
EARTH CARE ... PEOPLE CARE ... FAIR SHARE
Bouddi Permaculture has been delivering regenerative solutions to rebuild ecosystems and communities since 2012. Based on the beautiful NSW Central Coast, we facilitate permaculture training and support individuals to develop permaculture based projects.
PERMACULTURE
SOLUTIONS FOR GROWING AND LIVING
You could be forgiven for thinking that Permaculture is all about organic gardening - but it is way more than that!
Permaculture is a method of design that can be applied to landscapes, living spaces, individuals, communities and indeed large cities.
To really get a good understanding, the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC), is a very effective way of learning to design permaculture solutions. Broken into modules, the course will give you the skills to turn your garden and living space into a productive, sustainable ecosystem!
All workshops are suitable for beginners or those with previous knowledge.


PERMACULTURE
Paula and Ian, through their International work have seen first hand the value that permaculture can bring to individuals and communities around the world.
One of the permaculture ethics is to 'share the surplus' and that doesn't only apply to sharing a glut of tomatoes! They practice this ethic by sharing their skills, and making sure that it is as affordable as possible for everyone.
Bouddi Permaculture offers a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) which we deliver via a series of practical and fun workshops that we call Solutions for Living and Growing.
Beginners might like to start with the Introduction to Permaculture weekend. Two full day workshops full of practical learning for $220.
Those wanting to learn more will enjoy our series of 7 workshops. The cost for this series of workshops is $770 which includes
7 full day workshops full of practical learning
textbook
all notes and required learning materials (seeds, plant material etc)
(Top up to this series of for $550 if you complete the beginners weekend and want to continue)
For those who would like to complete their Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) - an internationally recognised accreditation - a further two full days of workshops will be offered to complete an individual permaculture design and a group design.
The cost for this extended course is $1100 and includes
7 full day workshops full of practical learning
textbook
all notes and required learning materials (seeds, plant material etc)
2 further full day workshops with support to complete your permaculture designs
extra practical elements
assessment
Permaculture Design Certificate (upon successful completion)
Top up to this option at any time during the year
Profits from the training are redirected to permaculture communities overseas that are impacted by climate events, food insecurity and conflict.
PERMACULTURE COURSE DATES
An entire Permaculture Design Certificate now available in bite size pieces to fit your schedule
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
Full weekend in March then the last Saturday of the month
9AM - 4PM
2023
Saturday 25 March
Sunday 26 March
Saturday 29 April
Saturday 27 May
Saturday 24 June
Saturday 29 July
Saturday 26 August
Further workshops for PDC accreditation:
Saturday 30 September
Saturday 28 October
Saturday 25 November (back up date)

Join us for a full weekend of workshops in March, then one full day workshop per month on the last Saturday of the month.
Build your knowledge and your permaculture community.


EDIBLE GARDEN DESIGN + TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING EDIBLE PLANTS
Grow a healthy edible garden using permaculture techniques
Sunday 26 March 2023


SOIL - THE FOUNDATION
How soil is made, how it is lost and how it can be repaired
Saturday 27 May 2023

FOOD FORESTS + HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE
A nature based growing system.
Preserve, protect and rehabilitate wild spaces
Saturday 24 June 2023

PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HARVEST
Integrated pest management and food preservation techniques to maximise the bounty
Saturday 29 July 2023

LIVE THE LIFE + BUILD RESILIENCE
Ethical money and your permaculture home.
Plan for a changing climate at home and in your community.
Saturday 26 August

BRINGING YOUR PERMACULTURE DESIGN TOGETHER
Design a plan for you and your unique situation
Saturday 30 September 2023
Saturday 28 October 2023
Saturday 25 November 2023 (back up date)
PRICING
INTRO
$220
2 full day workshops
all notes and learning materials (seeds, plant material etc)
BASIC
$770
7 full day workshops
textbook
all notes and learning materials (seeds, plant material etc)
PDC QUALIFICATION
$1100
7 full day workshops full of practical learning
textbook
all notes and required learning materials (seeds, plant material etc)
2 further full day workshops with support to complete your permaculture designs
extra practical elements
assessment
Permaculture Design Certificate (upon successful completion)
ABOUT US
Your core teachers for this PDC will be Paula Paananen, Ian Paananen and Anna Trigg.
Additional guest presenters will share their skills on specific topics throughout the course.

PAULA
Paula is an established international trainer with over a decade's experience training permaculture to communities that are impacted by mass migration, climate change and conflict. She has worked with communities in Uganda, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Indonesia.
She is driven to empower communities to build resilience and to adapt to a changing planet. She is an expert in building regenerative communities and is currently training communities that were impacted by the Black Summer 19/20 Fires.
When at home, she keeps bees and rehabilitates native animals on their 5 acre permaculture block on the NSW Central Coast.

IAN
Ian is a trained horticultural scientist who has run a successful international consulting company since 1996.
Since completing his PDC with Paula in 2007, Ian has worked with farmers, breeders and agricultural consortiums to develop growing systems and has provided technical advice to growers from around the world. He consults to growers across Australia in Integrated Pest and Disease management and organic growing systems.
He is an active member of the RFS and enjoys spending hours propagating plants.

ANNA
Anna completed her PDC in April 2019 and has since become immersed in permaculture and community building projects.
Her residence and abundant garden at Killcare provides a great example of permaculture in practice. Anna has skills in creating and adapting business models that are socially responsible and environmentally ethical.
She shares her productive garden with her two daughters, Emily and Holly, husband Bob and their cattle dog called 'Red'.
TESTIMONIALS
A few words from previous participants

Nick
Great course facilitation by Anna and Paula and you get to meet lots of really nice people. The best things about the course are how much sense it all makes, it can be applied easily anywhere (even in an apartment) and it's really interesting and fun. It's made me realise the interconnectedness of every aspect of life and that it's up to you to make a difference in small ways rather than being depressed about the state of things. Putting the principles into practice is really fun and you don't need much space or money to do it. Seeing your garden grow and eating the nicest food is just the best!
REGISTER
To register your interest or ask a question please fill in this form.
Spaces in this PDC are limited to 20 people. Payment is required to secure your place.
Payments can be made to:
Anna Trigg
BSB: 082 001
Account: 12 722 2620
























