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SUMMARY:Intro to Buyers Groups (online)
DESCRIPTION:If you can join us in Camperdown\, please consider coming to the in-person version of this event on Sunday April 12. \n\n\n\nHave you ever dreamt of buying a place together with others? Are you looking for an intentional community to come home to? \n\n\n\nAt this information session\, you’ll learn how to make that a reality. We will outline the steps including: \n\n\n\n\ndefining a shared vision\n\n\n\ncreating a community\n\n\n\nbuying an existing property versus new construction\n\n\n\nthe stages of buying or building together\n\n\n\nlegal considerations\n\n\n\nfinancial considerations\n\n\n\nprofessional help: who to involve\, when.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is essential so please RSVP via Humanitix. \n\n\n\nSydney Cohousing is an incorporated association that promotes the creation of community-led housing projects all across Sydney. We know our current housing system is not working for the majority of people\, or for our planet. We know there are better ways to live—and we can make them happen\, together! \n\n\n\nBefore houses were investment assets\, our ancestors lived in small clans and villages. We want to recreate aspects of village life in a modern setting\, by creating housing that is affordable\, sustainable\, inclusive and accessible. The modern Cohousing movement began in Europe\, and it has inspired people across the world to live better together.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/intro-to-buyers-groups-online/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Talks and presentations
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SUMMARY:Intro to Buyers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamt of buying a place together with others? Are you looking for an intentional community to come home to? \n\n\n\nAt this information session\, you’ll learn how to make that a reality. We will outline the steps including: \n\n\n\n\ndefining a shared vision\n\n\n\ncreating a community\n\n\n\nthe stages of buying property as a group\n\n\n\nlegal considerations\n\n\n\nfinancial considerations\n\n\n\nprofessional help: who to involve\, when.\n\n\n\n\nTo register to attend this event\, please RSVP via Humanitix. If you can’t make it in person\, you can sign up for an online version the following Wednesday. \n\n\n\nSydney Cohousing is an incorporated association that promotes the creation of community-led housing projects all across Sydney. We know our current housing system is not working for the majority of people\, or for our planet. We know there are better ways to live—and we can make them happen\, together! \n\n\n\nBefore houses were investment assets\, our ancestors lived in small clans and villages. We want to recreate aspects of village life in a modern setting\, by creating housing that is affordable\, sustainable\, inclusive and accessible. The modern Cohousing movement began in Europe\, and it has inspired people across the world to live better together.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/intro-to-buyers-groups/
LOCATION:Booler Centre (Camperdown)\, 25-27 Lambert Street\, Camperdown\, NSW\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T162648
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T010622Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cohousing (online)
DESCRIPTION:This is an online alternative to our in-person Introduction to Cohousing event. \n\n\n\nCohousing is a way of living in self-governing communities with our neighbours. This talk with Q&A will introduce you to the basics of the Cohousing movement: \n\n\n\n\nThe basic principles of Cohousing\n\n\n\nWhat is not Cohousing?\n\n\n\nExamples of Cohousing communities in Australia\n\n\n\nFinance options and legal structures\n\n\n\nLand acquisition\n\n\n\nGroup formation and community building\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll also be sharing about some of Sydney Cohousing’s activities and plans for 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease register via Humanitix here: \n\n\n\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-cohousing-2026-online \n\n\n\nRegistration is essential as we will email Zoom details out via Humanitix on the day. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is for anyone who wants to learn about ways to live more collaboratively. Whether you’re a renter\, homeowner\, in social housing or unhoused\, if you care about community\, then you are welcome. \n\n\n\nSydney Cohousing is an incorporated association that promotes the creation of community-led housing projects all across Sydney. We know our current housing system is not working for the majority of people\, or for our planet. We know there are better ways to live—and we can make them happen\, together! \n\n\n\nBefore houses were investment assets\, our ancestors lived in small clans and villages. We want to recreate aspects of village life in a modern setting\, by creating housing that is affordable\, sustainable\, inclusive and accessible. The modern Cohousing movement began in Europe\, and it has inspired people across the world to live better together.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/introduction-to-cohousing-online/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Talks and presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T162648
CREATED:20260228T034648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093536Z
UID:476-1774186200-1774198800@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cohousing
