Permaculture in Practice

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Take your permaculture knowledge to the next level with Permaculture in Practice.

 

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Description

Take your permaculture knowledge to the next level with Permaculture in Practice, an 8 week intermediate permaculture learning course. Designed for those with a foundational understanding of permaculture, this program dives deeper into key concepts without the intensity or costs of a full permaculture design course.

Over 8 weeks, you'll explore essential topics, including Permaculture Ethics and Principles, Earth and Climate Systems, Ecology, Soil, Animals and Cropping, Passive Building Design, Tools and Technology, Social Permaculture, and practical Permaculture Designs. Perfect for anyone ready to refine their design skills and apply permaculture principles in real-world contexts. Classes are held every Friday, offering a balance of theory and hands-on learning. This course will be held at both Edendale Community Enivronment Farm and Eltham Living & Learning.

What to bring:

It is essential that participants wear suitable clothing for working in an outdoor environment:

  • Sturdy workboots
  • A broad-brimmed hat
  • a drink bottle
  • lunch
  • a snack/morning tea if desired
  • notepad and pen

There is a small fridge where you can store your lunch for the day.

Sessions and Location:

  1. Understanding Permaculture Ethics and Principles - Eltham Living and Learning
  2. Earth and Climate Systems - Edendale Community Enivronment Farm
  3. Ecology Principles - Edendale Community Enivronment Farm
  4. Soil, Cropping and Animals - Edendale Community Enivronment Farm
  5. Passive Building Design - Edendale Community Enivronment Farm
  6. Tools, Technology and Energy - Eltham Living and Learning
  7. Social Permaculture - Eltham Living and Learning
  8. Permaculture Designs - Eltham Living and Learning

Do you have access requirements?

Living & Learning Nillumbik aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive and accessible environment for all our participants. Prior to booking, please contact us to discuss your needs and any reasonable adjustments required. Phone: 9433 3744 Email: info.livinglearning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Booking with us

Click the green button (right) and complete the booking form as well as the enrolment form. Please note that your confirmation email will come from Social Planet, Living & Learning Nillumbik’s trusted booking platform.

Activities with low bookings may need to be cancelled or postponed. If this happens, Living & Learning Nillumbik will reach out to participants five days prior to the planned start date. Full Enrolment Terms & Conditions are available on our website.

Concession fees:

Where applicable, L&LN offers a discount on fees available to participants who are holders of a Commonwealth Health Care Card, a Pensioner Concession Card, a Veteran's Gold Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

If you are eligible, please select ‘concession fee’ when enrolling.

You may be asked to present your Health Care card, Pension concession card or Veterans Gold card for verification when attending a course or activity.

Please note that a Victorian Government Seniors Card does not qualify for the concession rate.

For more information contact our Living & Learning Nillumbik customer support team on 9433 3744 or info.livinglearning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or visit livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au

 

 

Course dates, hours and location

Dates: Fridays 2 May-20 June (8 sessions)

Time: 10:00am - 2.30pm

Location:

Session 1 -and Sessions 6-8 - Eltham Living & Learning, 739 Main Rd, Eltham

Sessions 2-5 Edendale Farm, Gastons Rd, Eltham

 

Fees

Government-subsidised funded - $155 enrolment fee (includes $50 amenities fee).

You are eligible for a government subsidised fee if you are a permanent resident and/or Australian or New Zealand citizen who is not enrolled in mainstream secondary school. Please note we will need to sight your Green Medicare card to confirm your eligibility.

Concession card holder - $94 enrolment fee (includes $50 amenities fee).

This fee is available to people who hold any of the following:

  • Commonwealth Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Gold Card.

Please note we will need to sight your card to confirm your eligibility. 

Full Fee or Third Party payment - $491 enrolment fee.

This fee is for participants who are either:

  • under 17 years of age
  • are not eligible for funded enrolment
  • receive funding from other sources (for example NDIS).
  • have participated in the same course in the same year.

Please note: if under 17 years of age and disengaged from school, participants will need to obtain an official Transition from School Form for us to sight.

Withdrawals and refunds

Refer to our Enrolment Terms and Conditions for information about withdrawals and refunds in our courses.

 

About the Tutor

Adrian Black is an educator, urban food grower, environmental activist and permaculturalist with 10 years experience in environmental education and nature based connection. Adrian is a graduate of Gaia Education's Ecovillage Design Education course held in Glarisegg Switzerland, and has taught permaculture and other environmental studies in various locations both overseas and in Australia including CERES Community Environment Park. With a background in design and storytelling, Adrian has a continued commitment to education as an avenue to empower people of any age and background to find meaning within themselves, their communities and the outdoors.

 

 

 

 

 

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