Our thanks to Dominique Chen, Managing Director of Yuruwan for this report,
“Growing on Country is an online course for anyone in any field (from permaculture, regenerative agriculture, syntropics, horticulture and nursery work, to backyard pottering) who wants to be an ally when growing, gardening or engaging with Indigenous plants, people and communities on unceded land.
Specifically, it is for those wanting to explore how to effect social and environmental justice through growing and gardening.
The course will support learners to be informed, respectful, equitable, culturally safe and inclusive in their relationship with people and with Country.
Growing on Country has been written, designed and developed by a team of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with contributions and feedback from Elders, knowledge holders, researchers and community members.
It is a very unique and much-needed resource in the space of reparative, land-based work. All profits from the course go to Yuruwan – an Aboriginal-run not-for-profit supporting First Nations urban food initiatives.
The five-module course includes interviews, current critical research, case studies, links to readings and resources, inquiry questions, and provocations for applying information within individual learning, teaching and growing contexts.
This emphasis on practical application empowers learners to make a real difference in their own communities. The self-paced course is accessible for one year from the purchase date. At the end of the course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
We are grateful to have received support from Permaculture Australia’s Permafund, and are happy that the course is now live and ready to do some good work in the broader community.
You can access the course & further information at www.growingoncountry.com.au”.
Thanks, Dominique Chen & congratulations Yuruwan on the course launch.
Permaculture Australia’s gift fund, Permafund, contributes to permaculture education and environmental projects in Australia and overseas. Gifts to the fund can be made here. All gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia and are greatly appreciated.