Perma-Thinking
Change the story to grow a solutions-focused culture: Lis Bastian
"As we face what seem like insurmountable challenges, or what design theorist Horst Ritteldescribed as ‘wicked problems’, it’s easy to sink into despair and anxiety about the future.Naomi Klein has said, ‘we’re f#*ked if we believe we’re f#*ked’. I’ve been so grateful...
Adelaide Edible Garden Trail celebrates urban food growing
"The Adelaide Edible Garden Trail celebrates the many ways Kaurna Land residents are creating food sovereignty while saving money and the environment — and enjoying the health benefits of homegrown fruit and veggies." On Saturday, April 24 2021, six urban food gardens...
Just enough: Let’s never stop thinking about the future
Let's never stop thinking about the future: The connections between permaculture, Japanese design and homesteading in a frugal future. The world has changed immeasurably over the last thirty years, with ‘more, bigger, better’ being the common mantra. But in the midst...
Growing it forward – a guide to permaculture and rental properties
Have you ever wondered if you can implement permaculture principles in a renting setting? Yes, you can! Read more about 'permaculture renting' with our guest blogger, Dawn Green, from lutrawita / Tasmania, and check out some great case studies on permaculture renting...
TEDx PermaQueer – Responding as a community to climate change
Spring has sprung with the action from communities towards this giant we face that is climate change. While in lockdown in Naarm / Melbourne, a household of permaculture folks have planned a three day summit with some of the legends of permaculture, First Nations...
Art as Activism: permaculture solutions
Congratulations to our wining artists for the Permaculture Australia T shirt design competition. The below three designs were voted by you to adorn the limited edition PA T shirts. We can't wait to get our hands on one when they go on sale THIS Monday 12th October...
Art, activism and permaculture
What does art have to do with permaculture you may ask? Well quite a bit actually! The old saying 'a picture can tell a thousand words' reminds us that visual art can be a *great* way to engage with folks of all ages to get permaculture messages out there. Empowering...
Memory Patterns + Permaculture: with Lynne Kelly + Charlie MGee
What an incredible interview filmed for Permaculture Australia with Lynne Kelly (author of The Memory Code & Memory Craft) and PA member Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable Lynne and Charlie chat about First Nation teachings, reading the landscape and the...
What permaculture can offer in a time of instability: Kerrie Anderson
PA Professional member and educator Kerrie Anderson chatted to PA volunteer Julia, in our first video story! She chatted to Julia about teaching under lockdown and what permaculture can offer in this time of great instability. PA Professional member Kerrie Anderson is...