Echoesinthevalley Qld
Younger boomer
Female
Gatton Queensland
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity)
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Activist commune supporting shared work, Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Off-grid commune, Resource-sharing commune, Shelter for homeless, Tiny homes community, Van life co-travelers
Food production:
Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC founder: I am seeking members to join a core group in founding a new IC. We already have a clear vision and established norms.
Service-based IC (population served):
Animal rescue, Escaped from sex trafficking, Low income LGBTQ+, Low income elderly, Runaway or homeless minors
Service-based IC (services offered):
Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Short term shelter
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Rented with shared housing or shared land, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Friendship and sharing activities, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Lower cost of living, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens)
Décor of shared areas:
Not important
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping, Mowed, trimmed, manicured outdoor space
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Gatton Queensland
Nation(s) of current residence:
Australia
Preferred regions:
Australia, New Zealand
Population density:
Rural
Commitment to my current location:
Committed to location because of owning a unique property
Relocation capacity:
Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future, Committed to the current general location for the foreseeable future
Resource sharing:
Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Time bank
My socioeconomic status:
Not applicable or prefer not to say
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm currently in IC leadership
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged, Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements
Common practical skills:
Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Farm animal care, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Ecological science, Food handling certification trainer, Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Horticulture or permaculture, Humanitarian work, Massage or other bodywork, Medicine - alternative, Natural building, Nutrition, Public speaking
Languages:
French
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Ndis farming
Years lived in an IC:
Less than a year in IC
Experience in community:
Learning communication
Professional certifications or degrees:
Hypnotherapy Massage counselling aromatherapy reflexology
Generation:
Younger boomer
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Number of working adults:
3
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved, Should require that community is informed of planned visits
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC), Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub)
Required disclosures:
Background check for landlord/tenant disputes, Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Buddhist, Near-death experience or out-of-body, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Tarot, Wiccan
Practices welcome in IC:
12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.), Agnostic, Astrology, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jainist, Mediumship, Native American / First Nations, Near-death experience or out-of-body, New Age (mix), New Thought (law of attraction), Pagan, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Tarot, Wiccan
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Size of community:
6 to 10
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings
Gender + number:
Female
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male
My current couple situation:
Prefer not to say
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Not necessary for others to know
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Physical affection:
I am a big hugger; I’m affectionate even with people I don't know well, I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side
Other ICmatch members in my household or IC:
Geoff, Geoffrey,francoise
My availability for physical intimacy:
Want to take it slow, be friends before more involvement
Mobility accommodations:
None
Queer or LGBTQ:
i
Children in IC:
Children are welcome if 8 or older and well-behaved (e.g., remote work group without childcare)
Children present in household:
No dependent children
Other people’s children:
I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings, Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior, Parents shouldn't have to micro-manage their child(ren) for the benefit of adults around them
Children sheltered from:
Drug use, Sexual behavior or images, Violent images or lyrics, Vulgar language
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen-free times agreed on as a group to encourage outdoor play with peers
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) not okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
Camels sheep goats cows chickens ducks
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer freegan, Strongly prefer home-processed foods
Plant-based or not:
Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together
Organic:
All food choices are accepted, Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, Organic non-certified is okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue
Medical risk bubbles:
I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, Unvaccinated
Noise level:
A quiet serene living space should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet
Sleep:
I keep an early bedtime, I’m an early riser
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work
Tech savvy:
I’m in need of help for troubleshooting or figuring out new tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I'm concerned about the effects of constant wifi exposure
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan
Leisure time:
Spa to be set up
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
Outdoor theatre to be set up
Astrological sign(s):
Libran w aries rising discerning moon
Dealbreakers:
Truth honesty
Dealmakers:
Honesty