SRISRI  Bringing together science and art for the creation of new life-enhancing technology.  Developing caring, sharing, abundant- lifestyle learning communities towards a learning society for a just and sustainable world.  Bringing together science and art for the creation of new life-enhancing technology.  Developing caring, sharing, abundant- lifestyle learning communities towards a learning society for a just and sustainable world.

Sustainability Research Institute - SRI - SRI ’ s purpose is to research and develop models for sustainable rural settlement that meet human, social and environmental needs, thereby meeting the sustainability challenge that increasingly faces our society. Sustainability Research Institute - SRI - SRI ’ s purpose is to research and develop models for sustainable rural settlement that meet human, social and environmental needs, thereby meeting the sustainability challenge that increasingly faces our society.

The Model  SRI plans to establish its first model on the Far North Coast of NSW to meet needs clearly evident in this area such as:  Management of population growth impacts.  Sustainable economic development.  Availability of affordable housing.  Resolution of rural land use conflicts.  SRI plans to establish its first model on the Far North Coast of NSW to meet needs clearly evident in this area such as:  Management of population growth impacts.  Sustainable economic development.  Availability of affordable housing.  Resolution of rural land use conflicts.

ResourcesResources  SRI will draw upon the abundant human resources and knowledge base in this area related to:  Healing, education and human development  Sustainable wholesome agriculture  Alternative technologies  Creativity and innovation  SRI will draw upon the abundant human resources and knowledge base in this area related to:  Healing, education and human development  Sustainable wholesome agriculture  Alternative technologies  Creativity and innovation

ResearchResearch  SRI is incorporated as a not-for-profit public company and is a registered charity. It is a CSIRO approved Research Institute with DGR (Donor Gift Recipient) status with the Australian Tax Office.  SRI is incorporated as a not-for-profit public company and is a registered charity. It is a CSIRO approved Research Institute with DGR (Donor Gift Recipient) status with the Australian Tax Office.

 SRI has established a working relationship with the University of Western Sydney, The Science-Art Research Centre, Sustainable Futures of Australia and the Earth Repair Foundation.

MembershipMembership  SRI is comprised of directors and members with a wide network of associated researchers and practitioners skilled in relevant fields.

IncomeIncome  SRI will become financially self- sustaining predominantly by earning income from the provision of research, human development and educational services, sale of products and from royalties.

Assets  The assets of SRI such as land, buildings and plant will be leased from the Natural Capital Protection Trust (NCPT), or secured for the work of the Institute.  Donations to the NCPT are 100% tax deductible and repayment arrangements for loans to SRI or NCPT will be individually negotiated with those who support this ethical initiative.

Management  All decisions pertaining to the conduct of projects and to the management of SRI will be made by consensus of those directly involved.

SRI NCPT Natural Capital Protection Trust Project Team Sustainable Community Settlement Research Centre. $$ LOANS and DONATIONS Purchase property $$ Contractual Agreement Financial Institution Mortgage Financial Institution Mortgage Lease Contract Lease Contract, Lease Payments Charter of Care

Previous Diagram Details  Individuals or lending institutions will loan or donate funds to the Natural Capital Trust (NCPT) to buy the land and repayments will be negotiated to mutual agreement.  A charter of care between SRI and the NCPT will ensure that all environmental impacts are monitored and the Natural Capital protected.  A contractual agreement between the Project team and SRI will ensure that the team members fulfill the goals of SRI and that they ensure that regular lease payments are made.  Individuals or lending institutions will loan or donate funds to the Natural Capital Trust (NCPT) to buy the land and repayments will be negotiated to mutual agreement.  A charter of care between SRI and the NCPT will ensure that all environmental impacts are monitored and the Natural Capital protected.  A contractual agreement between the Project team and SRI will ensure that the team members fulfill the goals of SRI and that they ensure that regular lease payments are made.

