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Formed: 2004 Established: 2007
Tuljun Boolaroo Co-operative
Calen, Queensland,
Australia
(Cathu State Forest North Queensland)
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 Our community is in its infancy and therefore developing along lines pioneered by others.Our aims are Fratrnity, Organic farming practices, Eco-responsibility and to large degree self sufficiency. Solar Electricity, gravity pumps and other renewable sources of energy are the prefered options. The are no electricity transmission lines anyway.
Well-removed from the beaten track we are located atop the Great Dividing Range in North Queensland Australia between two national parks.
Each shareholder has for their exclusive use 5acres (approx) of land. the balance about 65,000 acres is communal and reserved for nature.
 
Website: http://www.tuljun.com
Contact:
Bob Meredith
Tuljun Boolaroo Cooperative
Pine Rd
Cathu Sate Forest
Calen, Queensland 4798 Australia
Phone: +61 0749 142585, +61 0434885512
Send an Email
Last Updated:3/14/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Enail the secretary secretary@tuljun.com for details. Write 'Tuljun Boolaroo' in the subject line.
Population
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
(Children living with parents/gardians don't gain membership until 18 y/0)
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
50% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(Before any decision is taken the community is asked for input, Community initated matters are also encouraged)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(The Public Officer is akin to Managing Director but can only act within decided policy)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Elected Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(There is also an internal LETS trading system which is independant of the federal$)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(unless in the hands of recievers)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(8 hours per month using the LETS system of exchange)
Join Fee:
Yes
($100 aplication fee and if accepted $40,000 (Aus) purchases a full share in the enterprise)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(An annual fee not exceeding $370 (Aus) Anualy adjusted for CPI)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(Virgin Mountain Country)
Area:
37065.8 acres (15000.0 hectares)
(Each shareholder holds 2Hectacres for personal use and enjoyment)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
(Traditional Owners hold primary lease of 475 Sq Kilometers. A registered agreement between The cooperative and he traditional owners ensures equity)
Number of Residences:
1
(The total number of residences is limited to 30 .)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(As there is only one fulltime resident at the moment the garden provides 80% of needs however a figure of about 65% would be a reasonable outcome to begin with)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(Other options are available but with some inconvienience)
 
 
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