Last year TTV and its members were both shocked and inspired by two presentations which have motivated us to act and establish a Black Cockatoo forest. The showing of the documentary Black Cockatoo Crisis highlighted the plight of Black Cockatoo’s across the south western Australia and in particular the ongoing loss of habitat and associated tree canopy cover in urban … Read More
Community Circularity Precinct and Community Biochar Research Hub
The concept for a community circularity precinct and community biochar research hub is designed to build on the existing strengths and opportunities which exist in the area to address relevant local issues using a circularity approach. Circularity principles include: Eliminate waste and pollution. Circulate products and materials. Regenerate nature. A fourth principle is to keep it local. Some issues pertinent … Read More
The Potting Shed
The TTV’s Potting Shed is located conveniently next to the Tools n Things Library and has been established to support the activities of the My Healthy Soils project and the nearby Community Food Forest. Opening hours are: Saturday mornings 10am to 12noon Wednesday afternoons 4pm to 6pm Things you can get from the Potting Shed: Quantities of biochar for trialing … Read More
Regen Ashley St
Welcome to Ashley St Ashley St is the a important place of movement and connection. It connects West Footscray to Braybrook, two very different communities. It connections students to local schools It Connects the Maribyrnong River to Tottenham Station and beyond to Stony Creek
Biochar trials
TTV has generously received a donation of biochar from Fasera Char for use in our My Healthy Soils project. As part of the project we are offering a free use of biochar for your garden, pot trials or other urban applications. To get some free biochar let us know how you would use biochar by filling in the form below … Read More
My Healthy Soil Project
Transform your yard or courtyard into a carbon sink! Vision Transition Town Vincent’s My Healthy Soils Project aims to empower local residents to transform their yards and courtyards to capture carbon into the soil to support plant growth to create a cooler, healthier and more sustainable environment. We focus on supporting the addition of locally available organics (e.g. biochar, compost, … Read More
Britannia Community Food Forest
The Britannia Reserve community food forest is a community managed space containing mainly fruit trees with general plans to expand planting beds to contain a mixture of bush tucker species, other fruit and vegetables. In addition to growing fresh fruit and vegetables for the community, the space is intended as a hub for community outreach and bonding events such as … Read More
Transition Glen Eira Sustainability Festival
The climate crisis requires individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and governments to cooperatively adopt energy descent plans and actions. The concepts within Permaculture’s Ethics and Principles offer the best approach, using the Transition Towns Network Framework to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, which is in line with those of a Circular Economy. Transition Glen Eira (TGE), a … Read More
Add your Group/Project/Community
Join as a Community Member As a Cohousing Australia Community Member you get to showcase your project here. We hold frequent events where you will be able to share your story and contribute to the broader discourse. You can share events via our social media platforms and advertise vacancies. You can collaborate with other members and projects to share what … Read More
Mapping Collaborative Housing Australia
This page provides a list of cohousing projects that are either completed or in creation to therefore guide people who are in request to seek cohousing opportunities. To look at the detailed list, please check the below for their progress and location. Add map here: <iframe src=”https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1CLcpH3mV73FN1VAEQTFPOtKa3K-ahYrv” width=”640″ height=”480″></iframe> Existing Communities DeCohousing (WA) Pinakarri (WA) Murundaka (Vic) Narrara Ecovillage (NSW) … Read More