CERES Permaculture Design Course

CERES Permaculture Design Course

27 May, 2026

The CERES Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is like a ‘user’s manual’ for the planet you live on. As we explore the huge elements that drive our living planet (energy, climate, geology, ecology etc) we will stay grounded in the simple, practical steps participants can take to live full and meaningful lives within the limits of what nature offers.
A CERES PDC packs in 100+ hours of learning and design experience. We opt for an extended format spread over many weeks to give all that new knowledge time to sink in.  Spread across approx 4 months, you’ll have midweek and weekend sessions at CERES in Brunswick East plus visits to inspiring permaculture sites in urban and rural Victoria, and be mentored by permaculture experts including Joel Meadows, Kat Lavers, Beck Lowe, Adam Grubb & Adrian Black.
Time: The PDC runs from Sat 8th August – Sat 5th December 2026.

Sessions will consist of:
9 Saturdays 9.30am-4.30pm
12 Wednesdays 6.30pm -9.30pm
2 Saturday & Sunday Weekend Field Trips
Full schedule available soon.
Cost: $2544 Full / $2289 Concession & CERES Members
(payment plans available – contact adultlearning@ceres.org.au for full details)

 

Foundations of Permaculture

Foundations of Permaculture

16 Apr, 2026

Foundations of Permaculture is a 4 part course held over four weeks at CERES Community Environment Park, designed to explore a foundational understanding of permaculture—an ethical, holistic design approach to sustainable living.

The course offers a balanced blend of theory and hands-on experience, perfect for anyone curious about how to live more sustainably and create resilient systems in their homes, gardens, and communities.

Exploring the biological, built and behavioural patterns of our world, underpinned with a foundation of permaculture principles and ethics, this course is perfect for those interested in regenerative and resilient futures.

Date/Time:
This Course runs on Fridays, from 1st May – 22nd May 2026,
from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Cost:
$478 Full Fee
$430 Concession / CERES Member

Full Details via ticket link – https://school.ceres.org.au/workshops/foundations-of-permaculture-05-26/

 

 

 

Internship Opportunity: Anam Cara Forest Farm, Bega Valley NSW

Internship Opportunity: Anam Cara Forest Farm, Bega Valley NSW

6 Feb, 2026

3-month live-in internship · Accommodation & board provided

I’m putting out a call for one or two people who’d like to come and live at Anam Cara Forest Farm in the Bega Valley for around three months.

Anam Cara means “Soul Friend” — and after more than ten years of developing this place, I’m looking for people who want to learn, contribute, and perhaps experiment with ideas of their own.

What’s here:

This is a working forest farm on Djiringanj country. Over the past decade I’ve been practicing permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and farm forestry — learning what works in this landscape and what doesn’t. There are sheep, goats, and chickens. Infrastructure for hosting. A forested property that provides for our needs.

What I’m offering:

  • Accommodation and meals
  • The chance to learn from over a decade of hands-on experience
  • Space to experiment and put your own ideas into practice
  • A dynamic, reciprocal arrangement — not just a list of tasks

What I’m hoping for:

People who are genuinely curious. Who want to engage with the land, contribute meaningfully, and bring something of themselves to the work. This is an unpaid internship, but it’s also a chance to feel grounded in a beautiful place and learn by doing.

Interested?

Get in touch and let’s have a conversation. We can make a plan together that works for both of us.

Check out the listing on HelpX: https://www.helpx.net/host/1472187VP

Contact: Ben Buggy – 0401 430 292, benbuggy@naturalgardens.com.au

Permaculture Educators Complete Collection

Permaculture Educators Complete Collection

12 Jan, 2026

The Permaculture Educators Complete Collection

Permaculture Educators Complete Collection is the Permaculture Education Institute’s flagship online training for people who want to design, teach, and share permaculture in their community. Led by Morag Gamble, it combines a Permaculture Design Certificate with a Permaculture Teacher Certificate, with lifetime access to both. It also includes lifetime access to SHARE Permaculture and The Incredible Edible Garden, plus bonus business modules. You can start anytime and study at your own pace, with supportive community learning in the HIVE. The program includes guided projects and personalised feedback to help you build real world confidence as a designer and educator.

Available ONLY from January 7-31, 2026

Details of the collection:

🌿 Permaculture Design Certificate (26 modules)

Learn to read landscapes, design for living systems and create regenerative futures. Design a permaculture site of your choice – home, community, learning centre…

LIFETIME ACCESS | Usually $1,997 AUD

(approx £992, €1139, $1330 USD)

🌿 Permaculture Teacher Certificate (18 modules)

Find your voice as an educator. Facilitate transformation, not just information. Host learning that changes lives and communities, and contribute to planetary wellbeing. Design your own unique permaculture education program and begin teaching even before you finish this course, and explore ways to make permaculture education your livelihood.

LIFETIME ACCESS | Usually $1,997 AUD

(approx £992, €1139, $1330 USD)

🌿 SHARE Permaculture (12 workshops)

Your work deserves to travel. Learn the essentials of storytelling, website design, social media, permaculture PR, podcasting, online event hosting and more – help your ideas myceliate through the world.

LIFETIME ACCESS
Usually $997 AUD

(approx £495, €568, $667 USD)

🌿 The Incredible Edible Garden (9 modules)

Our introduction to permaculture gardening course – get your hands in the soil. From compost to food forests, this is where theory meets dirt and dinner.

LIFETIME ACCESS | Usually $297 AUD

(approx £147, €169, $198 USD)

🌿 Bonus Business Modules (3 modules)

Permaculture business planning and design for permaculture educators

LIFETIME ACCESS | Usually $297 AUD

(approx £147, €169, $198 USD)

🌿 The HIVE Community

Your global learning community – live events, project sharing, tutorials, member seminars, group mentoring and a 24/7 forum.

ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP | Usually $997 AUD

(approx £495, €568, $667 USD)

Total value: $6,582 AUD

COST for the Complete Collection: $2,997 AUD
(approx £1,489 | €1,709 EUR | $2,000 USD)

That’s more than 50% off .

This offer ends on January 31st.

Questions? Simply email morag@permacultureeducationinstitute or  book a time to chat with her.
REGISTER NOW
International Permaculture Convergence: IPC16 – Thailand!

International Permaculture Convergence: IPC16 – Thailand!

16 Dec, 2025

Save the Date — 7-15 November 2026

Pre-conference: Where: Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture Pathum Thani Thailand When: 6 November arrival & welcome party

Conference: Where: Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture Pathum Thani Thailand When: 7-8 November

Post-conference: Where: Various locations; optional programs and activities; transportation to convergence When: 9-10 November

Post-conference: Where: Bamboo Wisdom School, Wang Nam Khieo When: 9-10 November 

More details coming soon.

 
DATE: 7-15 November 2026 — 9-5pm
 
 
 
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