13 Oct 2011

Sociocracy Workshop Coming Up

Dear Friends - you might like to attend this! please forward if you think appropriate.  We feel that this has great potential for community and non profit organisations.

Sociocracy workshop: 
Friday 28th October 7-9pm (intro) and
Saturday 29th October 9am to 5pm

Sociocracy is a decision-making and governance method, based on recent discoveries in systems theory, that allows an organisation to manage itself efficiently, while incorporating the wisdom of every member.
This enables groups to be dynamic, rejuvenating, and foster egalitarian relationships. It is of benefit to businesses, educational bodies, community groups and non-profit organisations. Sociocracy invites participation, inspires leadership and allows
an organisation to flourish in a changing environment. Ultimately it can throw light on today’s big issues, whether it be climate change, water management or the energy crisis.
Trainer:  Gina Price is a certified trainer in Sociocracy.  www.ginaprice.com.au
Gina is based in Western Australia and we are fortunate to have the opportunity (at lower than usual costs) on the dates below.   Places are limited and bookings are essential!

Location:  Mid Mountains Community Centre, New Street, Lawson. Lawson is 90km from Sydney, with accommodation is available at “The Blue Mountains Hotel”. Venue has wheelchair access and car parking, and is a 5-minute walk from Lawson railway station.

Childcare:  Mobile Minders childcare is available on-site – bookings essential by Tuesday 25 October.

Cost:
  • Friday 28 October:  Evening Workshop and BBQ   6pm start   $25/head   Please advise if you are vegetarian.
  • Saturday 29 October:  All-day workshop   9am-5pm   $80-$120/head
  • Friday 28 October +   Combined booking  $90-$130/head
  • Saturday 29 October:  Book    for    both    workshops    and    save!
  •   Sliding scale dependent upon income –    discuss with organiser below if you wish to volunteer in return for lower fee

For bookings and additional information, contact Jasmine Payget: Mobile:  0406 045 044   Email:  jasmine.marcia@gmail.com

Hosted by Blue Mountains Cohousing Group
For more information contact Gilo on 0424 490 554 or visit
http://sydneycohousing.blogspot.com/
Auspiced by Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre

12 Oct 2011

Cohousing in Australia Article

Cohousing in Australia article featured in 
A R O U N D  T H E  H O U S E | The newsletter of Shelter NSW

Cohousing communities are
neighbourhoods which feature
common facilities, sustainable
living practices and good
connections with neighbourresidents,
with residents actively participating in the
design, planning and operation
of their own neighbourhoods.
That is, cohousing is a form of
intentional community.


http://www.shelternsw.org.au/docs/rpt11aroundhouse85.pdf