I've learned that, as time goes by, patterns emerge and it's much easier to describe yourself in simple terms: I'm a communicator, networker and a creative problem solver! I have worked principally as a communications strategist and consultant, a business writer, journalist, editor, researcher and facilitator. I have a special interest in social policy around health, ageing and disability issues... but I'm also interested in food culture, the arts, architecture and urban planning. I was a graduate in the Commonwealth, spent ten years in corporate PR and I was the founding editor of Australian Ageing Agenda. I have worked as a consultant with hugely diverse audiences and am passionate about tackling ageism and helping to create and maintain sustainable age-friendly communities. More recently I have become a 'policy wonk' and advocacy campaigner on these issues with The Benevolent Society. In my spare time, I'm a founding member of a cohousing group in Balmain, Sydney, we call The AGEncy Project. I'm also a passionate board director of The Arts Health Institute. Alas, I sometimes find I have bitten off more than I can chew... In any case, these posts are my own thoughts.
Author: Keryn Curtis

So, what is cohousing?
Cohousing? Before talking about what cohousing IS, it is important to be very clear about what it ISN’T. Cohousing is NOT a 21st century name for a commune or a kibbutz or a student share house or whatever concept might …

Older Australians need more housing choices
“...cohousing needs to be a serious option in the housing mix and it needs to be supported by planning policy and business leadership.” Well, the 7.30 Report program about cohousing in which we we featured the other week was …