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Ballintaggart on the Atherton Tableland
Malanda, Queensland,
Australia
helicopter view
 Greetings from North East Australia
Ballintaggart is a tropical paradise with 40 hectares of rainforest, 40 hectares of pasture and 3 hectares of mixed species native plantations. It looks over the beautiful Atherton Tableland, yet is also surrounded on three sides by world heritage rainforest. Ballintaggart is within 100 kilometres of deserted beaches, islands, the Outback, and the Great Barrier Reef. Locally there are hundreds of rainforest walks and waterfalls within an hour's walk.
We are developing an intentional community here to become self sufficient in water, food, energy and employment, and share work, fun and laughter.
We fully appreciate that vibrant and caring communities don't happen by chance, and want to take the time to find capable and compatable community members. We intend to collectively put in place the appropriate processes to ensure that our shared community is as beautiful as its location. Interested people can wwoof on Ballintaggart to get a feel for life here and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the people and place.
We presently integrate a number of appropriate resource management disciplines and wisdoms, including traditional knowledge, holistic management, permaculture, biodynamics, quantum agriculture and many other earth magics; to develop new ecologically friendly enterprises based on our unique biological and cultural diversity.
We would love to hear from potential community members; please drop us an email with any questions you might have to Bood Hickson at bood@tpg.com.au
Happy to send photos, more details and provide on going dialogue.
All the very best with your search for community.
 
Contact:
Bood Hickson
PO Box 712
Malanda, Queensland 4885 Australia
Phone: +61-740-972-375
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Last Updated:3/5/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us by emailing bood@tpg.com.au to organise a suitable time to visit
Network Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
:: Network for Sustainable and Diversified Agriculture
Population
Adult Members:
3
(just starting)
Child Members:
4
Non-member Residents:
2
(visiting wwooferes)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
66% M 34% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
(Families encouraged)
Age Restrictions:
No
(Not yet)
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(Start with everybody voting weighted by their equity with processes to progress greater equity and democratic voice. The purpose for this is to ensure that the community does not fail before it gets established.)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(the initiator, but leadership should be based on skill sets and not individuals.)
Leadership Core Group:
No Answer
(Not yet, but this is envisaged to encourage participation in decision making.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(It is envisaged that Ballintaggart enterprises will all contribute a royalty towards a community fund.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(Possibly depending on the circumstance.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Hours and jobs would be dependent on age and circumstances.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($ 50,000 would buy a share, but this could be paid off if situation warrants.)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(Small annual fee for essential services if community fund is not able to cover it. This service fee could be worked off.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
205.1 acres (83.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
2
(can accommodate 14)
Cohousing:
No Answer
(possibly as contingency)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(On the increase)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(not enforced)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
 
 
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Beautiful concept

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