Effective aid is leaving people empowered with the information and skills
to solve their own problems - Bill Mollison

Sustainable Aid:
Permaculture for 2/3rd World and Indigenous Peoples
includes: Working with Cultural Diversity and Community Facilitation
Part 1 & 2   August 11-22, 2008

This program provides essential skills training for people working or intending to work in community development programs with indigenous and culturally diverse communities in Australia & overseas and in aid and development programs in the 2/3rds World.


Inspiring, challenging and deeply empowering, learn skills and processes to work effectively in facilitating community-based planning, education and program development.
This is an important and growing area of permaculture work, which requires a realistic approach and appropriate skills-set to work effectively in facilitating sustainable change in areas of need. Graduates from these courses are undertaking significant work in diverse projects all over the world.
This course contributes to competencies for AQTF qualifications in Certificate IV in Permaculture  and  Diploma of Permaculture

The course is in 2 parts:
The full course (Parts 1 & 2) is designed for those involved in development work in areas of need, with a focus on third (2/3) world and disadvantaged groups in the first world.  Part 1 forms part of the APT Cert IV program. Part 1 can be undertaken as a stand-alone short course for permaculturists and others working in community programs with multicultural and indigenous communities in Australia and overseas.
Participants not enrolled in APT Cert IV/Diploma are recommended to have completed a PDC
 
Part 1
Working with Cultural Diversity and Indigenous Peoples
Aug 11-14, 2008
This part deals with processes to identify & work with culturally diverse groups including protocols, appropriate communications, community development issues, social, cultural and historic considerations. Includes basic principles of community facilitation and conflict resolution.
This course addresses the requirements for Cert IV unit RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity and contributes to requirements for other units in the Community Development modules in APT Cert IV program with Erda Institute.
This course is co-requisite with Part 2 Sustainable Aid: Permaculture for the 2/3rds World.
TUTOR: Robyn Francis & guests
 
Part 2
Sustainable Aid: Permaculture for the 2/3 World
and Participatory Planning Facilitation
Aug 18-23, 2007
This course is for people intending to work on overseas projects, especially in third world situations. It builds further on the training in Part 1 Working with Cultural Diversity and Indigenous Peoples.
Topics include health and nutrition, food security, appropriate aid and technology, community consultation and participatory planning facilitation, community directed development, project management, sustainable strategies for humid and arid tropics, post-disaster response and reconstruction, and personal security.
This course addresses the requirements for the Diploma of Permaculture unit of competency PIL508A Plan management strategies for overseas development projects, and contributes to requirements for PIL511A Facilitate participatory planning and learning activities.
Course involves discussion, interactive activities, role play, presentations and case studies
TUTOR: Robyn Francis and guests
Course Cost:
Registration fee for Full (2-week) Program  • $795/695 (sliding scale)
Part 1 only: $375/$335 (sliding scale)
Part 2 only: $475/$415 (sliding scale)

MULTIPLE COURSE & INTERNSHIP OPTIONS
People registering for both the Work in Other Cultures and Work in Overseas Permaculture Projects courses interesting in doing training at Djanbung Gardens will receive a 10% discount off fees for additional courses.
Aug 25-26: Bamboo Workshop – harvest, treatment, construction and crafting
Sept 1-12: Sustainable Settlements and Ecovillage Design Course 2-week intensive with Robyn Francis and guests $890/$750
 
VENUE: Djanbung Gardens is a purpose-designed permaculture education centre and learnscape of sustainability in practice. The 5 acre campus of living permaculture systems was designed by Robyn Francis to facilitate participatory learning and bridge the gap between theory and practice. The training centre is well resourced and participants have access to an extensive reference & AV library, internet (broadband) and other site resources. Located a short 10 min walk from Nimbin village centre ensures easy access to shops, PO, laundry and other village facilities.
Great food, organic environment and diverse cultural activities, makes courses at Djanbung Gardens a memorable learning and life-enriching experience.
 
VENUE: Robyn Francis, international permaculture designer, educator and innovator, brings the wealth of over 20 years experience practicing permaculture in diverse climates and cultures into her training including teaching and consulting in India, Indonesia, Fiji, Malaysia and Cuba, with Australian Aboriginal communities, New Zealand Maori, and from her extensive international travels. Founding director of Permaculture International, Robyn has received numerous awards for her work and commitment to permaculture and sustainability. Robyn Francis is a registered APT (Accredited Permaculture Training) trainer and assessor and conducts the APT Cert III, Cert IV and Diploma programs at Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre.
 
Further info & Registrations contact: admin@permaculture.com.au  • www.permaculture.com.au < http://www.permaculture.com.au > 

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