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What Can You
Exchange?
Antidosis is built on a simple idea: everyone has something worth trading. A skill. An item. Time. A favour. Here are real ways people are using it right now.
Swap Anything
Goods for goods. Skills for skills. Services for items. Cash for anything. There is no fixed formula — if both parties agree, the exchange works.
Start Local
All these examples are from the Central Coast. Trade with people nearby — walk over with your lemons, meet at the beach for the lesson, or drop off the tools on your way past.
Build Trust
The best trades come from clear communication. Describe what you need honestly. State what you are offering upfront. Use the contract system when money or valuable items are involved.
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Lemons — want to trade for oranges
My lemon tree is going absolutely nuts. I have about 3kg of fresh lemons every fortnight. Looking to swap with someone whose orange or mandarin tree is doing the same.
3kg of homegrown lemons, unwaxed, tree-ripened
itemSurplus tomatoes and basil
Garden exploded this season. Picking 2-3kg of mixed tomatoes and a huge bunch of basil weekly. Happy to swap for anything I don't grow.
Mixed heirloom tomatoes + fresh basil (weekly swap)
itemSwap my skateboard for a surfboard
Santa Cruz complete, 8.25 inch deck, barely skated — I've accepted I'm too old for stairs. Looking for a foamie or soft-top surfboard, any condition.
Santa Cruz skateboard complete (retail $180)
itemVinyl records — looking to trade
Clearing out ~40 records — mostly 70s rock, some jazz and soul. Looking to swap for different genres or books. Come dig through the crate.
Crate of vinyl (rock, jazz, soul) — pick what you want
itemFirewood for fresh fish
Split a cord of hardwood last month. Way more than I need. Would love to trade a wheelbarrow-load for some freshly caught fish.
Split hardwood firewood (wheelbarrow load)
itemHomemade sourdough for honey or eggs
I bake 4 loaves every Sunday. Always have extras. Swap for backyard eggs, local honey, or whatever you've got.
Fresh sourdough loaf (baked Sunday mornings)
itemKids' clothes — sizes 4-6 — swap for toys
Two boxes of clean, good-condition kids clothes (boys and girls). My youngest outgrew everything. Swap for LEGO, board games, or outdoor toys.
Two boxes of kids clothes, sizes 4-6
itemTeach me to surf — I'll teach you to skate
I've skated for 15 years — can teach ollies, kickflips, bowl riding, whatever. Never surfed. Looking for someone patient who wants to trade skills.
Skateboarding lessons — beginner to intermediate
serviceGuitar lessons wanted — I can teach you code
Software dev by trade. Want to learn acoustic guitar (absolute beginner). Happy to teach Python, web dev, or how to automate boring stuff in return.
Coding tutoring — Python, JavaScript, or automation
serviceSpanish conversation — I'll teach you French
Native French speaker, fluent English. Want to get conversational in Spanish. Happy to meet weekly for a language exchange over coffee.
French lessons or conversation practice
serviceYoga instruction — I'll teach you photography
Professional photographer. Bad back, terrible posture. Want 1-2 yoga sessions a week. I'll teach you composition, Lightroom, or how to use your camera properly.
Photography lessons — camera basics to editing
serviceMaths tutor for my teen — I'll teach you to cook
Year 11 student needs help with advanced maths, 1 hour a week. I'm a chef — I'll teach you proper knife skills, pasta from scratch, or how to break down a chicken.
Professional cooking lessons — your choice of cuisine
serviceDance partner — salsa or bachata
Intermediate lead looking for a follow to practice with weekly. In return I can teach you to drive manual, fix bikes, or basic carpentry.
Manual driving lessons, bike repair, or carpentry basics
serviceFix my fence — I've got tools and a Weber BBQ
About 8 metres of colourbond fence needs straightening and a few posts replaced. I have tools but not the know-how. Happy to trade my Weber kettle.
Weber kettle BBQ — good condition, all accessories
itemMow my lawn — take home fresh eggs
Small backyard, takes about 30 mins. My chooks lay 6-8 eggs a day — way more than we eat. Weekly mow in exchange for a dozen eggs each time.
Dozen backyard eggs (proper free range, mixed colours)
itemAssemble IKEA furniture — I've got an espresso machine
BILLY bookcase, MALM bed, and two side tables. Should take 2-3 hours max. I'll supply tools and coffee. Trade: my Breville Duo Temp.
Breville espresso machine — works perfectly
itemWalk my dog 3x/week — I'll cook your dinners
Labrador, friendly, 45 mins each walk Mon/Wed/Fri. In return I'll meal-prep you 5 healthy dinners every Sunday. I used to be a chef.
5 home-cooked meals prepped every Sunday
serviceHelp me move — take my old kayak
Moving from a 2-bed unit to a house. One trip, maybe 3 hours total. Everything is boxed. Trade: my 2.7m sit-on-top kayak with paddle.
