Maleny Eco Village is the first eco-project of Eco Villages Australia (EVA). EVA is a non-profit that holds shared land in perpetuity for community and nature. Instead of buying or renting housing, we have created a model we call, ‘collective stewardship’.
We are situated on 3.5 acres of fertile land with a spring-fed dam. Some of the property is rainforest. The heart of Maleny is just a short walk across the showgrounds and through a rainforest walk on the banks of the Obi-Obi Creek where platypus live. Maleny is vibrant with many social justice, artistic and ecological groups active in the community.
Membership & Visitors
- Current members: 6
- Open to new members
- Open to visitors
This project is driven by relationships. As this is a stewardship model, no one can 'buy in'. Options:
1) Come as part of our 'work programme'. Work for food and board. Minimum of one week. Maximum of three weeks. A great way to get to know us.
2) Come to our monthly 'open day' / work party. Let's get to know each other!
Then express interest in staying. You may elect to be part of a short-term trial.
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Hello Andrew,
I am interested to find out what you are about. Could you suggest a way to do that?
Perhaps volunteering for a day.
Best wishes, Susan
Hi Susan,
Thank you for enquiring about this. Please write directly to [email protected] for information about volunteering. I would also like to share with you about the upcoming GEN Australia Convergence which is happening in Maleny end of November, which is right next to Maleny Ecovillage. Here is the link for more details – https://bnev2020.wixsite.com/emergenceconvergence Hope to see you there.
Trudy
We are looking for more information on your eco village please and are we able to come and visit for a look
HI Nicole, Please write to [email protected] to arrange a visit to their ecovillage.
Hello Andrew, I am potentially interested in the Ecovillage in Maleny and would like to find out more about it.
The webpage says open to new members. On the Join Us page. But there is no such page🤔
Hi Andrew and Claire
My friend Marion and I are looking for some land in which we could also start an ecovillage. We are right at the beginning of our journey however my friend has run into a bit of difficulty and has just had to evacuate the house she was renting so is exhausted from cleaning up and is now homeless with her four kids. She has two more days at a caravan park so Im just wondering if you know of any temporary accommodation up on the Sunshine coast for a couple of weeks where she could perhaps do work in exchange for board?
I am interested but live in NSW! Is That Alan in photo Alan Moffit? If so please give him my phone number 0413323567 🙏
I want to start an eco village in the Caboolture to Kilcoy area. Can we possibly talk about acquiring land
Hi Baloo, How has that progressed – I would be interested in any new community
David
I’m also interested
I just read your message. I’m looking, too. A wonderful purpose built property that used to be a community behind Caboolture just came on the market. I’m looking for more people. Check it out and if interested let me know. https://raywhiteruralkilcoy.com.au/properties/residential-for-sale/qld/mount-archer-4514/house/2798990
I just read your message. I’m looking in the same area. A wonderful purpose built property that used to be a community just came on the market. I’m looking for more people. Check it outand if interested let me know at [email protected]. https://raywhiteruralkilcoy.com.au/properties/residential-for-sale/qld/mount-archer-4514/house/2798990
I’m very interested in your eco village.
I’m also looking to live in community off grid
I have been searching the internet and have found information on how to start off grid community but havnt found much information on where the land is and the people to join,
I would like to hear from anyone who is interested in buying land and starting a community, preferably in nsw or Queensland
Thankyou 💕
I just read your message. I’m looking in the same area. A wonderful purpose built property that used to be a community just came on the market. I’m looking for more people. Check it outand if interested let me know. https://raywhiteruralkilcoy.com.au/properties/residential-for-sale/qld/mount-archer-4514/house/2798990
I am currently staying in Kenilworth and would love to arrange a visit to your ecovillage. I have lots of questions about Community Land Trusts and how to get one started (in Queensland).
Thank you!
Jo