Your voice and support network

Permaculture Australia’s Vision Permaculture Australia supports permaculture people, organisations and enterprises to enable the re-design of our world in the face of climate change and resource depletion

Key directions Participation in forums and events to promote permaculture nationally Support and liaison between member individuals, organisations and enterprises via website and events Efficient administration, communication and membership systems including employing a paid officer Financial and legal accountability and transparency Peak Body representation on behalf of the permaculture industry through Accredited Permaculture Training Grant applications and fundraising to help defray costs and fund programs

Permaculture presence on affiliated groups/organisations Opportunities for links between people with skills and those seeking skills Liaison and promotional support for students, teachers/trainers and providers in all permaculture education offerings PR, media and advocacy voice in response to global issues Co-ordination of and support for organisation of bi-annual APCs in partnership with local organising committees Mentoring and support for permaculture work nationwide through a representative council appointed annually at APCs

Representative Council – proposed functions Developing policies, direction and priorities for action Developing and implementing strategic plans with the board of directors Advocacy and promoting PA, including links with allied organisations Strategies for supporting grass roots initiatives Coordinating and supporting National Permaculture Day APC support Fundraising Support network for the board and working groups

Representative Council – proposed composition About 15 to 25 people appointed for 2 years Elders and old hands as mentors and memory Young people and new permies for energy and fresh ideas Geographic representation Domain/professional representation Working Group representation

Get involved in a Working Group Accredited Training Working Group PDC Framework Group Skills & Projects match-making Team Permafund Team Grant Writing and Supporters Team Memberships Team Media Liaison Working Group Communications Team

Global Reach Participation in your national organisation connects local permaculture groups and communities to the global permaculture movement

Acknowledgements Thank you to everyone whose hard work and commitment has formed the foundation of the Board’s work and Permaculture Australia’s future… including: The current Board of Directors Kym Blechynden Megan Cooke Robyn Francis Mike Haydon Annaliese Hordern Richard Pang Virginia Solomon Boyd Attewell – Accountant and so much more Past Board and PA stalwarts: Fiona Campbell Russ Grayson John McKenzie Fern Rainbow Guy Stewart Jacqueline van Heerden