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Formed: 1998 Established: 2002
Beranghi Co-op.Ltd.
Crescent Head, NSW,
Australia
(Coastal area)
 An Arts and Permaculture based group of people who own 1635 acres of coastal hinterland near Crescent Head in New South Wales, Australia.
Our group intends to occupy 5 different parts of the land with village style housing clusters which will perhaps be available for rental as tourist or public facilities.
Our founding principles are:
Environmental responsibility.
Social Harmony.
Low cost rural housing.
Economic Self-sustainability.
Our Co-op. currently has 70 members and there is one share being bought back by the co-op. at present.
We have 72 shareholders at present and have established 2 Primitive Camp Grounds on the property to date.
 
Website: http://Beranghi.org
Former/Other Names: The local council nicknamed us "the secret"
Last Updated:11/8/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: e-mail us through the website or write to PO box 48 Crescent Head and arrange a day and time to visit with one of our members. We take you for a day tour of the land in a 4WD.
Population
Adult Members:
3
(There are currently 3 adults living on the property as caretakers.)
Child Members:
0
(We have not inhabited the land as yet but have a DA in at the Council for approval)
Non-member Residents:
0
(Non-members are allowed 3 days camping in a row and must contribute in some way)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(People can apply online through our website but must send a 10% deposit if they want to be on the waiting list for a share.)
Open to new children:
Yes
(but we cannot sell shares to people under 18.)
Gender Balance:
60% M 40% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
20% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
Identified Leader:
No
(but we have a board of 12 Directors)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(The board of directors must bring all issues to General Meetings)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(they can work off part of their Annual Levies)
Join Fee:
Yes
(At present it is $2000 non-refundable Joining fee)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($250 per year is the Annual levy)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
1635 acres (661.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
3
(So far we have built 3 Agricultural sheds)
 
 


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