2.7m sit-on-top kayak + paddle
itemBabysit my toddler — take home preserves
Need a reliable person for 3 hours on Thursday afternoons while I work from home (I'll be in the office). Toddler is 2, easy. Trade: jars of my homemade preserves.
Homemade jams, chutneys, and pickled veg (your pick)
itemSomeone to teach me Excel — I'll give you my old tools
Need to learn pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic macros for a new job. Complete beginner. I have a full set of old but quality hand tools to trade.
Full set of quality hand tools — Stanley, Bahco, etc.
itemHaircut at home — I'll give you my vintage jacket
Just need a simple trim, nothing fancy. Happy to come to you or you come to me. Trade: my vintage leather jacket, size M, genuine 80s.
Vintage leather jacket — genuine 80s, size M
itemHelp setting up my home studio — take my synth
Need someone who knows audio interfaces, mic placement, and acoustic treatment. 2-3 hour session. Trade: my Korg Volca Keys (analog synth, great condition).
Korg Volca Keys analog synthesizer
itemTeach me to prune fruit trees — I've got a BBQ smoker
Three mature fruit trees that haven't been pruned in years. Need someone who knows what they're doing to show me. Trade: my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker.
Weber Smokey Mountain smoker — 18.5 inch
itemLeaking kitchen tap
Dripping constantly for a week. Pretty sure it's just the washer. Parts supplied, just need someone who knows what they're doing.
$80 cash on completion
moneyPiano tuner needed
Upright piano hasn't been tuned in 3 years. Looking for a proper piano tuner, not just someone with an app.
$150 — negotiable
moneyWebsite for my landscaping business
Simple 5-page site: home, services, gallery, about, contact. I have all the photos and copy ready. Just need someone to build it properly.
$1,200 or open to trade
moneySomeone to detail my car interior
Family wagon, 3 kids. Interior needs a proper deep clean — seats, carpets, vents, the works. I'll supply products or you bring your own (I'll pay extra).
$120 + supply products
moneyRegular dog walker — paid weekly
Medium staffy, super friendly. Needs 45-min walks Mon/Wed/Fri. Ongoing arrangement preferred. Must be comfortable with strong dogs.
$20 per walk, $60/week ongoing
moneyRide to Gosford Hospital — Tuesdays
Elderly mum needs a lift to weekly physio at Gosford Hospital, 10am Tuesday. There and back. She's mobile, just can't drive. Happy to pay fuel or cook you dinner.
Home-cooked dinner every week or fuel money
serviceCheck on my dad — I'll bake you a cake
Dad lives alone in Woy Woy, early dementia. I live in Sydney and can't visit weekly. Need someone to pop in for 30 mins, make a cuppa, check he's okay. Weekly.
A freshly baked cake every fortnight (your choice)
serviceEmergency babysitter — date nights
Need a reliable sitter for occasional Friday/Saturday evenings. Two kids, 5 and 7, asleep by 8pm usually. We rarely get out. Happy to return the favour or pay.
We'll babysit your kids in return (qualified teacher)
serviceHelp clearing a deceased estate garden
My nan's house is being sold. The garden is overgrown — 40 years of growth. Need strong arms and kind hearts. Tea, sandwiches, and genuine gratitude provided.
Lunch, endless cups of tea, and my eternal gratitude
serviceTattoo design — I'll give you a massage
Want a custom piece designed for my forearm — botanical/nature theme. Need someone with illustrative skills. Trade: I'm a qualified remedial massage therapist.
1-hour remedial massage (qualified therapist)
serviceMix my band's demo — I'll design your logo
3-track garage rock demo. Needs EQ, compression, and a basic mix. In return I'll design you a professional logo or album artwork.
Professional logo or album artwork design
serviceHeadshots for LinkedIn — I'll write your resume
Need professional-looking headshots for job hunting. Have a decent camera but no lighting or skill. Trade: 10 years of resume/CV writing experience.
Professional resume/CV rewrite + cover letter
servicePaint a mural on my garage — I'll teach you pottery
Plain concrete garage wall, 4m x 2.5m. Want something colourful and beachy. I'm a potter — happy to teach you wheel throwing or hand building in return.
Pottery lessons — wheel throwing or hand building
serviceTake me rock climbing outdoors
Indoor climber for 2 years, never been outdoors. Need someone experienced with gear and local crag knowledge. I'll cook you an epic post-climb feast.
3-course home-cooked dinner (dietary requirements catered)
serviceShow me the secret surf spots
New to the coast, intermediate surfer. Want someone to show me the less-crowded local breaks and explain the rips. Trade: my old 3/2 wetsuit (size L, good nick).
