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Strawbale Gardens
By Simon Gibbins. http://www.strawbaleveg.co.ukSome time ago we inherited a very large garden. I was not a gardener but strangely enough I come from generations of farmers. So, I learned fast. I also wanted a method that would suit my wife who was injured in a car accident...
Applying Permaculture Principles and Ethics in Education Spaces
by Greta Carroll - Permaculture Australia Board Member and Chairperson The Permaculture design ethics and principles have always been used in physical landscape design. Growing in popularity and importance is their application in social landscapes and businesses. For...
Coming together 2023
Discussions were deep, laughter aplenty, the fire burnt hot, warming so many For the first time since the lock down period, permies from around the country were able to gather again, this time on Peramangk country in South Australia. With the inspiration to recognise...
What is sociocracy, and more importantly, why is PA looking at implementing it as a governance model?
“Sociocracy is like permaculture for people”- Erin Young Article by Alex Aguilar - Board Member I think back to my first corporate experience as an intern for a prestigious company in Mexico. Although the pay was great and the work was relatively easy, I quickly...
VET Permaculture: Shortages and Opportunities
Did you know: There is a shortage of VET (permaculture) teachers and assessors *1 Several longstanding permaculture VET teachers have retired in recent times and many are happy to provide advice/assistance to new teachers Permaculture units and knowledge is included...
Permafund grant for Urban Farming in Kenya
The Rafiki Community-Based Organisation in Nairobi Kenya successfully applied for a $2,000 Permafund grant in early 2023 to support their Rafiki Urban Farming program. PROGRESS REPORT: Their community initiative is being implemented in Viwandani informal settlements...
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 The following article is an excerpt taken from panel presentation Australian Permaculture Convergence, April 2023 Permaculture and its teachings have...
The Permaculture Edge
Written and Photography by Rosemary MorrowSundry thoughts about the cutting edge, or the unrecognised edges of permaculture. No. 1. Decolonising designs for Zone 1 kitchen gardensSpending time with refugees in sub-standard crowded housing in camps woke me up to the...
Mushrooming hope in Nakivale
Jessica Perini Jessica Perini – from the Permaculture Australia education team – is combining local and refugee learners in a new model of online learning. She hopes to create long-distance connections, funding for refugee projects, and lasting memories...