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.
Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of plant identification and become familiar with some of our local rainforest species and unique wild foods. In the spirit of fun and inquiry, we will cover some basic and intermediate level botanic terminology, identify rainforest species, plant families, and discover what edible fruits, shoots and roots are available in this area. We will delve deeper into the nuances of plant ID and the interconnectedness of plant Families,...
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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...
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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...
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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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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,...
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Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks (FSKDIG003)
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 &...
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Join tutor Sharon in her urban permaculture garden as she shares her passion and years of experience learning both from traditional experts and experimenting with perennial roots, legumes, shoots, fruits and edible greens. Perennial vegetables are hardy, easy to grow and produce food for years once established. No matter the size or scope of your garden, growing perennials means less work for more food, and greater resilience in your garden. However, gardeners are often left...
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Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasks (FSKLRG016)
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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...
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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...
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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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Learn to identify and control a range of common weeds, pests and diseases of food crops through holistic, ecologically sensitive management techniques. This course will build an appreciation of the importance of soil management to nurture crop health for natural pest and disease resistance. Permaculture Design Course This course module is one of 14 which make up the internationally renowned Permaculture Design Course (PDC). You are welcome to attend just this module to learn the...
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MegaBats, Microbats and Dingos are often overlooked and considered pests by the many who aren't aware of their incredible ecological importance and dance with nature. Dingos are part of the local indigenous culture here in the Northern Rivers. Our aim is to provide understanding and education about Australia's last land apex species through their relationship with the indigenous people as a culturally significant species. Through art and education we will create flying fox art and...
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