Transition Town Eudlo EDAP kicks off

Transition Town Eudlo on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, will begin working on its Energy Descent Action Plan in January 2010.

It will be done collaboratively between Transition Town Eudlo and the Eudlo Town Hall Committee, and open to all members of the community who would like to have input.

We will invite local community groups to have their say as well as individuals and local business owners.

Transition Town Eudlo already has a number of collectives covering projects such as; setting up a food co-operative, beekeeping, researching alternative energy systems, waste management, a Permablitz team and much more.

We're looking forward to exploring how an Energy Descent Action Plan can be inclusive across a diverse population within a small town and useful to the people of Eudlo.

The Transition Town Eudlo EDAP will in turn feed into the Sunshine Coast Regional EDAP which was compiled and delivered to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the community through Transition Sunshine Coast.

Cheers,
Sonya Wallace
Transition Sunshine Coast
Transition Town Eudlo
Think Green Consultancy

Transition Town trainer, facilitator and consultant

Transition Town Training Feb 6 & 7

Transition Sunshine Coast is pleased to announce that they will be running a Transition Town Training workshop on the 6th and 7th of February, 2010 (beginning on the evening of the 5th) at the Bamboo Forest, Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast - see venue BELOW - email transitiontowns@yahoo.com.au to book your place.

This two-day intensive workshop is for people interested in starting, leading or joining a Transition Town initiative.

Learn how to create a successful, long-term, action-orientated Transition Town initiative.

How to work within your community and with local government.

Benefit from other peoples' experience and discover how to become part of this rapidly evolving network of people creating real change in our communities.

The tranquil Bamboo Forest at Eumundi offers a great space for learning and networking and there are plenty of comfortable local accommodation options if you require.

This popular and proven Transition Town course is one not to be missed.

Participants will spend time immersed in learning about Transition Towns and how others are transitioning to a better future among a great group of like-minded people.

We kick the course off on the evening of Friday February 5 with a shared organic meal as we get to know each other a little better.

Then, on Saturday morning, its straight into two full days of intensive learning, sharing, activities and facilitated discussions at the end of which you will leave on Sunday afternoon with a toolbox of new skills, a list of new contacts and most importantly a plan of action tailored to meet your particular needs.

We will also cover David Holmgren's Future Scenarios and how they relate to our Transition Town work.

Your Course Facilitators

Sonya Wallace and Janet Millington (pictured BELOW) have been delivering Transition Town and Energy Descent Action Planning workshops together since 2007.

Co-founding Australia's first Transition Town (Transition Sunshine Coast), and both starting initiatives in their own communities (Transition Town Eudlo and Transition Town Eumundi Markets) Janet and Sonya bring unique experience and expertise to Transition Town Training.

They have worked with communities and governments in Victoria, NSW, Northern Territory and throughout Queensland, most recently hosting a workshop that was the catalyst for Transition Far North Queensland Network.

They are delivering Australia's first Energy Descent Action Plan - which covers the entire region of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Australia's fourth largest council - through the council's Energy Transition Taskforce, which they are part of.

Their aim is to see many successful 'on the ground' Transition Towns and Transition Town initiatives and principles featured in government policies and planning strategies for the future.

With combined backgrounds in education, facilitation, community development, permaculture, and state and local government, Sonya and Janet deliver a unique course full of creative ideas and practical action.

Sonya and Janet has also been honoured with a regional award for their work in sustainability (ABOVE - celebrating their award with Sustainable Maleny)

If you are interested and would like to find out more - email me at transitiontowns@yahoo.com.au for a flier.

Cheers,

Sonya Wallace

Transition Sunshine Coast

Transition Town Eudlo

Think Green Consultancy

Transition Town trainer, facilitator and consultant

Transition Town Eudlo

Transition Town Eudlo will be getting together this Sunday morning November 1 between 8.30-10am at Sweethearts Cafe in Eudlo.

We'll chat about what's been happening with...
The Permablitz Team
Eudlo Food Co-operative
The Steam Team
Eudlo Seed Savers Group
Eudlo Beekeepers' Collective
Waste Busters
Eudlo Transport Solutions
Permaculture Eudlo
Eudlo Seasonal Markets
Solar Cooking Group
EGG (Eudlo Growers' Group) (coming soon)
Highlanders' Goat Dairy (coming soon)
Community Harvest Project (coming soon)

Also an open invitation to anyone from Nambour who is interested in starting a Transition Town there.

Cheers,
Sonya Wallace
Transition Sunshine Coast
Transition Town Eudlo

Transition Town trainer, facilitator and consultant