[permaculture-oceania] Re: Sustainable Development & working with diverse cultures

[Robyn Francis]

Working in

Diverse Cultures &

Sustainable Development

2 weeks of intensive training with Robyn Francis & Guests
at Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre, Northern NSW

Sept 4-15, 2006

This is an important and growing area of permaculture work, which  
requires a solid knowledge-base and specific skills 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.

The course builds on the knowledge base of the PDC and deals  
specifically with
-       processes for working with culturally diverse groups within  
Australia and overseas

-       working with indigenous peoples

-       protocols, appropriate communications and cultural sensitivity

-       community development issues and sustainable aid

-       social, cultural and historic considerations

-       basic principles of conflict resolution

-       health, nutrition and food security

-       appropriate aid and technology

-       facilitation of community consultation and participatory  
planning

-       community centred development processes

-       project management and coordination skills

-       design strategies for humid and arid tropics

-       personal security

-       getting started


The course is highly interactive with discussions, participatory  
learning and facilitation activities, role play, presentations, case  
studies, practical and project work.

Accreditation: This course addresses the requirements for 2 AQTF  
units of competency :
Cert IV unit: RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and  
human diversity.
APT Diploma of Permaculture unit: PIL508A Plan management strategies  
for overseas development projects.
Participants are encouraged to complete assessment to attain  
competency in the above units. PIL508A assessment will involve  
recognition of prior learning for previous completion of a PDC or APT  
studies.

Full course program $725 ($625 conc)
Includes M/A teas, lunches & some evening meals
On site camping & some accommodation available

Further details & registration contact
robyn at permaculture.com.au
Ph 02-6689 1755  Mob 0429 147 138

VENUE: Djanbung Gardens is a purpose-designed permaculture education  
centre where the talk is walked. 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.

Key Tutor: Robyn Francis is recognised internationally as one of  
permaculture’s leading designers, educators and innovators. She  
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, 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.
See www.permaculture.com.au for further details about her work.
  
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