Permaculture is essentially about designing sustainable environments with the focus being on how we provide our needs in a way that works with nature’s processes and ecology. Based on the words Permanent (as in sustainable) and Culture (including agri-culture), Permaculture addresses all aspects of human culture, not only food production but how we build, how we organise ourselves and how we utilise all our resources including the human resource.
What is permaculture?
Permaculture is essentially about designing sustainable environments with the focus being on how we provide our needs in a way that works with nature’s processes and ecology. Based on the words Permanent (as in sustainable) and Culture (including agri-culture),...
What is the difference between Permaculture College Australia Inc and Djanbung Gardens?
Permaculture College Australia Inc is a not-for-profit sustainability training organization which conducts the accredited vocational training and community education programs at Djanbung Gardens. Accredited Permaculture Training™ is conducted under a partnering...
What is the difference between the APT Diploma of Permaculture and the Permaculture Institute’s Dipl
The Diploma of Permaculture Design issued by the Permaculture Institute is not an accredited qualification but simply an acknowledgement that you have practiced permaculture for a minimum of 2 years after completing a PDC. The Institute’s diploma is not a recognised...
I have already completed a PDC and would like to get an APT qualification.
There’s several ways you can do this, depending on your knowledge and skills and what you have been doing since the PDC. 1. Experienced permaculturists can apply for a qualification under RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) 2. If you think you require further training...
Is it possible to do Cert III or Cert IV by distance learning or correspondence?
At present there are no correspondence courses available for the Certificate III in Permaculture. Riverina TAFE pffers a distance course for Certificate IV in Permaculture
Does Permaculture College Australia Inc make a profit and, if so, what is done with it?
Permaculture College Australia Incorporated is a not-for-profit sustainability education organisation. It is a registred not-for-profit association. The College does not aim to make a profit. Course fees are designed to cover basic costs and there is a lot of...
What is Permaculture College Australia Inc ‘s policy on sharing information with the public?
Permaculture College Australia respects intellectual property under copyright law. Much of the material on this site such as photos and articles are copyright of the individual author/phtgrapher thus permission should be sought for use. Items posted under...
How do I organize a visit to Djanbung Gardens?
The gardens are open to the public Wednesdays to Saturdays 10.30am-3pm. Self-guided tours are available during open hours. Interpretive guided tours are conducted regularly on Saturdays at 11 am. Tour fees: Self-guided tour $7 /$5 concession, includes...
How can I contact Permaculture College Australia Inc staff?
Our staff can be contacted by email: admin@permaculture.com.au or by phoning 02-6689 1755
Who runs the Permaculture College Australia Inc? Who are the Board of Directors, and how are they selected?
As an incorporated not-for-profit association, Permaculture College Australia Inc is owned by its members. A management committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting. The management committee is supported by a board of advisors.
Who owns the Permaculture College Australia Inc?
As a not-for-profit incorporated association, Permaculture College Australia Inc is owned by it members. The founding members of of the association were Robyn Francis, Robert Rosen, Janelle Schafer, Lisa Yeates, Carla Tipping and Lindsay Smith-Moir. The association...
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Djanbung Gardens
Djanbung (pronounced with a hard ‘j’ and silent ‘d’) means platypus in the local Wiyabul dialect – the name was given by senior Bundjalung elder and lore keeper, Uncle Eric Walker.
Discover more about the indigenous significance of the Djanbung.