The Natural Capital ProtectionTrust  Is a not-for-profit entity established as an environmental organization approved for registration by the Federal Minister for the Environment. It will act as the trustee of freehold land, enabling sustainable rural settlement and agricultural production, while ensuring conservation of our precious natural capital.  Facilitates research, education and demonstration of optimal, sustainable land use and resource management. This will protect the integrity of natural ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, conserve resources and promote human health and wellbeing.  Is a not-for-profit entity established as an environmental organization approved for registration by the Federal Minister for the Environment. It will act as the trustee of freehold land, enabling sustainable rural settlement and agricultural production, while ensuring conservation of our precious natural capital.  Facilitates research, education and demonstration of optimal, sustainable land use and resource management. This will protect the integrity of natural ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, conserve resources and promote human health and wellbeing.

 The Project team will:  Design, plan and make the decisions necessary for the development of the project including the implementation of their business plan.  Monitor and evaluate its social and economic interactions and environmental impacts, in order to assess the project ’ s progress towards the goal of establishing a sustainable village model.  Ensure that all land lease, operational and development costs are met.  Undertake a contract to operate as an autonomous body within SRI.  The Project team will:  Design, plan and make the decisions necessary for the development of the project including the implementation of their business plan.  Monitor and evaluate its social and economic interactions and environmental impacts, in order to assess the project ’ s progress towards the goal of establishing a sustainable village model.  Ensure that all land lease, operational and development costs are met.  Undertake a contract to operate as an autonomous body within SRI.

FINANCEFINANCE  We welcome individuals ’ and groups ’ assistance with donations or loans required for SRI and the NCPT to achieve their goals, on terms agreeable to all parties.  The repayment of loans for NCPT ’ s property purchases will be met through the land-lease contracts made between NCPT, SRI and its Project Team.  SRI will become financially self-sustaining mainly by earning income from research and development projects, human development programs, educational services, sale of products and from royalties. When loans have been repaid, all assets will then be held in trust in perpetuity for the stated aims of SRI.  We welcome individuals ’ and groups ’ assistance with donations or loans required for SRI and the NCPT to achieve their goals, on terms agreeable to all parties.  The repayment of loans for NCPT ’ s property purchases will be met through the land-lease contracts made between NCPT, SRI and its Project Team.  SRI will become financially self-sustaining mainly by earning income from research and development projects, human development programs, educational services, sale of products and from royalties. When loans have been repaid, all assets will then be held in trust in perpetuity for the stated aims of SRI.

Each member of the project team will make a weekly donation of approximately $100 so as to cover the property lease until income generation by the group can cover this.Each member of the project team will make a weekly donation of approximately $100 so as to cover the property lease until income generation by the group can cover this.

Project team members’ commitment to the project gives them the right to live on the land and be a part of this exciting initiative. Benefits to the team members include:Project team members’ commitment to the project gives them the right to live on the land and be a part of this exciting initiative. Benefits to the team members include:

Access to shared land and facilitiesAccess to shared land and facilities Initially, a space for a moveable dwelling and, when constructed, suitable permanent accommodationInitially, a space for a moveable dwelling and, when constructed, suitable permanent accommodation Access to infrastructure such as roads, power, water etc.Access to infrastructure such as roads, power, water etc.AND Access to shared land and facilitiesAccess to shared land and facilities Initially, a space for a moveable dwelling and, when constructed, suitable permanent accommodationInitially, a space for a moveable dwelling and, when constructed, suitable permanent accommodation Access to infrastructure such as roads, power, water etc.Access to infrastructure such as roads, power, water etc.AND

Possibility of involvement in, and benefit from, Possibility of involvement in, and benefit from, ongoing workshops, courses and projects ongoing workshops, courses and projects which the team will organise which the team will organise Involvement in an exciting, innovative learning Involvement in an exciting, innovative learning environment environment Knowledge that they are involved in a project Knowledge that they are involved in a project with far reaching consequences towards with far reaching consequences towards creating a peaceful, caring planet for us all! creating a peaceful, caring planet for us all! Possibility of involvement in, and benefit from, Possibility of involvement in, and benefit from, ongoing workshops, courses and projects ongoing workshops, courses and projects which the team will organise which the team will organise Involvement in an exciting, innovative learning Involvement in an exciting, innovative learning environment environment Knowledge that they are involved in a project Knowledge that they are involved in a project with far reaching consequences towards with far reaching consequences towards creating a peaceful, caring planet for us all! creating a peaceful, caring planet for us all!