Alpha are offering the opportunity for coop women to host a stall so that they may sell a variety of things. Please email ningana.info@gmail.com if you would like to know more. Reserve before Nov 9 as space is limited.

Spread the word, it's a public invitation to attend. 

New water filters have been installed in the 1st and 3rd floor kitchens. The 2nd floor kitchen has had a filter cartridge change.

Living in close co-operative community can become spicy at times. Historically the Collective had 2019 Code of Conduct and 2019 Ningana Conflict Resolution Process to understand the expectations as residents.  

Now we are a NSW Fair Trading registered Co-operative, we have new Co-op Guidelines in place for Dispute Management and Governance for 'Disputes and Mediation' from our Co-op Rules. 

FAST FACTS  Local Regulations
As CENSW do not get involved in interpersonal conflict, historically members have sought Personal Violence Orders (APVO) as this order relates to the protection of a person/s where there is no domestic relationship between the parties i.e. neighbours or co-workers.  See a complete guide for more info.

• Our Local Area Command is Glebe Police Station where a dedicated Liaison Officer (DVLO) is available to discuss this specific protection process. 

• Condition 1 of an AVPO includes provisions related to property damage as part of the scope of protection. Photos and videos can be provided on a USB to support an APVO application form that is lodged at the Local Court.

Ningana has a responsibility in the Residential Tenancy Agreement for the quiet enjoyment for all tenants in their properties. The closeness of properties to each other at Ningana, makes noise a significant issue. The most frequent issue that arises between Ningana residents is the impact of noise. 

See guidance on how inner west local council regulates noise complaints between neighbours in our area. Please behave with civility and reasonableness when interacting with your neighbour/s about socially unacceptable noise levels. 

FAST FACTS  Local Noise Regulations 

• Power tools or equipment / Noise restrictions ~ Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or before 7am or after 8pm on any other day.

• Music, musical instruments or TV / Noise restrictions ~ Before 8am or after midnight on any Friday, Saturday, or the day immediately before a public holiday, or before 8am or after 10pm on any other day. 

• Inner West Council Construction Hours 7am to 6pm do not apply unless contract construction is in progress, such as a unit upgrade. If such industrial noise outside of hours please contact CENSW.

The proposed draft security camera policy guidelines  have been scrapped. The current policy is about to be circulated via email to residents as exterior cameras have been installed.

Sydney Cohousing visited and shared their experience working on the City Of Sydney's vision 'The Third Way' as communities look to resolve the housing crisis. 

Sydney Cohousing are a diverse group of ordinary people living and working in inner-city Sydney (Australia) who want to live more collaboratively and sustainably. Our housing system is broken, and we believe there are better ways to live.