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Formed: 1977 Established: 1977

Homeland

Thora, New South Wales,

Australia

Homeland is a community of diverse people from many backgrounds sharing our beautiful natural surroundings, community resources and engaging in the rewards and challenges of our group's processes.

Situated amid lush subtropical rainforest, national parks and embraced by the crystalline waters of the Bellinger River, the rugged escarpment of the Dorrigo plateau, with its numerous waterfalls and misty, knife-edge ridges, overlooks us in our place of paradise.

Homeland Community was founded in 1977 and exists today for many and various reasons, growing from its philosophical birthplace in New Age ideals and the wonder of the Findhorn Community in Scotland to be moulded by all those who have come here, over the years, to help in the care and stewardship of this land.

AIMS & IDEALS OF HOMELAND

To create an environment to encourage and help those who seek a greater understanding of the purpose and meaning of life and in particular to :-

 maintain that environment for all people to explore and share their spiritual, religious, social and personal values.

 promote natural wholeness and healthy living.

 provide facilities principally for group education, therapy, learning, sharing or for any other educational purpose relating directly to the principal objects of the Company.

To further the vision of a free and loving network of people throughout the planet dedicated to the realisation of the harmony within all creation.

To promote by example and in other ways:-

 the principles and methods of permaculture, bio-dynamics and other natural approaches to agriculture and horticulture.

 the use of renewable resources and natural energy systems.

 regional self-sufficiency.

 rural re-settlement by hamlet or village clusters according to guidelines which protect the environment.

 rural employment in socially and environmentally useful work.

To provide services which will promote the personal, social, educational, spiritual, recreational and economic interests of members and their children.

To co-operate with other communities and organisations sharing similar concerns, and to promote closer co operative relationships among such communities and organisations.

Website: http://www.bellingen.com/homeland

Contact:

Martin Watson
769 Darkwood Rd
Thora, NSW 2454 Australia
Phone: +61 2 6655 8781, +61 0428 293 464

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Last Updated:8/20/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email at least 2 weeks in advance.

Affiliations:

:: Chrysalis Community

:: Crystal Waters Permaculture Village

:: Findhorn Foundation and Community

:: Lórien

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

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.

Population Members(adults and children): 19 Non-member Residents: 10 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (unspecified) Join Fee: Yes (AUD10) Regular Fees: Yes (AUD30.50)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 306.4 acres (124.0 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 16 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% 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: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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