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.....xxxxxxXXXX EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED XXXXxxxxx......
=09SIXTH INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE CONFERENCE
=09=09"DESIGNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE"
=09=09=0928 September - 7th October 1996
=09=09=09=09Perth WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Contents:
=09Registration Form
=09Preamble
=09Conference Outline
=09=09Preconference Events from Sep 1
=09=09Convergence
=09=09Post convergence options
=09Third World Assistance
=09=09Applications invited
=09=09Assistance sought
=09Perth and Western Australia; some details
=09Swanleigh: A village in the City
=09Further contact details
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FOR BOTH CONFERENCE AND CONVERGENCE=09=09=09
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..........................PREAMBLE..................................
........SIXTH INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE CONFERENCE
.............DESIGNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
.....................28 September - 1st October, 1996
The Sixth International Permaculture Conference, hosted by the=20
Permaculture Association of Western Australia, is an opportunity=20
for the global Permaculture network to promote Permaculture to the=20
public.
The sub-themes below will stimulate, challenge and extend our=20
understanding of the design principles needed to develop a=20
regenerating, permanent culture on this planet. Emphasis will be=20
on positive action as an outcome to the Conference, extending the=20
global network and encouraging local action.
=09* Earth Care=09=09
=09=09- Exploring Strategies in landcare and regeneration.
=09* People Care =09
=09=09- Community and Eco-Villages=20
=09=09- Learning with others,
=09=09- Re-establishing culture.
=09*Surplus Share=09
=09=09- How new economics can contribute to sustainability.
The program, designed for the whole family, includes:
=09* A 4 day conference of speakers, workshops, forums,=20
=09 children's program, & urban Permaculture site visits.
=09=09....... Networking
=09=09....... Information=09=09=09
=09=09....... Action & Celebration=20
=09* Tours of broadacre and small rural permaculture properties=20
=09 in the SW. (en route to the Convergence)
=09* A Convergence for Pc Design Certificate graduates.=20
=09* Activities for those not eligible for the Convergence.
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=09* Pre-conference courses from September 1.
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=09* Post conference tours and workshops.
Please note that the Conference will be conducted in English
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...................PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS from Sept 1.................
In Perth, Western Australia:
...............=09September 16 - 26
Permaculture Design Certificate Course with experienced local=20
permaculturists - dealing with the world's oldest soils in arid,=20
subtropical and temperate coastal climates.=20
...............=09September 21 - 22=20
Working with Children in Permaculture - a participatory 2 day=20
workshop for teachers, parents and permaculture designers. Salli=20
Ramsden & guests.
In Crystal Waters, Queensland:
...............=09September 1 - 14
Permaculture Design Course with Max O Lindegger and Frances Lang.
...............=09September 15 - 22
Eco-Village Workshop with Max O Lindegger, Frances Lang, Lea=20
Harrison, Geoff Young, plus guests Hamish Stewart (Gaia Foundation=20
DK), Albert Bates (The Farm, USA), Declan Kennedy (Steierberg,=20
Germany) and John Talbott (Findhorn, Scotland).
................CONVERGENCE: October 5, 6, 7....................... =20
Participation in the Convergence is limited to those who have=20
completed the Design Certificate Course. The convergence is an=20
opportunity to share experiences with designers from around the=20
world and discuss innovative ideas and strategies. Agenda items=20
may be submitted in advance.=20
..................POST-CONVERGENCE OPTIONS.........................
=B7 Tour of broadacre farms working towards sustainability and=20
=09regenerating degraded land
=B7 Follow-up workshop on village interests
=B7 On farm workshop - broadacre strategies
=B7 Cob building workshop
=B7 Workshop on computer software for Permaculture
..................FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.............................
Is your organisation able to raise funds for overseas delegates=20
from 2nd & 3rd world countries?
Participants from all corners of the world and all parts of the=20
Permaculture network are invited to attend the conference and=20
convergence.
The Permaculture community of Australia will apply for all possible=20
grants and sponsorship to assist participants from all parts of the=20
World, ie: Eastern Europe, Russia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho,=20
Nepal, India and Latin America and others who may need support.
We urge each first world Permaculture group to raise funds for=20
participants from the 2nd and 3rd world countries. =20
We look forward to hearing from organisations willing to raise=20
funds for delegates who need assistance to travel to Perth.=20
.....DO YOU NEED SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COME TO PERTH?........
All applicants for financial assistance will be considered on the=20
basis of their financial constraints and their ability to pass on=20
knowledge and practical skills to their community, as well as the=20
knowledge and experience they have to share with others at the=20
conference and convergence.
Permaculture groups are asked to nominate people worthy of support=20
by writing to us with their details.
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.................. PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA..........................
Western Australia is Australia's most isolated State and covers a=20
third of the continent - it is BIG.
Our highly urbanised, resource rich, affluent society is in the=20
south west corner. We are aware that many of our systems are=20
degrading; our soil fertility and water quality are in decline=20
and living practices are unsustainable. We are seeking ways to=20
living that are more in harmony with our unique and diverse=20
ecosytems.
Perth in Spring is fantastic, and for those who can stay on,=20
Western Australia is ideal for a holiday. It offers some of the=20
best beaches in the world, national parks (some with aboriginal=20
guides willing to share their culture), whale watching, dolphins=20
and more. Spring is the best time to see our amazing wildflowers.
..............SWANLEIGH: A VILLAGE IN THE CITY......................
The conference will be held on 39 picturesque hectares beside the=20
Swan River, on the outskirts of Perth and within minutes of the=20
international airport. Swanleigh offers a relaxed country=20
atmosphere, with a variety of spaces for informal get togethers. =20
There is a range of budget accommodation available, and recreational
facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, horse riding, walking=20
trails by the river and canoes. There are vineyards, orchards and=20
national parks close by. A shuttle bus service will operate from=20
Swanleigh to Midland Railway Station.
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For further information, contact:
=09Sixth Permaculture Conference Secretariat
=09=09PO Box 568, Kalamunda, Western Australia, 6076
=09=09=09Phone: 61 9 291 9306 Fax: 61 9 291 9978
=09=09=09=09Email: converg@eepo.com.au
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