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We're very happy to share that Michael Bones has joined Cohousing Canberra as Co-President, alongside Richard Etherington.

 

Michael’s been connected to the Demonstration Housing Program since its early days—exploring a project of his own and staying close to the movement ever since. He brings a rare mix of strategic advocacy, policy experience and local leadership—through national roles at Future Super, Climate 200 and the Investor Group on Climate Change, and as the founder of creative initiatives that have helped shape Canberra’s cultural life.

 

With our Stage 2 RFT for the Watson site now underway, his appointment strengthens our ability to lead with integrity, represent our community clearly, and build trust across government, industry  and the public.

 

Excited for what’s ahead.

COHOUSING CANBERRA WATSON PROJECT

We are very excited that the RFT for the Watson Demonstration Housing Project has finally been issued! We are talking with the Government and possible Project Managers. Our main aim at the moment is to sign up as many interested people as possible. You can become a member on the home page. You can see the plans here. You can see the Values and Vision Statement here.  Alternatively, come and visit us at Epic markets on a Saturday by the path  form the southern parking area. 

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WHAT'S ON IN CANBERRA?

  • Watson Cohousing Project Catch Up Day Sunday 4th May
    Watson Cohousing Project Catch Up Day Sunday 4th May
    04 May 2025, 2:15 pm
    Watson, 76 Federal Hwy, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    You are invited to join us at Youth With A Mission (YWAM) on Sunday 4th May 2.15pm Meet at Cnr Aspinall and McClemens Sts for a walking tour of the proposed site. 3 - 5pm for Meeting at YWAM: Watson Project Update followed by questions and afternoon tea.
  • Watson Cohousing Design Workshop
    Watson Cohousing Design Workshop
    25 Nov 2023, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    YWAM Canberra, 76 Federal Hwy, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Master plan for the Watson site
  • Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 4
    Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 4
    19 Aug 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    YWAM Canberra, 76 Federal Hwy, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Resolving key design issues
  • AGM Cohousing Canberra
    AGM Cohousing Canberra
    24 July 2023, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Online Meeting via Zoom
    Annual General Meeting including Watson Project Update
  • Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 3
    Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 3
    17 June 2023, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    YWAM Canberra, 76 Federal Hwy, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Next steps in building a cohousing community
  • Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 2
    Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 2
    29 Apr 2023, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    YWAM Canberra, 76 Federal Hwy, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Next steps in building a cohousing community
  • Site Visit - Watson Cohousing Project
    Site Visit - Watson Cohousing Project
    04 Mar 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Section 76 Watson, Aspinall and McClemans St, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Call in on Saturday morning and say hello, or stay for a picnic
  • Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 1
    Watson Cohousing Design Workshop 1
    11 Feb 2023, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Antill Street &, Phillip Ave, Hackett ACT 2602, Australia
    Start building a cohousing community
  • Watson Cohousing Project - Information Session 1
    Watson Cohousing Project - Information Session 1
    11 Dec 2022, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Online Meeting
    Exciting New Cohousing Project in Canberra
  • Cohousing Symposium: Creating Connected, Healthy Communities
    Cohousing Symposium: Creating Connected, Healthy Communities
    17 Sept 2022, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
    Acton, 52 Daley Rd, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
    The aims of this symposium are to share information from experts around the country, connect like-minded people and demonstrate to the ACT Government and those in planning that Cohousing – a more connected way of living - is something Canberrans want.
  • Consultation period ends for Section 76 Watson
    Consultation period ends for Section 76 Watson
    19 Mar 2021, 5:00 pm
    YourSay
    Cohousing is being proposed for Watson, so let the government know you support this via YourSay before March 19, 2021
  • Superb Parrot Introduction
    Superb Parrot Introduction
    21 Feb 2021, 4:00 pm
    Section 76, Aspinall St, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
    Come and meet the current residents of Section 76 Watson, and learn how their habitat will be retained while the land is developed.
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