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:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Van life co-travelers, Ecovillage or urban agrihood, Small farm or ranch, Resource-sharing commune, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community, Activist commune supporting shared work, Shelter for homeless
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):
Animal rescue, Low income LGBTQ+, Low income elderly, Escaped from sex trafficking, Runaway or homeless minors
Service-based IC (description):
Short term shelter, Long term shelter, Permanent residence
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:
Rented with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Friendship and sharing activities
Décor of shared areas:
Not important
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space)
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Mowed, trimmed, manicured outdoor space, Gardens and edible landscaping
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 & NZ
Population density:
Rural
Regions of world:
Australia or New Zealand
Duration of your current location:
Committed to location because of owning a unique property
Relocation capacity:
Committed to the current general location for the foreseeable future, Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future
Resource sharing:
Time bank, Garden (share work and produce), Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Emergency preparedness efforts, Meal preparation
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:
Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements, Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Cleaning, Gardening, Permaculture, Farm animal care
Experience or schooling:
Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Activism & organizing, Humanitarian work, Ecological science, Medicine - alternative, Massage or other bodywork, Nutrition, Horticulture or permaculture, Natural building, Public speaking, Food handling certification trainer
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 Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946)
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 not be allowed on the premises, Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use
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 restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved
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:
Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment, Background check for landlord/tenant disputes
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious, Buddhist, Spiritualist, Wiccan, Tarot, Near-death experience or out-of-body
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Buddhist, Hindu, Bahai, Spiritualist, Pagan, Wiccan, Taoist, Jainist, Astrology, Native American / First Nations, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Tarot, Mediumship, Near-death experience or out-of-body, New Thought (law of attraction), New Age (mix), 12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.)
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
Size of community:
6 to 10
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise
My gender + number:
Female
Genders welcome in IC:
Male, Female
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 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, Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings
I prefer that children not be exposed to
violent images or lyrics, sexual behavior or images, vulgar language, drug use
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen-free times agreed on as a group to encourage outdoor play with peers
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Indoor dog(s) not okay
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay
Pets or farm animals I have or want:
Camels sheep goats cows chickens ducks
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer freegan, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, All food choices are accepted
Shared meals:
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:
Unvaccinated, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, Keep good health practices for good immune function
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’m an early riser, I keep an early bedtime
Comfort & convenience:
I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures
Tech savvy:
I’m in need of help for troubleshooting or figuring out new tech
Wifi:
I'm concerned about the effects of constant wifi exposure
Off-grid:
Is the 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