Location, Buildings & Facilities
10 Laceys Road, Cottles Bridge, Victoria Australia (Melways ref: 263 D6)
The Co-op is situated on the outskirts of Hurstbridge, about 30km NE of the centre of Melbourne. The land and buildings are totally owned by the Co-operative. The buildings are nestled amongst 16 acres of bushland, with adventurous play equipment, cubbies and plenty of space to play. There is an abundance of creative garden spaces, a chook shed, an organic veggie patch and an Indigenous food patch close to the main building.
Buildings and Facilities
The main building is designed to give a home-like feel, encompassing a kitchen which is normally available for everyone to use. The main meeting area has a circle of homely couches and armchairs. There are smaller areas off the main open space to enable small groups to carry on their activities independently. We have two other buildings that we use for focus times or smaller group activities. One these building includes our 'Concert/Performance' space that has a stage and full costume room. We also use this space for music including marimbas, cellos, violins and guitars.
The Co-op owns three minibuses, which allows for frequent excursions. We have a well-stocked library, sports equipment shed and a tool shed for various construction activities.
