farming method takes into consideration the environment, economic and social impacts of all strategic decisions. We aim to improve the condition of the land we manage so it will be passed on to our children in the best state possible.
Q: Can I attend a polocrosse carnival?
We camp most weekends during the polocrosse season between April and August. This is a brilliant way to see Australia and get some genuine camping experience – sleep in a swag, cook in the camp oven, make billy tea and hang out with some real Aussie bushies. Be prepared for some hard work and loads of fun if you are chosen to come along for a great weekend break.