Introducing Permaculture College Australia and other news
January 2010 Update
You are invited to join us for the official launch of
Permaculture College Australia, Friday 29th January, 5-7pm,
at Djanbung Gardens. Refreshments will be available and a contribution (muchies, drinks, donations, helping hand) is, as always, gratefully accepted.
2010 is a year of big changes at Djanbung Gardens. This news update summarises what in store for the year.
Name Change
What was formerly known as the Erda Institute has now changed its name to Permaculture College Australia to better reflect and communicate the nature of the vocational training and community education programs it offers from its facilities at Djanbung Gardens. Permaculture College Australia (PCA) remains a non-profit incorporated association dedicated to education and vocational training in sustainability, and will continue to develop and expand on the pioneering work instigated by the Erda team and Robyn Francis’ Permaculture Education.
Over the coming weeks the website will be revitalised and updated in line with the name change and promote PCA as national and international leader in permaculture education and professional development. Read on for more news of what's coming up at Djanbung Gardens...
The new revised Certificate IV in Permaculture is now available through flexible learning.
Flexible Learning combines short course training, mentored distance and self-directed learning and project work to complete the Cert IV in Permaculture. First participants need to complete the foundation training of the standard 72hr Permaculture Design Course (PDC) and Advanced Design Skills/FLOW courses offered in our Summer and Winter School programs. Those who have already completed a PDC simply need to do the Advanced Design Skills/FLOW to get started.
2010 Dates:
Summer School: PDC Jan 10-23 ADS/FLOW Jan 25-28 REGISTER NOW!!!
After successfully hosting the first Permaculture Design Course in Taiwan in 2008, Earth Passengers, an environment group based in Taipei, has forged ahead breaking new ground. This year’s PDC was the first to be hosted by and conducted in an Indigenous Taiwanese village community.
Near the city of Taitung on Taiwans southeast coast, high mountains fall abruptly to the sea where the indigenous village of Taromak lies nestled in the foothills. These are lands of the Rukai tribe and a cultural heartland for the indigenous Taiwanese peoples.
Carla has her dream job, employed as coordinator for the Northern Rivers City Farm design and establishment. Since completing her Certificate IV in Permaculture Carla has forged ahead with the professional skills to build a new career as a Permaculture designer and community facilitator.
Another Certificate IV graduate, Jake, is in his element employed as project manager for the design and development of a major permaculture farm project. Using his permaculture skills and knowledge he’s also designed and built a compact solar home for his young family.
In less than a year after completing his Certificate III in Permaculture, Matt has launched a successful organic landscape and permaculture business in Sydney’s suburbs.
There are so many similar inspiring stories from the alumni of Erda Institute and Permaculture Education.
#1 Make Your Own Infused Herbal Oils and Ointment - Robyn Francis
There are numerous simple remedies and products for healthy living and eating that can be easily made at home with standard kitchen equipment equipment.
This series of articles shares simple recipes, solutions and tips for low-impact natural living, starting with how to make your own herbal infused oils and herbal ointments.
Like to plan ahead? Well, now you can with the new 2010 Permaculture Diary and Calendar. A year of permaculture inspiration with a different design principle featured each month.
Introducing Permaculture College Australia and other news 
After successfully hosting the first Permaculture Design Course in Taiwan in 2008, Earth Passengers, an environment group based in Taipei, has forged ahead breaking new ground. This year’s PDC was the first to be hosted by and conducted in an Indigenous Taiwanese village community.
Carla has her dream job, employed as coordinator for the Northern Rivers City Farm design and establishment. Since completing her 
#1 Make Your Own Infused Herbal Oils and Ointment - Robyn Francis
