Learn more about Permaculture
“Permaculture is a design system for the creation of socially, economically and ecologically sustainable settlements, whether in rural areas or metropolitan cities.” – Bill Mollison
Bill Mollison and David Holmgren created the Permaculture design system in the late 1970s while living in Hobart, Tasmania. Permaculture is centred around 3 ethics; care of the earth, care of people and fair share, and 12 Principles.
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Learn more about permaculture principles and ethics
Permaculture Education
In Australia, Permaculture education is being offered in many different formats. There are both formal and informal courses students of permaculture can undertake, from a short workshop to a nationally recognised formal qualification. The range of offerings present opportunities for students being introduced to permaculture through to those who are seeking accredited training, professional development or recognition of prior learning
Permaculture News and Stories
Stay up-to-date with all of the latest news from Permaculture Australia, and find out what is happening around the country with regular articles and stories from our members.
Building National Permaculture Pathways through VET
The Work of the Permaculture Australia VET Circle Permaculture in Australia is rich in practice. Across backyards, fa...
VET Course Industry Validation
The Vocational Education Training Circle of Permaculture Australia has designed a Certificate II Permaculture course ...
Accredited Permaculture Training
VET Circle Update – June 2025 If you are not sure, Accredited Permaculture Training (APT) is permaculture educa...
WOMENS PERMACULTURE FARM in KENYA – NOURISHES BODY AND SOUL
Article by John Champagne Domestic and sexual violence against women is a global scourge in every country and in plac...
Permaculture Australia welcomes the launch of Growing on Country course
Our thanks to Dominique Chen, Managing Director of Yuruwan for this report, “Growing on Country is an online course...
Applying Permaculture Principles and Ethics in Education Spaces
by Greta Carroll – Permaculture Australia Board Member and Chairperson The Permaculture design ethics and princ...
VET Permaculture: Shortages and Opportunities
Did you know: The Education team has been working with Linda Woodrow this year to develop a Certificate IV in Trainin...
Growing Inclusivity: practical strategies for making permaculture teaching more accessible
Debbi Long, Naomi Amber, Toad Dell and Guy Ritani Written by Naomi Amber Heading Image by Woz Bone taken at APC2023 T...
Mushrooming hope in Nakivale
Jessica Perini Jessica Perini – from the Permaculture Australia education team – is combining local a...
Permaculture training: Something for everyone
This year, vocational training in permaculture turns 20. Affectionately known as APT (Accredited Permaculture Trainin...
Are we there yet?
Unfortunately, we are not … quite … Post-COVID. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a contentious issue in...
Great news for trainers wanting to deliver accredited permaculture training
The newly reviewed Permaculture VET qualifications, skill sets and units are now published on the National Training ...
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