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2011 Permaculture Melbourne Conference – Book Today
Dates: Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October
Venue: South Melbourne Commons, corner Bank & Montague Sts, South Melbourne.
E-tickets: On-line tickets with GreenTix
More information http://www.permaculturemelbourne.org.au/2011/Conf/PcM_conference/permie-conference-2011.html
Friday Party
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7pm |
Buffet dinner, Welcome and Guest speaker: David Holmgren. |
Saturday Conference
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9 |
“Permaculture Pioneers”, Kerry Dawborn, author |
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10:30 |
Nathan Alexander “The place of cities in a sustainable future” |
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11:45 |
Beck Lowe “Permaculture principles and peak body ponderings”Robyn Francis “Permaculture Australia – what is happening” |
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12:15 |
Mal Boyd “How do our various permaculture groups engage the future” |
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2:00 |
Tour: South Melbourne Commonsand Edible |
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Tour: CERES Harding St Market Garden & Merri Corner Community Garden, |
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6:30 |
Dinner BBQ & |
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7:00 |
Movie ‘Anima Mundi’ with director Peter Charles Downey |
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Sunday Conference
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9 |
Workshop streams with breakout space |
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‘Community and local government engaging each other on sustainability’ Cr Alison Clarke, Mayor Yarra ‘Working in public spaces’ David Arnold, Murrnong, |
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John McKenzie, Permaculture |
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12:30 |
Workshops |
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Ian Lillington, Beck Lowe. Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria |
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‘South Melbourne Commons: local project for local people’ Martin Pritchard & Paul Miragliotta, ‘Northey St City Farm, Brisbane’ Wendy |
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2:15 |
Workshops |
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Ian Lillington, Beck Lowe. Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria |
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‘Permaculture Melbourne’ Kat Lavers, |
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4:00 |
Permaculture Melbourne Annual General Meeting |
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Upcoming Sustainable Living Festival 2011
John McKenzie is again organising the presence of Permaculure Melbourne (PcM) at the Sustainable Living Festival (SLF) in February 2011.
Last years stall was a great success due to the ideas and efforts of John and Miriam and all those other PcM people who helped out over the weekend.
This email is a request for members interested in helping out to contact John jlmckenzie@optusnet.com.au
[PS This was a fantastic event last year - Ann]
Meeting to organise a Permaculture Convergance
On Monday December 6th at 7.30pm, Permaculture Melbourne will be convening a meeting to begin organising
a (bio-regional or South-east Aust.) Permaculture convergence in or near Melbourne in 2011.
Chaired by Mal Boy, we hope to establish an organising committee at this inaugural meeting.
We invite anyone who is interested in being part of the organising group to attend.
We can also offer Skype for those out of town or across the sea.
Hope to see you there,
Date: Monday December 6th
Time: 7.30pm,
Address: Augustine Centre 2 Minona Street Hawthorn
Contact:
Pat O’Neill pkbtoneill@optusnet.com.au
Mal Boyd mal.boyd@bigpond.com
Farm Manager – Organic agriculture, Mornington Peninsula
Farm Manager – Organic agriculture, Mornington Peninsula
Position: Full-time
Salary: Remuneration package will include a base salary, accommodation and incentives for success. Wage bracket will be discussed with applicants.
Description
A unique opportunity for a farm manager or budding farm manager to be a part of a dynamic new company developing an organic farm in Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula.
Colonial Leisure Group is planning to build a microbrewery (subject to council approval) on a 300 hectare property at Cape Schanck. To support the brewery restaurant and the Victorian hotels, an organic farm will be established comprising of animals, fruit and vegetables. The successful applicant will work with CLG, the landowners and land managers to develop a whole farm plan and then manage the implementation of the plan.
Responsibilities & Roles
- Leadership in developing a plan for an organic farm including animal husbandry and crop propagation
- Hands on management over the implementation of the farm plan
- Employing staff as required
- Ongoing day-to-day management and operation of the farm
- Managing organic certification
- Management of sales and market access for produce
The following criteria will be looked at favourably in applicants, however not mandatory. Please address these points in a cover letter.
- Experience working on an organic farm
- Relevant academic studies
- A good network with other farmers or the organic industry
- Strong environmental values
- Management skills
- Computer skills
- A willingness to work hard
About CLG
Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) has interests in a number of hospitality venues across Australia. CLG is a premium operator with a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes brewing, bars, cafes, bistros, entertainment, on-line wine sales, restaurants and accommodation.
CLG is a committed and focused leader in the hospitality industry through the achievement of business excellence in the supply of food, beverage and other related activities.
Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key success criteria to:
Hayley Giachin at farm@clg.com.au
Please address any questions to the above email address.
Permaculture Melbourne news
Permaculture Melbourne, POW’s parent organisation, recently had their general meeting.
1. Are in need of a new Secretary. The plan would be to split it so 2 people can share. If you’re interested in playing a key role in an organisation that is helping to provide positive solutions, please email admin@permaculturemelbourne.org.au or ring during office hours 9513 4447.
2. At the moment, Permaculture Melbourne have their meeting out at Auburn/Hawthorn. Does anyone know of a centally located Community house that may be suitable? Centrally located would be close the Melbourne or in the inner suburbs of Melbourne.