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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.
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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.