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How Feasible is a New Generation of Housing Co-operatives in Australia?
In this study we investigate whether it is feasible today for a non-subsidised co-operative model of housing to deliver affordable and secure tenure housing for moderate income workers. A segment of our society who are increasingly priced out of ownership throughout great swathes of urban and regional Australia. With a particular focus on “missing middle” income cohorts who are not … Read More
Unlocking the doors: legal and financial pathways to resident-led housing
This guide is for people wanting to set up collaborative housing in Australia. It is based on research and consultation with resident groups and experts in the field. Download the guide now. We hope the guide becomes used by groups like a workbook that you use and test thoroughly. We want it to be a circular guide where your experience … Read More
Living Well Dying Well
Living Well- Dying Well In Sept 2021 we held an Open Space with the film “Love in our own Time,” followed by discussion. As well as interested members of the community, we had representatives from many Care Services and Organisations in our local community attending, including Geegeelup Aged Care, Henri Nuewen House, Natural Therapists, Palliative Care workers, Friendship Club, … Read More
Housing – Sustainable and Affordable
Excursion to Balingup Cluster Housing/Straw bale house May 2023 Presentation from Adrian Price Shire accommodation Presentation from Wendy Trow huf and puff OS Alternative Housing Options Forum – May 2022 Video of Panel discussion Video of Presentations … Read More
Verge Gardens
Shire Update 07-2023 https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/services/roads/verge-managment.aspx Habitat Trays for Waterwise Verge Gardens are now (30-05-22) available The Bridgetown Community Landcare Nursery grows local plants for local wildlife. To help gardeners and those on small properties they have created habitat trays, collections of 10 plants in forester tubes that are specially selected to encourage local wildlife, including: blue wren heaven, food for a finch, cockatoo … Read More
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A is for Apples and Autumn Leaves
Apples Do you have an apple tree growing near you? If you live in Banyule then a wonderful day trip is to head out to Petty’s orchard. If you keep an eye out on their social media page you may even be notified when they are open to the public for taste testing their extensive range of apples. They also … Read More
B is for Book Week, Bushwalking, Buy Nothing and Buy in Bulk
Book Week Do you want to enjoy Book Week but don’t want to add to your footprint? Start planning, sourcing and sewing/creating well in advance. Here are some ideas you can use to tread lightly during Book Week: Up-cycle what you already have in the house Buy pre-loved online or from your local op shop Make some face paints by … Read More
C is for Celebration, Communication, Compost, Cooking from Scratch and Cultural Safety
Celebration We all love to celebrate and regardless of the occasion it is made all the more special when we consider how we can decrease our footprint while getting our party on. Reimagine birthdays by taking along a low waste picnic to a local park. An example is a birthday celebration that we organised at Price Park, Viewbank. Guests were … Read More