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.
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 ...
The Review of Accredited Permaculture Training almost complete
For the past 18 months, a group of Permaculture Educators has been working hard to complete the 5-yearly review of Pe...
Permaculture Project public consultation
Dear colleagues and friends Permaculture vocational training is currently under review and the Public Consultation ph...
TedxPermaQueer – Cultural Solutions to Climate Change
Tackling our ongoing climate crisis means adjusting the behaviours, attitudes and relationships we hold with the envi...
Bonnie Tuttle: building local economy & community resilience
“I support individuals, micro/small/family-owned business owners and people in not-for-profit or social enterpr...
The Good Life – with Hannah Moloney
“I love permaculture because it doesn’t just highlight what’s wrong in the world, but it provides t...
How to become a teacher of accredited permaculture training
“At the moment, very few permaculture teachers in Australia hold the qualifications to teach all accredited per...
Permaculture blooms in ‘semi arid’ climate, WA
“I’m a country girl at heart, enjoying the wide-open spaces around me. I love being creative and am always trying...
WA leads the way with accredited permaculture education
” Registered training organisations are desperately needed in other states and territories in Australia to offe...
Permafund Patron awarded the Order of Australia medal
We are thrilled to announce that Rosemary (Rowe) Morrow has been awarded an Order of Australia medal (OAM) on 26th Ja...