3/2mm wetsuit, size L — Rip Curl, good condition
itemTeach me to fish off the rocks
Complete beginner. Bought gear, watched YouTube, caught nothing. Need someone patient to show me rigs, bait, spots, and technique. I'll bring the beers and build you a fire pit.
Custom-built fire pit + cold beers on the day
serviceTake me camping — first timer
36 years old, never camped. Want someone experienced to take me on an easy overnight trip — show me how to set up, cook, stay safe. I'll bring all the food and gear.
All food and drinks for the trip (your preferences)
serviceNeed a DM for D&D campaign
Group of 4 adults, played a few one-shots, want a regular campaign. fortnightly, 3-4 hours. We have dice, books, snacks. Host at my place. Happy to pay or trade.
I'll host, feed you, and pay $50/session or trade
serviceFilm a short video for my business
Need a 90-second promo video for my gardening business. Just me talking to camera + some B-roll of gardens. Half day shoot. Trade: I'll completely landscape your front yard.
Full front yard landscaping (plants, mulch, design)
serviceA bed for a week — I'll work 3 hours a day
Travelling the coast in a van, need a break from camping. Happy to do gardening, cleaning, painting, or admin work for a local. 3 hours a day, 5 days, in exchange for a room or even a garage with a mattress.
3 hours labour daily — gardening, cleaning, painting, or admin
serviceFruit picking work — want accommodation + meals
Two backpackers, fit and hard-working. Looking for a farm or orchard that needs seasonal pickers. In exchange for a place to pitch our tent or a room, plus dinner. Can stay 2-4 weeks.
Full-time fruit picking labour — 2 reliable workers
serviceHostel needs a social media person — free dorm bed
Small hostel near the beach needs someone to run Instagram and TikTok, 2 hours a day. Content is easy — just film the sunsets, the guests, the vibe. Free dorm bed and breakfast included.
Free dorm bed + breakfast for 2 hours social media daily
serviceHouse-sit while you're away — I'll look after everything
Responsible traveller, non-smoker, clean. Will look after your house, plants, pets, and mail while you're on holiday. References available. Just need a place to stay for the duration.
Complete house and pet care — references available
serviceNeed a shower and laundry — I'll cook dinner
Living in a van, everything is great except showers and laundry get expensive. Looking for a local who'd let me use their shower and washing machine once a week. I'll cook you a proper dinner in return.
Home-cooked dinner for 2 — your choice of cuisine
serviceTeach English to your kids — stay in your spare room
Native English speaker from Canada, travelling for 6 months. Want to base myself somewhere for 2-3 weeks. Happy to tutor your kids (or you) in English conversation, 1 hour a day. Just need a room.
Daily English tutoring/conversation practice
serviceCarpool to Sydney — I'll split fuel
Need to get to Sydney every Tuesday and Thursday for a course. Looking for someone who commutes regularly and wants to split fuel costs. I'm quiet, bring snacks, and can drive if needed.
Half the fuel cost + I'll drive your share of the way
moneyFarmstay — work for room and board
Experienced with animals, fencing, and general farm maintenance. Want to learn about Australian agriculture. Happy to work 4-5 hours a day in exchange for accommodation and meals. Can stay 1-2 months.
4-5 hours daily farm labour — fencing, animals, maintenance
servicePet-sit for a weekend — free accommodation
Love dogs, can't have one while travelling. Looking for locals who need a reliable pet-sitter for weekends away. I'll stay at your place, walk the dog, water plants, collect mail. Free for me, peace of mind for you.
Weekend house and pet sitting — dog walks included
serviceCafe needs a barista — meals + $15/hr
Small beachside cafe needs a casual barista for 3-4 shifts a week. Can train you if you're keen. Perks: free coffee, staff meals, and $15/hr cash. Perfect for a traveller who wants to settle in for a month.
$15/hr + free meals + all the coffee you can drink
moneyNeed a lift to Byron — I'll pay fuel and tell stories
Heading north to Byron Bay next week. Looking for a ride-share. I'll pay all the fuel, buy lunch, and I play guitar — can keep us entertained for the 8-hour drive. Flexible on dates.
All fuel + lunch + live acoustic entertainment
moneyBackyard camping spot — I'll fix your fence
Van life traveller looking for a safe, quiet place to park for a few nights. Happy to do odd jobs in return — fix fences, chop wood, paint, garden. Just need access to a tap and maybe a power point.
Odd jobs — fencing, gardening, painting, wood chopping
serviceHelp build a tiny cabin — learn carpentry + stay free
Building an off-grid tiny cabin on my property. Need enthusiastic helpers, no experience necessary — I'll teach you carpentry, framing, and basic building. Free camping, meals, and skills in exchange for labour.
Free camping + all meals + learn real carpentry skills
serviceTour guide for a day — show me the hidden spots
New to the Central Coast, want a local to show me the secret beaches, best lookouts, and where to get a feed that isn't touristy. In exchange I'll take professional photos of you and your mates.
