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[Victor Guest <vic@daena.eepo.dialix.oz.au>]

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        SIXTH INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE CONFERENCE 
 
                "DESIGNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE" 
 
                        28 September - 7th October 1996 
 
                                Perth  WESTERN AUSTRALIA 
 
Contents: 
        Registration Form 
        Preamble 
        Conference Outline 
                Preconference Events from Sep 1 
                Convergence 
                Post convergence options 
        Third World Assistance 
                Applications invited 
                Assistance sought 
        Perth and Western Australia; some details 
        Swanleigh: A village in the City 
        Further contact details 
 
 
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FOR BOTH CONFERENCE AND 
CONVERGENCE                      
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..........................PREAMBLE.................................. 
 
 
........SIXTH INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE CONFERENCE 
 
.............DESIGNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 
 
.....................28 September - 1st October, 1996 
 
 
The Sixth International Permaculture Conference, hosted by the  
Permaculture Association of Western Australia, is an opportunity  
for the global Permaculture network to promote Permaculture to the  
public. 
 
The sub-themes below will stimulate, challenge and extend our  
understanding of the design principles needed to develop a  
regenerating, permanent culture on this planet. Emphasis will be  
on positive action as an outcome to the Conference, extending the  
global network and encouraging local action. 
 
        * Earth Care             
                - Exploring Strategies in landcare and regeneration. 
        * People Care    
                - Community and Eco-Villages  
                - Learning with others, 
                - Re-establishing culture. 
        *Surplus Share   
                - How new economics can contribute to sustainability. 
 
The program, designed for the whole family, includes: 
 
        * A 4 day conference of speakers, workshops, forums,  
          children's program, & urban Permaculture site visits. 
 
                ....... Networking 
                ....... Information                      
                ....... Action & Celebration  
 
        * Tours of broadacre and small rural permaculture properties  
          in the SW. (en route to the Convergence) 
 
        * A Convergence for Pc Design Certificate graduates.  
 
        * Activities for those not eligible for the Convergence. 
         
        * Pre-conference courses from September 1. 
         
        * Post conference tours and workshops. 
 
 
   Please note that the Conference will be conducted in English 
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...................PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS from Sept 1................. 
 
 
In Perth, Western Australia: 
 
............... September 16 - 26 
Permaculture Design Certificate Course with experienced local  
permaculturists - dealing with the world's oldest soils in arid,  
subtropical and temperate coastal climates.  
 
............... September 21 - 22  
Working with Children in Permaculture - a participatory 2 day  
workshop for teachers, parents and permaculture designers. Salli  
Ramsden & guests. 
 
In Crystal Waters, Queensland: 
 
............... September 1 - 14 
Permaculture Design Course with Max O Lindegger and Frances Lang. 
 
............... September 15 - 22 
Eco-Village Workshop with Max O Lindegger, Frances Lang, Lea  
Harrison, Geoff Young, plus guests Hamish Stewart (Gaia Foundation  
DK), Albert Bates (The Farm, USA), Declan Kennedy (Steierberg,  
Germany) and John Talbott (Findhorn, Scotland). 
 
 
 
................CONVERGENCE: October  5, 6, 7.......................   
 
Participation in the Convergence is limited to those who have  
completed the Design Certificate Course. The convergence is an  
opportunity to share experiences with designers from around the  
world and discuss innovative ideas and strategies. Agenda items  
may be submitted in advance.  
 
 
..................POST-CONVERGENCE OPTIONS......................... 
 
  Tour of broadacre farms working towards sustainability and  
        regenerating degraded land 
  Follow-up workshop on village interests 
  On farm workshop - broadacre strategies 
  Cob building workshop 
  Workshop on computer software for Permaculture 
 
 
..................FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE............................. 
 
Is your organisation able to raise funds for overseas delegates  
from 2nd & 3rd world countries? 
 
Participants from all corners of the world and all parts of the  
Permaculture network are invited to attend the conference and  
convergence. 
 
The Permaculture community of Australia will apply for all possible  
grants and sponsorship to assist participants from all parts of the  
World, ie: Eastern Europe, Russia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho,  
Nepal, India and Latin America and others who may need support. 
 
We urge each first world Permaculture group to raise funds for  
participants from the 2nd and 3rd world countries.   
 
We look forward to hearing from organisations willing to raise  
funds for delegates who need assistance to travel to Perth.  
 
 
.....DO YOU NEED SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COME TO 
PERTH?........ 
 
All applicants for financial assistance will be considered on the  
basis of their financial constraints and their ability to pass on  
knowledge and practical skills to their community, as well as the  
knowledge and experience they have to share with others at the  
conference and convergence. 
 
Permaculture groups are asked to nominate people worthy of support  
by writing to us with their details. 
 
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.................. PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.......................... 
 
Western Australia is Australia's most isolated State and covers a  
third of the continent - it is BIG. 
 
Our highly urbanised, resource rich, affluent society is in the  
south west corner.  We are aware that many of our systems are  
degrading; our soil fertility and water quality are in decline  
and living practices are unsustainable.  We are seeking ways to  
living that are more in harmony with our unique and diverse  
ecosytems. 
 
Perth in Spring is fantastic, and for those who can stay on,  
Western Australia is ideal for a holiday.  It offers some of the  
best beaches in the world, national parks (some with aboriginal  
guides willing to share their culture), whale watching, dolphins  
and more. Spring is the best time to see our amazing wildflowers. 
 
 
..............SWANLEIGH: A VILLAGE IN THE CITY...................... 
 
The conference will be held on 39 picturesque hectares beside the  
Swan River, on the outskirts of Perth and within minutes of the  
international airport. Swanleigh offers a relaxed country  
atmosphere, with a variety of spaces for informal get togethers.   
There is a range of budget accommodation available, and recreational 
facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, horse riding, walking  
trails by the river and canoes. There are vineyards, orchards and  
national parks close by.  A shuttle bus service will operate from  
Swanleigh to Midland Railway Station. 
 
____________________________________________________________________ 
For further information, contact: 
        Sixth Permaculture Conference Secretariat 
                PO Box 568, Kalamunda, Western Australia, 6076 
                        Phone: 61 9 291 9306   Fax: 61 9 291 9978 
                                Email: converg@eepo.com.au 
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Pat Dare - Coordinator
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           Sixth International Permaculture Conference
                  In Perth, Western Australia
               from September 28, to October 7, 1996.
                  Contact: converg@eepo.com.au
                  A WWW page is in preparation.
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