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Work-Learn
Exchange Program
for
regional residents
(or those who can
stay nearby)
Over the past 15 years we have been able to offer work-learn exchange opportunities to local and international people. We do not actively advertise this program because we only have one or two people in the program at any one time and the program may run for up to 3 months per person. We do not have accommodation facilities but we are friendly and provide nutritious snacks for all workers.
To be able to pay for the course with work instead of dollars. ( The course is a large sum for many people; they would need to earn at least $643 before tax to equal $495 after tax.)
To learn practical skills to complement the philosophy of permaculture. Skills include: how to make a no-dig garden, pruning, grafting, seed selection 'weed' management, animal husbandry, water management, making new plants from established plants.
To be able to discuss issues with your tutor.
To interact with the tutor, helpers and other villagers. Learning the value and challenges of village living.
You are supplied with the course notes access online, insurance, tools and equipment.
You can take home some of the produce (cuttings, herbs, eggs, vegetables or plants) when they are available (usually in spring and summer).
To get direct and honest feedback from students
To be able to pay for work by direct exchange. Permaculturevisions.com would need to earn $15 in order to pay $10 of labour, $15 income after GST, annual tax, book-keeping (labour, software and accounting fees) would be less than $10.
The days that suit us best (in order of preference) are:: Wednesday and Friday
Hours are 10.00 am to 2pm or earlier (the bus leaves at 1pm)
Transport: If you wish to ride by bicycle please be aware that the road is
dangerous and you need to ride with caution. There are busy trucks and
cars around 8.30- 9am. It is safer to ride between
10am-2pm. You can catch the train to Unanderra (south of Wollongong, on the south coast railway line from Sydney) http://www.cityrail.info then catch the no.36 bus (premier timetable can be viewed online) or http://www.premierillawarra.com.au/36.html
Be sure to find the correct bus-stop at either 100m north of Unanderra station on princes highway or around the corner to the south-west, 20m west on Tannery st, just west of new Sub-way store, NOT just south of the station (that bus-stop goes to the south) your bus will swing around to the west. Else you can catch a taxi from south side of Woolworths Supermarket in Unanderra (this would be cheaper than hiring a car).
We are located 60m South of the pub in Mt Kembla.
How many hours do students do? If a student wishes to study for the Permaculture Design Course which currently costs $520, then it would be great if they did about 25 hours permaculture work. (Calculating their hourly rate at about $25/hour after tax)
What do I Bring? We supply tools, please bring sun protection and your lunch.
To arrange to start this program: please call OR text between 10am and 2pm 0488679150 or 0413539744
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