Work-Learn
Exchange Program
for
regional residents
(or those who can
stay nearby)
Over the past 10 years we have been able to offer work-learn exchange opportunities to local and international people. We do not 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
Friday
Hours are 10.00 am to 2pm or earlier (the bus leaves at 1pm)
Transport can be made to and from Mt Kembla to Unanderra Railway Station via premier buses route 36. If you wish to ride by bicycle please be aware that the road is dangerous and you need to ride with caution. There are trucks and cars least considerate around 9am. It is safer to ride between 10am-2pm.
How many hours do students do? If a student wishes to study for the Permaculture Design Course which currently costs $495, then it would be great if they did about 30 hours permaculture work. (Calculating their hourly rate at about $16/hour after tax)
To arrange to start this program: please call OR text between 10am and 2pm 0413539744
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