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.
Learn more about the founding of permaculture
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.
New permaculture education offering in Australia & China
“I believe that permaculture is the only way to save our land and our planet. We don’t have much time left to...
Member Monday – fortnightly wrap up
Each fortnight we’ll provide a wrap up of some of the fabulous activities our PA members are involved with – noti...
Meet half of the new PA Board
As part of National Volunteer Week we are celebrating the amazing diversity and skills of the volunteers that keep Pe...
Spotlight: PA education team volunteers
Permaculture Australia is the national permaculture member based organsiation and we are run nearly entirely by volun...
Changing careers: “But would I be able to earn a living through permaculture?”
Working in the permaculture field has filled my life with joy and purpose as well as a modest income. More importantl...
Permaculture for Everyone!
Jen Ringbauer, Rahamim Ecology Centre – Bathurst, a centre that goes about caring for our common home – Earth...
Permaculture Gardens for Women & Children, East Africa project description by Morag Gamble
Supporting capacity building and the establishment of permaculture food gardens to improve nutrition and a place to d...
“To anyone thinking about studying permaculture, I would say, Go for it!” – Yvonne Campbell
My permaculture journey started way back before my consciousness of what permaculture is – began. At my Nana’...
Certificate IV in Permaculture available online
Western Australia educator Dr Ross Mars has announced that students can now enrol in the online Certificate IV in Per...
Diploma class field trip from Boyup Brook to Albany
Ross Mars’ Candlelight Farm near Perth, Western Australia has had a healthy uptake of students for Cert III and Dip...
Accredited Permaculture Training VET Programs
There is great opportunity for teachers and high schools to adopt new Cert I and Cert II Permaculture courses into Vo...
Member Update – CERES Community Environment Park in Melbourne
CERES are excited to host some powerhouses of Permaculture in Spring 2018. Robin Clayfield will be visiting over two...