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permaculture design course (PDC): who's it for

Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever your age, whatever your background, learning about permaculture will give you a new and inspired way to live within your means and the means of the world. Permaculture Matters is offering a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) - a rich, connected, creative course that is for you!

permaculture: what's it all about

"Permaculture is a philosophy of working with rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation .... of looking at systems and people in all their functions ..... and of allowing systems to demonstrate their own evolutions." Bill Mollison (2028-2016): researcher, author, scientist, naturalist,

It’s not all about gardening! In our Permaculture Design Course you will:

learn the foundations of permaculture – ethics and principles, - which provide a framework for living your life ethically and sustainably, and providing the best possible outcome for our grandchildren.
cover in depth core competencies (reading the landscape, contour mapping, nutrient cycling, patterns in nature, water harvesting and management, community strategies, permaculture design principles) and their practical application.
complete an individual design, on your “home”, or another place important to you.
work together in a team to produce a group design of local space.
increase your understanding of natural patterns and how to use them to create beautiful and resilient systems in your life.

the benefits

save money! (for example, it cuts down your food costs)
have a positive impact on your health
increase the quality of what you eat (organically grown herbs and vegetables are higher in nutrition)

reduce your carbon footprint, which is a gift not only to you, but also to future generations
strengthen community
change the way you see the world
bring flow and structure to your gardening and your home life

what we offer

Peek into Permaculture Matters - 1 hour free course, giving you a taste of what we do
Cost: NO CHARGE
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday 21 June, 2025 10-11am register here
Contact Jen for more information

Juliet Macken, recent participant of Peek into Permaculture says "The was one of the most special hours of my life. Truly, I found the event really inspiring."

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Permaculture Design Course (PDC):
This internationally recognised PDC comprises a total of 72 hours face-to-face tuition, over twelve days
NEXT COURSE:
Spring 2025 Dates
SEPTEMBER 20th & 21st and 27th & 28th
OCTOBER 4th & 5th, and 18th & 19th and 25th & 26th
NOVEMBER 3rd & 4th
(8.30am-4.30pm each day)
Cost: Standard rate $1450, concession/unwaged $850.
Early bird, payable by 1 July, 2025, 10% discount: Standard $1305, concession/unwaged $765
10% discount for up front cash payment.
Payment plans available, please enquire.
You will need to complete a minimum of 80%, in order to gain your certificate.
Strongly recommended textbook: Earth Restorers Guide to Permaculture by (local) Rowe Morrow. available for purchase at the start of the course at a cost of $60 cash (RRP $75), which includes $10 contribution towards the scholarship fund.
Contact us for more information or book here

Permaculture Bites
One-off sessions delving into more depth and offering practical application of permaculture principles, e.g. compost building, worm farms, growing seedlings from seed/scratch, waste management,.....
Cost: variable, depending on topic and "size of bite" (length of course).
Upcoming Bites: TBC

location

Permaculture Matters courses are held at the inner space. the inner space is located in an established working permaculture garden - with veggie gardens, orchards, ponds and waterways, native bush areas. Courses will include play/work in Melrose Park and also local site visits..

scholarships