Bellbunya Community Association :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2007 Established: 2008

Bellbunya Community Association

Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland,

Australia

Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland,

Australia

We are individuals united to create conscious communities, guided by grace, that are havens liberating and nurturing the potential of all through social equity, integrity, courage, transformative growth, collaborative enterprises, and celebration and care of the planet.

In December 2008 we created a four-bottom-line intentional community / ecovillage on the Sunshine Coast hinterland at Belli Park, near Noosa, to model sustainable community living.

The first bottom line is personal transformative growth and the recognition of the divine that exists in all of us and our planet. The community thus has a spiritual, though non-denominational, basis. Our intention is fundamentally outward focused, with the intent to interact and influence society in positive ways.

The second is social sustainability and connection. This incorporates facilitating people from different ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances, setting a minimum community size of 12. It incorporates governance that is honouring to all, recognising the need to be heard; and communication and resolution skills.

The third is economic sustainability, which incorporates desirable industry that supports our mission, as well as growing non-currency based internal economies, leading to an eventual grace economy.

The fourth is environmental sustainability, which incorporates our desire for food production on what will be on our rural site; water gathering, treatment, and dispersal; ecological building design, construction, and refurbishments; and, ultimately, renewable energy.

We envisage holding workshops and retreats that further our own skills as well as preparing the wider community for increasingly sustainable practices.

Our 40-acre property has full conference/workshop facilities including a hall, restaurant, and suites of accommodations for small and large groups. We welcome enquiries for holding workshops and retreats that further our sustainable and ethical practices.

We are also open to additional community members at this stage. There may be building sites and rental spaces for like-minded people who share our vision and have the energy and enthusiasm to see this project through.

Website: http://www.bellbunya.org.au

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Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland 4562 Australia

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Former/Other Names: Blackall Range Eco-village

Last Updated:8/15/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact us via email for newsletters, working bees/open days. WWOOF-ers also welcome (contact: wwoof@bellbunya.org.au). Comfortable accommodations available for casual visitors at affordable rates.

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Fellowship for Intentional Community

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 16 Non-member Residents: 1 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No (Sociocracy) Leadership Core Group: Yes (All community members form a core circle)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Expect 32 hours / month) Join Fee: Yes (Membership fees - please contact us for details) Regular Fees: Yes (Food pool, rental accommodation, utilities)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 40 acres (16.2 hectares) (Abundant water supply) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust (Queensland Charity) Number of Residences: 12 (7 Building sites, 3 unit-style, 1 shared house-style, 1 cottage) Cohousing: Yes (Some parts yes, some eco-village)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Working towards this goal) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (Other foods at own expense and preparation) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Spiritual basis, but many paths represented) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Private & public school bus at gate)

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Having been privilaged to participate in a few of the early meetings I am impressed with the variety of oppourtunity this recently formed community offers. A combination of vibrant creative people, purchase of an amazing pre-existing facilitiy (multiple dwellings including commercial kitchen and conference centre and multi accom buildings) and located in the beautiful fertile subtropics of the sunshine coast close to internationally renowned Noosa beaches and National Parks and the eumendi markets. Ian Trew

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