We are in the process of establishing as a not-for-profit organisation in Australia, advancing build-to-rent intentional EcoVillage communities to deliver affordable, secure, long-term living solutions
Join us as a pioneering Patron, co-creating mission-driven projects and building new beginnings
About the SILJA Living Foundation
Timeline & Priorities
Late 2025
Governance & Operations
Establish the Foundation Board of Trustees
Apply for charity registration with the ACNC
Seek DGR status from the ATO
Early 2026
EcoVillage Custodian Structure
Structure the pioneering EcoVillage custodian not-for-profit association
Develop the governance framework to manage and operate the pilot build-to-rent EcoVillage
Acquire suitable land in northeast NSW, Tweed or Byron Shire for the pioneering Ecovillage project
Mid 2026
Land Acquisition
Late 2026
Planning & Approvals
Prepare the pioneering EcoVillage master plan
Initiate the approval process
Community engagement
Learn more about current projects and the EcoVillage Build-to-Rent Model
Vision
The SILJA Living Foundation builds new beginnings and forges pathways to a resilient future through pioneering build-to-rent intentional EcoVillage communities, delivering sustainable, inspired living in joyful aspiration
Mission
The SILJA Living Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation in Australia, advances build-to-rent intentional EcoVillage communities to deliver unique, affordable and secure long-term living solutions for residents from all walks of life
These EcoVillages intertwine sustainability principles with equity and purpose, honouring human connections and environmental stewardship alike
Core Principles
All our activities are guided by Sustainable Inspired-Living in Joyful-Aspiration
Sustainable
Developing affordable, secure, long-term, inclusive living solutions with low-impact buildings; energy and water self-sufficiency; and protection of natural resources, habitats, and ecosystem services
Inspired-Living
Fostering intentional EcoVillage communities that empower sustainable lifestyles, resilience, creativity, equity, learning, innovative solutions, and entrepreneurship
Joyful-Aspiration
Creating harmonious living and natural environments that nurture the soul and mind while stimulating personal and community growth
Not-For-Profit
Charitable Purposes
The SILJA Living Foundation’s charitable purposes are to advance, for the public benefit in Australia: the natural environment; social or public welfare, including the relief of poverty and necessitous circumstances; and education
The SILJA Living Foundation may undertake any of the following activities, with all surpluses applied solely to advancing its charitable purposes:
Advance the natural environment as a principal purpose through projects that conserve rainforests and natural habitats; promote biodiversity; eradicate invasive species; and provide public access and educational opportunities to foster understanding of conservation, indigenous plants and animals, and the critical role of ecosystem services for future generations
Advance EcoVillage development by enabling sustainable long-term financing; comprehensive master planning; and property management services. These efforts may include incubation support, seed funding, and Program-Related Investments in EcoVillage initiatives
Advance a build-to-rent model that delivers affordable, secure, long-term, and inclusive living solutions for residents from all walks of life. This would alleviate poverty and housing insecurity, relieve necessitous circumstances or distress for those in low-income households, facing housing insecurity, or requiring support due to age or other vulnerabilities, benefiting the broader community
Advance best practices in developing and constructing sustainable, self-sufficient EcoVillages, including through ecosystem services and rehabilitation; training programs; and publication of research and educational materials on sustainability and ecosystem conservation