A Founding Circle is a group of potential future neighbours who come together through a structured community-building process. It builds the relationships, trust and shared understanding that help a cohousing community thrive.
Founding Circle members get first option to reserve a home, and joining doesn’t commit you to buying one. The Founding Circle is where you discover whether this neighbourhood is right for you, get to know your future neighbours, and gain the knowledge and skills to run the community together.
As a member, you will
Meet and build relationships with future neighbours
Attend online project update meetings and get early access to key information
Attend an in-person hui, a full day together in your city, to deepen connections
Watch pre-recorded cohousing education workshops in your own time (for example sociocracy and body corporate basics)
Give feedback to shape the community through site selection and design
Have first option to reserve a home
What the year looks like
In 2027 there will be six meetings a year, alternating between an online project update and an in-person hui in your city.
3 online project updates: project news and early access to key information, plus chances to give feedback that helps shape your neighbourhood
3 in-person hui: a full day together, building relationships and deepening connections
Cohousing workshops: learn how to be a great neighbour, how to make decisions together, communicate well and have courageous conversations if and when they are needed
Between meetings you can watch the workshops at your own pace, and join social gatherings with your Founding Circle, facilitated by the Community Ambassador (a fellow Founding Circle member) in your city.
How to join
Founding Circle membership is a one-off participation fee of $500 incl GST. Payment plans are available.
New to Circle Living? Register your interest first. We’ll send you more information, including an invitation to join the Founding Circle.
Already registered your interest? Join the Founding Circle and choose to pay in one go or with a payment plan.
