News & Stories
APC23 – in photo!
Permaculture South Australia hosted an incredible three-day event celebrating permaculture, sustainability and urban food movements from across Australia. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, stalls, hands-on activities and more, it was a weekend of...
A review of Permaculture Australia – the AGM that wasn’t…
When the last minute cancellation of the Permaculture Australia AGM was announced by the board, a quick decision was made to not lose the opportunity for a gathering of great minds in creating a vision of the future. Graciously facilitated by Meg McGowan, the 40 plus...
Introducing the nominees for the 2023/2024 board
To read more about our fantasic nominees, simply click on the arrows under their names. The Permaculture Australia Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Sunday 28th May 2023, 4pm AEST via Zoom. Online voting will OPEN at 7am Friday 26th May and will close when...
Permaculture training: Something for everyone
This year, vocational training in permaculture turns 20. Affectionately known as APT (Accredited Permaculture Training), these courses have been part of Nationally Recognised Training since Permaculture Australia registered an accredited course with Queensland...
Looking back – to look forward
These reflections are my own of events that occurred in the lead up to the formation of the trading name 'Permaculture Australia'. It's intended as background information as we gather in Adelaide at Convergence that includes a really important AGM. Members of PA can...
2023 Permafund Grant Round
Permaculture Australia’s Permafund team sends a huge thankyou to all of the people and organisations who donate to Permafund and fundraise to support its small grants program. Because of this generosity and fundraising, the Permafund 2023 Grant Round was launched in...
Are we there yet?
Unfortunately, we are not … quite … Post-COVID. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a contentious issue in the Australian permie community. As we are approaching the biennial Australian Permaculture Convergence (APC), a gathering celebrating all...
APC Commemorative Mug – all profits to Permafund
Attending the 2023 APC in Mt Barker? ORDER NOW to pre-purchase your mug for $45.00 - the earlier the better as numbers are limited It can be picked up at convergence from the Chai Tent. You can also purchase the mug during the convergence from the Chai tent for $50.00...
Permafund – Making Connections
Many would say Permaculture is simply about making beneficial connections…..in all sorts of ways. Here at Permafund we want to make a connection to International Permaculture Day. It’s a day each year to celebrate and promote the many and varied aspects of...