Permaculture Design Course (PDC) - Who's it for?
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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?
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
Upcoming Events, Workshops & Courses
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Permaculture Design Course (PDC) – Internationally Recognised Certification
Autumn 2026 | Blue Mountains, NSW
Join Permaculture Matters for our internationally recognised Permaculture Design Course (PDC), delivered face-to-face in the Blue Mountains. This comprehensive course provides 72 hours of in-person tuition over twelve days, meeting the international standard for PDC certification.
Whether you are looking to design a resilient home garden, work professionally in permaculture, or deepen your understanding of sustainable living systems, this course offers a practical, grounded pathway forward.
Autumn 2026 | Blue Mountains, NSW
Join Permaculture Matters for our internationally recognised Permaculture Design Course (PDC), delivered face-to-face in the Blue Mountains. This comprehensive course provides 72 hours of in-person tuition over twelve days, meeting the international standard for PDC certification.
Whether you are looking to design a resilient home garden, work professionally in permaculture, or deepen your understanding of sustainable living systems, this course offers a practical, grounded pathway forward.
Course location
Permaculture Matters courses are held at the inner space in Katoomba, NSW. 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
Permaculture Matters supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, refugee and youth (18-22), through scholarships (up to two scholarships per course). Please ask or contact us to register your interest.
