Sustainable Living courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Do you dream of living more sustainably? Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to make that dream a reality.

Learn to reduce your footprint on the planet in an affordable way, engage positively with your surroundings and help your community gain the benefits of sustainability too.

Choose from our nationally-recognised Permaculture certificate courses to one-day workshops and short courses.

Develop your interests in sustainability by enrolling, today.

Backyard Food Production

Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great results. During this 8 week course, you will become part of a small team who will be the custodians of our backyard vegetable garden plot at our purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site located at Mullumbimby Community Gardens (MCG). We will follow the seasons of a north coast vegetable garden.... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work (FSKOCM002)
• Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work (FSKNUM015)
• Read and respond to routine workplace information (FSKRDG010)

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The Art Of Grief Care

Throughout the course, we will create an open space to learn about a modern approach to this timeless experience. Participants will walk away with empowering knowledge of grief and loss. We will explore: The impact on the body and brain Different types of grief (ambiguous, traumatic, complex) Different grief models (stages, seasons) How to navigate with children What to say (and not to say) when someone in your life has experienced a death How to access our own internal wisdom that... [More]

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Building Healthy Soils

This course is for those who would like a deeper understanding of the natural systems at work within the soil. Welcome to the fascinating world of the soil food web; the microscopic world that forms soils and feeds and protects plants. During this course you will learn how to harvest micro-organisms from your local area and apply them to your soil whilst gaining an understanding of the plant socio-biome and how you can work to enhance your environment to allow these natural systems... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings (FSKOCM004)
• Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG002)
• Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)

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Sustainable Fashion

Join the movement to change the way we make and buy clothes. With guests from industry who are already doing it, learn about recycling, upcycling, bespoke and slow fashion, sourcing materials and makers. Reduce the mountain of ‘fast’ fashion and learn how to start to produce clothing that doesn’t exploit people or cost the earth. What you will learn: Zero waste and closed loop making Textiles, dying and making Ethical business and fair trade Resourcing and supply chains Bespoke,... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks (FSKDIG003)
• Write complex workplace texts (FSKWTG010)
• Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations (FSKOCM005)

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Natural Building Introduction - Online Class

Join us online to learn about various earthen building materials such as straw bales, cob, mud bricks & light earth, and learn how to use them in your project. This introduction course will be a combination of theory and Q and A, giving you the opportunity to ask all those burning questions about your own project or build. About your tutor I am Dani Wolff, a kiwi living in Australia. I started out my journey as a building designer & very quickly became aware of the waste &... [More]

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Welding & Metal Fabrication

Learn to build and repair tubular steel frames with a MIG welder! Experienced welders and novices alike have the opportunity to learn and practice welding tubular steel, both painted and galvanised. Also included is an introduction to techniques and tricks of the trade needed to construct in tubular steel, so you can start planning your own projects for furniture, gates, railings, or repairing the trailer etc. As with the previous welding classes you’ll be instructed on types of... [More]

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Urban Permaculture

Learn how to transform your backyard into an edible landscape that is productive and beautiful. Using permaculture principles, we can create a garden that grows enough food for the household with maybe a little more to share or sell. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to apply this to your own urban patch. Sharon's home in the heart of Mullumbimby town is a demonstration in Urban Permaculture and sustainable living. Her garden is devoted to food production... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Read and respond to short and simple workplace information (FSKRDG004)
• Interact effectively with others at work (FSKOCM007)
• Prepare to participate in a learning environment (FSKLRG001)

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Wicking Bed Workshop

Join us in this hands-on immersive one-day Wicking Bed Workshop. Discover the secrets of efficient and sustainable gardening as you learn how to create a self-watering garden bed that conserves water and promotes healthy plant growth.  Our experienced instructor will guide you through the step-by-step process of building and maintaining a wicking bed, including selecting materials, proper irrigation techniques, and optimizing soil health. Leave equipped with the knowledge and... [More]

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Growing Herbs At Home

Growing your own herbs is a fun and easy way to ensure you have just what you need to add extra flavour and nutrients to your dishes. Even though they are easy to grow, there are certain growing techniques best used in our sub-tropical climate. After 23 years of propagating and selling herbs at Byron Bay Herb Nursery, Deb shares a few tips for local production so you can enjoy an all year round, productive and attractive herb garden. Location is wheelchair accessible. Additional... [More]

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AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture

Come on the journey to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW! Permaculture is a richly rewarding career, where you can immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices. It can provide you with opportunities to work in community development locally and internationally, aid projects, integrated food production or design for sustainable living. This Certificate IV Qualification aims to expand your existing knowledge of... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Permaculture AHC42116.

• Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
• Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
• Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
• Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
• Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
• Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
• Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
• Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
• Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
• Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
• Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
• Cost a project (AHCBUS407)

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