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A new team has been formed to bring the co-ordination of Permablitz events for us based in Sydney. See how it works in Melbourne at http://www.permablitz.net/
In short it provides people and groups operating a Permablitz to promote it beyond there own networks.
The first Sydney Permablitz Collective meeting was attended by seven very enthusiastic people with three apologies in March and a followup meeting has already occurred.
Some nice food was shared then we followed a prepared agenda with additional items added as needed. The meeting was short and to the point with us all leaving with specific tasks to undertake, most of which were completed three days later, and our next agenda is all but written.
It is clear we have a capable and diverse set of people determined to get the network humming. There was general agreement that the meeting proceeded better than most do, we are all committed to the consensus model for proceedings.
A very clear outcome is we value the materials and structure provided by the Melbourne Crew and we have decided to adopt their practices, standards and documentation as a whole. there will be room to modify this as Sydney’s team develops but we see that value in accepting Melbourne’s learning.
After the meeting one member said “Must admit that I’m totally enthused after tonights meeting” and another “Was a bit of a shot in the arm to be in the same room with a bunch of like minded, switched on individuals who are keen to make this happen.”
Everyone left with a smile on their face and an eagerness to return – so meetings will be fortnightly initially to get us on a role.
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Join renewable energy campaigners from across Australia at beautiful Port Hacking in Sydney on Saturday Feb 11th and Sunday Feb 12th 2012.
Bringing together fellow campaigners from around Australia, the bootcamp will be a fantastic weekend of training, speakers and action.
Energise yourself for another successful year of campaigning to help get big solar built in 2012!
Costs: $140 (waged), $60 (unwaged)
Paul Riordan (AuSES NSW member) is looking for one or two school teachers to give feedback on an idea for a sustainable learning activity. This idea has fund-raising potential. According to Paul, the input will only require 30-40 minutes. Please respond through the AuSES NSW Secretary.
ATA.org.au (Alternative Technology Association)
and AUSES.org.au (Australian Solar Energy Association ) Meetings – February
The ATA and AuSES meeting are returning on the 2nd and Forth Tuesdays again in February.
Talks include Solar Hot water, Electricity and Off Grid
The talk will evaluate different types of collectors and systems and the best uses for each. Bryan and Taru will discuss evacuated tubes and the potential commercial applications including apartments, dairy farms, breweries and laundromats – taking solar hot water to another level.
Bryan Moss has worked with Apricus Australia for 3.5 years and with the Apricus product for 8 years. He started off as a plumber and has been in the industry for 19 years specializing in domestic solar hot water, solar/gas hydronic and underfloor systems and commercial hot water. Taru Veijalainen works for Apricus Australia in the engineering department, and she recently completed a double degree of Renewable Energy Engineering and Chemistry at UNSW.
All are welcome to join us for this evening and please email your RSVP with subject “ATA 14 Feb RSVP” , to mary@gobizgreen.com, indicating whether you are a current ATA member or non-member.
University of Technology, Sydney (precise venue to be announced)
Speaker: Thomas Bywater (Greenforce Energy Pty Ltd)
Topic: Rooftop PV systems with AC output
I hope we see you there !
Tony
May you all have a wonderful festive season however you plan to enjoy the coming days.
As is common at this time of year many of our sustainability groups are having a little time off to recharge for the next year. As a result we will have less to inform you of in coming weeks.
In the new year will will bring more groups news online and further develop the reach of Sustainability News. Make sure you share our details to those groups who are passionate about sustainability and community resilience and put newsgate@lasource.com.au on your email list to have your messages go further.
Next year look forward to more opportunities to connect with the rest of the sustainability world.
A UNSW Event 16th December
After over a decade of discussion and several false starts, a carbon pricing scheme has finally passed through the Australian Parliament, to commence operation from July 2012. However, much uncertainty remains regarding what will actually happen when a carbon price is introduced, how successfully the fixed price period will transition into the full emissions trading scheme, how it will mesh with complementary measures and the Carbon Farming Initiative, and even how long the scheme will continue to operate.
When: 16 December 2011, 9:15am – 4:45pm
Where: John Niland Scientia Building
For booking please contact Martin Jones. For full details visit: http://www.ceem.unsw.edu.au/
Hi everyone hiding out in the city and eastern suburbs.
It’s time to come and share – ideas, food, plants, seeds, produce, preserves, excess whatever, tips, tricks and solutions to modern-day urban permaculture conundrums.
Where: You are commanded to gather at Barrett House 6 Barrett Place Randwick (off Frenchmans Road – just at the end of the shopping strip as you head down Frenchmans to ward Carrington Road) See attached map/photo
When: Any time from about 5.30pm on Friday 9th December 2011 – until whenever
Bring: Yourself with a smile, food for sharing, drinks for sharing, plants, seeds, – all the stuff and intangibles mentioned above. And a gold coin donation to help pay for Tea, coffee etc (BYO other drinks)
Why? It’s high time we got face to face and practiced some ethical permaculture style sharing, and it’s a chance to wish each other a happy festive season and a great 2012
So come along and meet or renew acquaintances , have some fun and food, and leave much later with whatever comes your way.
See you there!
Peter
Peter Driscoll
Co-convenor
Permaculture Sydney East
Phone: 0412 679 215
Email: permaeast@gmail.com
Just up the road from our regular meeting venue.
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