DESCRIPTION:Cohousing is a way of living in self-governing communities with our neighbours. This event will introduce you to the basics of the Cohousing movement. It will be run in two sessions with a break – feel free to come for either or both parts as you are able. \n\n\n\n1:30pm – 3pm: What is Cohousing? \n\n\n\n\nThe basic principles of Cohousing and history of the movement\n\n\n\nWhat is not Cohousing?\n\n\n\nExamples of Cohousing communities in Australia\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n3pm – 3:30pm: afternoon tea (provided) \n\n\n\n3:30 – 5pm: Deep Dive: Cohousing Pathways \n\n\n\n\nFinance options and legal structures\n\n\n\nLand acquisition\n\n\n\nGroup formation and community building\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll also be sharing about some of Sydney Cohousing’s activities and plans for 2026. \n\n\n\nThis event is for anyone who wants to learn about ways to live more collaboratively. Whether you’re a renter\, homeowner\, in social housing or unhoused\, if you care about community\, then you are welcome. \n\n\n\nSydney Cohousing is an incorporated association that promotes the creation of community-led housing projects all across Sydney. We know our current housing system is not working for the majority of people\, or for our planet. We know there are better ways to live—and we can make them happen\, together! \n\n\n\nBefore houses were investment assets\, our ancestors lived in small clans and villages. We want to recreate aspects of village life in a modern setting\, by creating housing that is affordable\, sustainable\, inclusive and accessible. The modern Cohousing movement began in Europe\, and it has inspired people across the world to live better together. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP via Humanitix or MeetUp. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it in person? Join our Zoom event online on Wednesday March 25.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/introduction-to-cohousing/
LOCATION:Booler Centre (Camperdown)\, 25-27 Lambert Street\, Camperdown\, NSW\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and presentations
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SUMMARY:March Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Committee meets monthly to administrate Sydney Cohousing. Meetings are open to all\, and members may vote on decisions. If you would like to be invited to the meeting and receive the agenda\, please contact hello@sydneycohousing.au
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/march-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T203000
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CREATED:20260211T005853Z
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UID:460-1771270200-1771273800@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Feb committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Committee meets monthly to administrate Sydney Cohousing. Meetings are open to all\, and members may vote on decisions. If you would like to be invited to the meeting and receive the agenda\, please contact hello@sydneycohousing.au
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/feb-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251221T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251221T180000
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UID:415-1766331000-1766340000@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:End of year social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for drinks at the Bank Hotel in Newtown. This is a casual social event for those interested in cohousing to meet\, chat and enjoy a drink or food. \n\n\n\nWe have a table booked at the Garden Bar\, which is downstairs at the very back of the pub. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, get in touch at hello@sydneycohousing.au\, join us on WhatsApp\, or join our event on MeetUp or on Facebook.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/end-of-year-social/
LOCATION:Bank hotel\, Newtown\, 324 King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T200000
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CREATED:20251028T082003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T082004Z
UID:405-1763490600-1763496000@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Ecovillages - Incubators for Sustainable Transformation
DESCRIPTION:This event is not run by Sydney Cohousing\, but is promoted here for your interest: \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to hear what the landscape for eco-living in communities currently looks like in Australia and what the potential is to get involved – either existing communities or the pioneers creating new communities and also those who are retro-fitting old buildings to regenerate communities.  Join Narara Ecovillage member\, Tanya Mottl and Trudy Juriansz of the Ecovillage Network Australia as they host a panel of movers and shakers\, innovating ways to create a regenerative future. \n\n\n\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/ecovillages-incubators-for-sustainable-transformation-altercop-30-day-2
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/ecovillages-incubators-for-sustainable-transformation/
CATEGORIES:Friends of Sydney Cohousing
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T162648
CREATED:20251028T081724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T081726Z
UID:403-1762803000-1762808400@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to join our Annual General Meeting online via Zoom. Please contact hello@sydneycohousing.au for details if you have not already received them! \n\n\n\nThe AGM is a special meeting where we perform the following tasks: \n\n\n\n\napproving the minutes of the previous AGM\n\n\n\nvoting on new members of the Committee\n\n\n\nvoting on any motions which require amending the Constitution\n\n\n\nhearing the annual financial report and reports from other Committee members\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to join the Committee (as a general member or as one of the officers)\, you’ll need to nominate yourself and have another member second you. This can be arranged during the AGM\, but in the interests of time\, please try to organise it ahead! \n\n\n\nOfficer positions: \n\n\n\n\nSecretary\n\n\n\nPresident\n\n\n\nVice President\n\n\n\nTreasurer
