Practical skills for transition to the future
Education Queensland Sustainability Curriculum - Enough for All, Forever
Educating for a Sustainable Future - Australian Government
Peace Child International
Our local State MP, Geoff Wilson, has recently supported an increased role for on-going adult education. At present there is only a little use of the school facilities in our community for adult and community education, and they represent a valuable potential resource for the community.
How to live sustainably in the suburbs
- Living sustainably in the suburbs, U3A Pine Rivers course, held at Arana Library 3851 1016
How to make bread
How to make yoghurt
How to make beer
How to make ginger beer and cordial
How to dry fruit
How to prune vines and fruit trees
How to protect your garden against pest damage
How to make wine
How to raise seeds & propagate cuttings
- Ferny Grove State High School, Agriculture Program
- Grovely TAFE Horticulture program
- Phil Ryan
How to preserve food
How to cook traditional food dishes of cultures living sustainably
How to grow sprouts
Permaculture
How to store & manage food
How to make compost & look after soil
- Phil Ryan
How to make and keep a worm farm
How to keep backyard poultry
chooks & quail in your backyard
How to grow fruit and nut trees
How to grow organic vegetables & herbs
- Phil Ryan
How to use tools
How to make things out of wood
How to make boats and stitch & glue structures
How to work with metal
How to maintain a bicycle
How to maintain engines and vehicles
How to make pottery & prepare clay
How local currencies & local exchange systems work
- LETS systems
How to get out of debt & live within a sustainable budget
How to manage your own health
How to look after your eyesight
How to look after your teeth
First Aid
- Senior First Aid
- First Aid Refresher
- CPR coronary pulmonary resuscitation
How to care for people who aren't able to look after themselves
How to look after a baby
How to cut your family's hair
How to keep bees & harvest honey
How to manage change
How to write & perform songs & poetry
How to make paper
How to sew
How to tell stories
How to knit, crochet & weave
How to grow silk worms and make silk
How to reduce your energy bill
How to set your home up for 12 Volt appliances & solar power
How to defend yourself
- Kung Fu
- Judo
- JuJitsu
Practical skills
Voluntary Simplicity
