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Downshifting Downunder Conference
Less is more ... simpler richer living.

Have you downshifted or have you thought about making the change? Are you
interested in seeing downshifting become a movement in Australia? A majority
of Australians could afford to escape the rat race by downshifting
economically, enhancing their happiness, health and well-being, while
reducing consumption and environmental damage.

Downshifting Downunder is a new organisation, coming together to catalyze
and co-ordinate a downshifting movement in Australia that will provide a
focus for downshifters to help each other and promote more balance in
Australian society. The organisation will launch with a conference on 23rd
July 2005 in Sydney.
 
Downshifters: people who make a voluntary, long-term change in their
lifestyle that involves accepting significantly less income and consuming
less. Motives may include those relating to personal life and those based on
principle.
 
The conference will enable downshifters and those who are thinking about
changing course to meet and share experiences, difficulties and advantages.
Despite the obsession of society with material success, this event will
remind us that the pursuit of something deeper is alive and well in
Australia. Speakers include Dr Clive Hamilton of the Australia Institute, Dr
Richard Eckersley, ANU, Ruth Ostrow, journalist and broadcaster and many
others.
 
When: Saturday 23rd July 2005, 9am - 5pm
Where: The Square House, UNSW (entrance off Anzac Pde), Kensington, Sydney
Cost: $125, includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea
 
Registration Forms and further information available on the organisation's
website www.downshifting.net.au <http://www.downshifting.net.au>  or contact
Christie Breakspear 0417-069-026 or David Wyatt 0419-786-042
novogenesis at bigpond.com