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/annual-general-meeting-online/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251102T150000
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CREATED:20251024T100123Z
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UID:397-1762095600-1762106400@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Cohousing social @ Lennox Street Studios open day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to Lennox Street Studios annual open weekend\, followed by drinks at the nearby Carlisle Castle Hotel. \n\n\n\nEvery year\, Lennox Street opens its doors to allow the community in to visit. There will be a lot to see and discuss\, as well as live music we are told! See more about the event on their Facebook page. \n\n\n\nOur social events are a great chance to meet others interested in collaborative housing\, hear some updates about what we’ve been working on\, and in this case\, to see awesome local art! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be at Lennox Street 3-5pm\, then the Carlisle 5pm onwards. We’ll send contact details out to attendees closer to the event\, in case you have trouble finding us! \n\n\n\nRSVP on Meetup\, on Facebook\, or by email to hello@sydneycohousing.au. Looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/cohousing-social-lennox-street-studios-open-day/
LOCATION:Lennox Street Studios\, 111 Lennox Street\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250824T160000
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CREATED:20250726T191024Z
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UID:384-1756029600-1756051200@sydneycohousing.au
SUMMARY:Inner West Co-ops Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Co-housing invites you to join us on a walking tour of three Inner West housing co-ops. Come along to see co-operative living in action! \n\n\n\nWe will learn about each co-op’s history\, their operations and meet some residents. This tour is a fantastic opportunity to learn about\, and from\, real working communities.  \n\n\n\nPlease feel free to join us for all or part of the day.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday 24 August 10am-4pm (see below for detailed schedule) \n\n\n\nCost: $5 \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://events.humanitix.com/housing-co-ops-tour-inner-west \n\n\n\nContact: we will email contact details to participants the day before \n\n\n\nTour Schedule\n\n\n\n1. Emoh Ruo\, Erskineville? 10am – 11am? Meet corner of Albert and John streets at 9:55am \n\n\n\n?10min walk \n\n\n\n2. Stucco\, Newtown? 11:15am – 12:50pm? Meet corner of Wilson and Randle streets at 11:10am \n\n\n\n?10min walk \n\n\n\n3. Lunch Break!? 1pm-2:30pm? Brewtown 1pm (feel free to eat anywhere\, but this is our rendezvous) \n\n\n\n?40min walk \n\n\n\n4. Ningana\, Annandale? 3:20pm – 4pm? Meet corner of Annandale and Collins streets 3:15pm \n\n\n\nAbout the Co-ops\n\n\n\nStucco \n\n\n\nStucco provides affordable\, self-managed student housing for low-income Sydney University students. Referred to as ‘Stuccwits’\, its forty\, ever-changing\, residents continually shape and reshape this highly democratic co-operative.  \n\n\n\nEmoh Ruo \n\n\n\nEmoh Ruo has been a working co-op since 1995\, when it was one of the inaugural projects of the Department of Housing’s Local Government and Community Housing scheme. Residents come from all walks of life\, with many working in the arts. \n\n\n\nNingana \n\n\n\nFounded by squatters who discovered and lived on the premises\, the Ningana Housing Collective is one of the few housing organisations that provide affordable housing specifically for single people on low to moderate incomes.
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/inner-west-co-ops-tour/
CATEGORIES:Social events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T160000
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SUMMARY:An afternoon at the Peach Palace
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Cohousing invites you to join us for an intimate afternoon session at the “Peach Palace”\, a small cohousing community in Marrickville. \n\n\n\n\n“One group of six friends in Sydney’s inner west have created their own solution to the loss of community\, by buying a striking three-storey manor\, subdivided into three apartments with a large shared garden\, together\, affectionately referred to as the “Peach Palace” by its occupants.”https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/the-friends-coming-up-with-a-novel-solution-to-the-housing-crisis-20240521-p5jfdk.html \n\n\n\n\nWe will tour the Palace and hear a talk on how they managed to do it – we’ll cover the process\, legals\, finance\, and there will be a chance for Q&A. \n\n\n\nAs this is a small location we are offering this event to Sydney Cohousing members first\, and places will be limited. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday August 10\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Glen Street\, Marrickville (meeting location will be provided to attendees) \n\n\n\nRSVP essential by email to hello@sydneycohousing.au
URL:https://sydneycohousing.au/event/an-afternoon-at-the-peach-palace/
CATEGORIES:Social events
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