1. Your voice and support network

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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