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 **What is the Co‑operative Housing Model?**
 Co‑operative housing is a way of living where residents work together to create stable, affordable, and supportive communities. Co‑ops are common around the world, and in some cities they make up a large share of all housing. In Australia, more than 8,000 people already live in housing co‑operatives, and the number is growing.
 People choose co‑operative housing because it offers something different:
-  - Ordered List Item a strong sense of community
+  * a strong sense of community,
-  - more control over their housing, and
+  * more control over their housing, and
-  - a more affordable and secure place to live.
+  * a more affordable and secure place to live.
 Co‑ops come in many forms — units, houses, small villages, shared spaces, rooftop gardens, and more. Some members rent, some part‑own, and some own. The model is flexible and suits people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds.
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 The Seven Principles of Co‑operation
-  * Voluntary and Open Membership – Everyone eligible is welcome to join without discrimination.
+  - Ordered List ItemVoluntary and Open Membership – Everyone eligible is welcome to join without discrimination.
-  * Democratic Member Control – Members participate in decision‑making and have an equal voice.
+  - Democratic Member Control – Members participate in decision‑making and have an equal voice.
-  * Member Economic Participation – Members contribute to and democratically manage the co‑operative’s financial resources.
+  - Member Economic Participation – Members contribute to and democratically manage the co‑operative’s financial resources.
-  * Autonomy and Independence – Co‑operatives remain self‑governing and free from external control.
+  - Autonomy and Independence – Co‑operatives remain self‑governing and free from external control.
-  * Education, Training and Information – Members are supported with learning opportunities to participate effectively.
+  - Education, Training and Information – Members are supported with learning opportunities to participate effectively.
-  * Co‑operation Among Co‑operatives – Co‑operatives work together to strengthen the broader movement.
+  - Co‑operation Among Co‑operatives – Co‑operatives work together to strengthen the broader movement.
-  * Concern for Community – Co‑operatives prioritise the wellbeing and sustainable development of their communities.
+  - Concern for Community – Co‑operatives prioritise the wellbeing and sustainable development of their communities.
 **References:**
-  - Ordered List Item//Common Equity. (n.d.). The Co‑operative Housing Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonequity.com.au/housing/model///
+  * Ordered List Item//Common Equity. (n.d.). The Co‑operative Housing Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonequity.com.au/housing/model///
-  - Ordered List Item//Common Equity. (n.d.). The Co‑operative Housing Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonequity.com.au/housing/principles////
+  * //Common Equity. (n.d.). The Co‑operative Housing Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonequity.com.au/housing/principles////