At Transition Town Workshops you will learn principles that are adaptable at a household, street and community level and as with the Sunshine Coast, across an entire region.
Workshops will be held in December 2008 - evening of Friday 5 December, all day Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December 2008.
Workshops will be held in February / March 2008 - evening of Friday 27 February, all day Saturday 28 February, & Sunday 1 March 2009.
What you'll get:
The course is designed to give you the practical skills and theoretical foundations you'll need to become a successful Transition Initiative and keep your initiative moving forward.
What will be covered:
Background of international and Australian Transition Towns. Pathways to transitioning. Personal transition, community transition. Permaculture as a tool for transition. Creative strategies. Creating links and support systems. Risks and threats to success. Future Scenarios. Visioning a more positive future. Finding support and resources. Working with the community and council. Creating a process for transition. Nodes, hubs and networks of resilience. Becoming an official initiative. 12-step program with an Australian twist. Developing workshops and courses. Expanding your initiative and staying on track. Skilling your community up for powerdown. Creative group facilitation. Taking your first steps and planning your permaculture pathways.
Where to find venue
The course will be held at the Eumundi Bamboo Forest on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. This 30-acre permaculture property provides plenty of creative space for discussion, networking and immersing yourself in the whole learning process. The course includes evenings spent around the fire circle discussing ideas, sharing meals and live music. Also includes time for participants to visit the famous Eumundi Markets on Saturday morning.
Cost
$150 for the entire course (including an organic, locally grown meal on Friday night, please supply your own food Saturday and Sunday). Camping on site is available at extra cost.
Further information and bookings
Sonya (07) 5457 3961, 0408 013 012 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Janet on (07) 5442 7200 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
More information on Transition Towns is available at these websites www.transitiontowns.org and www.transitionculture.org