Understanding Cohousing Cohousing is a sustainable and affordable approach to living in community. Cohousing communities are intentional communities, with people seeking out a community feel to their home lives. They are created and run by their residents cooperating to create better lives. Each household has a self-contained, private home as well as shared community space. Residents come together to manage their … Read More
Planning Support for Cohousing
Cohousing enables community living through a mix of private and communal spaces and facilities with independent dwellings, and governance that promotes regular resident contact and sharing. This document lists some of the current planning instruments that could be used to support Cohousing. The discussion points to the barriers to the development of Cohousing in Victoria and especially Melbourne. The document … Read More
How to guides
top Stages: How to start a group How to find a site How to get it built Particitory design Live together How to start a group Finding others: dinner parties, community meeting, social media Send out a cohousing survey Capture data and invite participants to a meeting Proforma survey questions: Create a project group Financial capacity Everyone is … Read More
Reimagine Easter
Reimagine Easter Swap #1 Hot cross buns Things to think about when buying hot cross buns (or any bread): Waste avoidance: Can I use my own reusable cloth bag or ask the person serving you “Would it be ok to put my order in these bags?” Where is my local bakery? #Banyule Micro Bakeries we know of: ⭐️ doughartybaker.com.au Deliver to … Read More
Food “Waste”
Why is Food Waste important? Why are we bothering? As promised, here are the answers to the Food Waste Quiz. Answers to Food Waste in Australia – Quiz 40% of the average household rubbish bin is food waste The $ value of food thrown away each year by the average Australian household is $1,036 If you added up … Read More
Energy – Power options for a more sustainable and regenerative future
Bridgetown Energy Transition (BET) Energy Audits Contact Jim on 049 755 7646 or email bridgetownenergytransition21@gmail.com to ask for an Energy Audit or to discuss options to move to more sustainable power options. Jim can provide a host of low cost, simple tips to save energy, as well as advice on choosing and installing solar panels. Jim works using the “gift … Read More
Desirable Density
Desirable Density 20 minute city / 15 minute city
Buy Local Food
Why Buy Local Food? The current Global Food system Produces 50% of the world’s CO2 emissions Degrades our Soils Requires the use of chemicals, additives and preservatives, causing ill health Uses excessive packaging Allows big companies to make more profit due to crazy tax laws and the farmer to receive only 10% of what we pay in the shops Local … Read More
Research
Bunya Round One New Generation Co-operative Housing to support Cohousing Development Unlocking the doors Unlocking the doors: legal and financial pathways to resident-led housing. Other useful pages: CoHousing Australia has contributed to content on the Collaborative Housing website: https://www.collaborativehousing.org.au/
Webinars
This page contains past webinar records on various topics that aims to help communities and stakeholders grasp the root of Cohousing. Schedule of future Webinar will also be updated regularly. June 2021 NENA Housing Week in partnership with Co-Housing Australia NENA Housing Week featured two professional session in the area of Cohousing, discussing the availability, affordability, design and … Read More