Get involved

Cohousing is gaining momentum and popularity in Australia as increasing numbers of people seek housing which offers security of tenure, environmental sustainability, neighbourly relationships and involvement in decision-making.

Join us today!

By joining CoHousing Australia, together we can:

  • Advocate for greater systemic support for cohousing, resident-led, community-focused housing.

  • Enjoy webinars and workshops to build our collective knowledge and capacity.

  • Create a rich database (and map) of forming, building, and living communities.

  • Find each other to initiate new projects.

  • Find new members for your project group or new residents for your community.

  • Contribute to a new housing narrative for a more regenerative great australian dream.

We are committed to accelerating a shift towards housing that is developed and governed through community-led, participatory processes.

Join us

Become a member

Individual membership:

  • Full $35 (one-off $5.00 entry fee and 1 share + $30 annual subscription)

  • Concession $20 (one-off $5.00 entry fee and 1 share + $15 annual subscription)

Organisational membership:

  • Organisation of up to 15 people $140 (one-off $20.00 entry fee and 4 shares + $120 annual subscription)

  • Organisation of more than 15 people $170 (one-off $20.00 entry fee and 4 shares + $150 annual subscription)

Join the CoHousing Australia team!

We are excited to grow the team and there has never been a better time to get involved. Housing is on the national, state and local agenda. It's a pressing social, economic, and environmental issue for individuals and for us all as a society. If you are passionate and compassionate, get in touch with us for a conversation about how we can work together.

Join a working group

Anyone is welcome to join a working group of CoHousing Australia. Become a member of CoHousing Australia and tick the “interest in joining a working group” button.

Our working groups include:

  • Planning Policy (social & town planning - strategic and statutory)

  • Collaborative Housing Research Network (academic and independent researchers welcome, expand your network and target your research with us)

  • Education/Media/Website (help us create content and build resources)

  • Creating Community (collective governance, decision-making, and group process)

  • Legal & Finance (innovation in tenure, lending/finance, and legal entities fit for purpose)

Join or Form a State/Territory Chapter

We are also keen to support state, territory and regional chapters

  • Tick “start a chapter” if you are interested in holding this space.