Professional portrait session — digital files included
serviceNeed a van mechanic — trade surf lessons
My van's making a weird noise and the check engine light is on. Need someone who knows their way around a Toyota HiAce. I'll teach you to surf in return — proper technique, ocean safety, reading waves.
Surf lessons — beginner to intermediate, board included
serviceCook for a share house — eat for free
Travelling chef, 8 years experience. Looking for a share house that wants a house cook. I'll do the shopping, cooking, and kitchen clean-up for 5 dinners a week. In exchange I just need a room and to eat with you.
5 restaurant-quality dinners a week + kitchen spotless
serviceLanguage exchange partner — meet at the beach
German backpacker, fluent English, want to keep my Spanish and Japanese sharp. Looking for native speakers who want to chat for an hour a week at the beach. I'll bring the beer or coffee.
German lessons or conversation + beer/coffee on me
serviceBoat needs a deckhand — learn to sail
35ft yacht, need a reliable deckhand for weekend sails. No experience needed — I'll teach you knots, navigation, and sailing basics. Trade: an unforgettable weekend on the water and real sailing skills.
Learn to sail — navigation, knots, helming, the full experience
serviceHelp at a market stall — keep the profit share
Run a weekend market stall selling handmade candles and soaps. Need someone friendly to help set up, sell, and pack down. You keep 20% of the day's sales. Great for travellers who want cash and local interaction.
20% of daily sales + free candles to take home
moneyNeed a yoga teacher for our hostel — free stay
Backpackers' hostel wants to offer sunrise yoga on the deck. Need a qualified or experienced teacher for 3 morning classes a week. Free private room, breakfast, and laundry in exchange.
Free private room + breakfast + laundry
serviceBabysit in the evenings — I'll clean your house
Former nanny, travelling Australia. Need accommodation for 2-3 weeks. Offering evening babysitting (so parents can go out) plus general house cleaning. Happy to do meal prep too. References from 3 families.
Evening babysitting + house cleaning + meal prep
serviceHostel needs a handyman — free dorm + $20/hr
Old hostel needs fixing up — leaky taps, broken screens, painting touch-ups, furniture repair. 3-4 hours a day, flexible timing. Free dorm bed and $20/hr cash. Perfect for a tradie on holiday.
$20/hr cash + free dorm bed + free breakfast
moneySwap my ukulele for a guitar
Bought a ukulele for the trip, realised I'm more of a guitar person. Kala concert uke, barely played, comes with case and tuner. Looking for any playable acoustic guitar, condition negotiable.
Kala concert ukulele + case + tuner
itemNeed a camping stove — trade my portable speaker
My camp stove died and I'm 3 weeks into a 2-month trip. Looking for a working gas camping stove. Trade: my JBL Flip 6 portable speaker — loud, waterproof, great battery.
JBL Flip 6 portable speaker — waterproof, great condition
itemTravelling musician — gig for a meal and a bed
Singer-songwriter on the road with my guitar. Looking for cafes, bars, or hostels that want live music for an evening. Happy to play 2 sets (originals + covers). Just need a meal and somewhere to sleep.
2 sets of live acoustic music — originals and covers
serviceNeed a power inverter for my van — cash or trade
Living in a van, need a 12V to 240V power inverter (at least 1000W) to run my laptop and small appliances. Happy to pay cash or trade — I have a decent portable solar panel I'm not using.
100W portable solar panel + cash if needed
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Still Not Sure?
Here Are Some Truths.
“I don't have anything valuable.”
Everyone has time. Everyone has a skill they've forgotten is valuable. Can you drive manual? Bake? Listen well? That's worth something.
“What if no one wants what I have?”
Post it anyway. The Central Coast is full of people with complementary needs. Your excess lemons are someone's cocktail ingredients.
“Can I offer money AND something else?”
Absolutely. 'I'll pay $50 AND mow your lawn' is a powerful offer. Mixed exchanges are common and welcomed.
“What about ongoing arrangements?”
Many of the best trades are recurring. Weekly dog walks for weekly meals. Fortnightly guitar lessons for lawn mowing. Build a relationship.
“Is it safe to trade with strangers?”
Meet in public first. Use our contract system for anything valuable. Check profiles and reviews. Trust is built, not assumed.
“Can businesses use this?”
Yes. A food truck can trade meals for graphic design. A landscaper can trade labour for website help. A cafe can trade coffee for photography.
“I'm just a backpacker passing through — is this for me?”
Absolutely. Trade a few hours of work for a bed. Swap your van parking spot for a shower. House-sit for free accommodation. Your labour, skills, and time are just as valuable as anyone else's.
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Your Need Is
Someone Else's Want.
These are just sparks. The real magic happens when you post something only you can offer. Be specific. Be honest. See who shows up.
Post a Need