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Formed: 1991 Established: 1999
Pinakarri Community
Hamilton Hill, Western Australia,
Australia
View of th ecommonhouse in winter
 Through Pinakarri - listening deeply - we learn to love. Pinakarri means 'listen deeply' or 'undivided attention to the other',(lit. 'ear stand' in Nyangamarta aboriginal language)
Suburban intentional community, about 35 women, men, kids, 16 houses (low-moderate income rental, private ownership, private rentals).
Climate sensible and cohousing design, installing rain water tanks and extending grey water; planning on PVs and other renewables.
Share meals two times a week; monthly open house community dinner, heart circle, mindfulness practice; and a range of planned and spontaneious social activities.
Cooperative property management of rental properties and commons; consensus decision-making.
Community Training includes: Nonviolent Communication, Restorative Justice.
Guestroom for WWOOFers, fellow communards, travellers (contribute work or $)
 
Website: http://www.pinakarri.org.au
Contact:
Pinakarri Community
4 Bottrill Street
Hamilton Hill, Western Australia 6163 Australia
Phone: +61-(0)8-9331-8642
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Robyn Williams
Phone: +61-(0) 8 9331 8642
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Links:
http://www.pinakarri.org.au/ (Bad web address)
Last Updated:6/28/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
 (By appointment please, or Open House Community Dinner, first Friday each month)
Visitor Process: Email or call first; you'll be invited to an Open House Community Dinner if around (first Friday each month, bring some food to share), or if passing through then at a mutually agreeable time.
Population
Adult Members:
19
Child Members:
17
(Includes older teens)
Non-member Residents:
4
Open to new adults:
Yes
(nonresidential members are welcome, can app;y for housing as available)
Gender Balance:
30% M 70% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
Young Adults
(Only because the rest of us getting long in the tooth!)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(monthly contributions go to a community chest)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Encourage willingness and satisfaction through support and appreciation)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(AUS$10 month for residentail members; AUS $25 year for non-residential)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(near Fremantle)
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
(medium density)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Private ownership (strata title and freehold) plus publicly funded (deed of trust))
Number of Residences:
15
(Can vary, depends on how many live in local private rental)
Cohousing:
Yes
(Well used commonhouse, well loved fire circle and BBQ)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Have a vegetable verge, fruit tress and herbs)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(offer vegetraian or vegie option at community dinners)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Individual's choice)
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(Afew smokers)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(Not enacted or overty encouraged)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(Shared sense of spirituality though)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(Perosnal choices respected)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1999
Number of Units:
16
 
 
View of th ecommonhouse in winter
Autumn picnic
Documentary of community living
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