Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Hinterland Business Centre
32 Coral Street, Maleny

From the event promotional flyer....

Radionics is the Science of Resonance and has many applications: human health diagnosis and treatment; animal health diagnosis, agriculture and food production.

Limited spaces. Coffee and tea provided.
For bookings call/email Ian Golding - 0417 839 505, ian@beyondorganic.com.au

Communication skills for Transition work. A number of courses in Non-violent Communication, in Maleny.

Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training

14 hours of experiential NVC. Sat 25+Sun 26 April, Maleny and/or Sat 16+Sun 17 May, Yandina. 10-6pm

Communication skills for Transition work. A number of courses in Non-violent Communication, in Maleny.

Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training

14 hours of experiential NVC. Sat 25+Sun 26 April, Maleny and/or Sat 16+Sun 17 May, Yandina. 10-6pm

Communication skills for Transition work. A number of courses in Non-violent Communication, in Maleny.

Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training

14 hours of experiential NVC. Sat 25+Sun 26 April, Maleny and/or Sat 16+Sun 17 May, Yandina. 10-6pm

Organic Waste - Threat or Opportunity?
Organic Waste and Resource Management Forum
Thursday 30th April 2009, 8:30 - 16:30
Innovation Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast
Register by Tuesday 28th April

This is a full day program featuring local and guest presenters looking at the following key areas:

The Maleny Wood Expo is back for 2009! This two-day family event is packed with something for the whole family. From rustic bush furniture to contemporary design, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s premier event showcases the region’s finest wood artisans.

HELPING HANDS NEEDED Organisers Barung Landcare are seeking volunteers to help out before, during and after the Maleny Wood Expo - Contact Barung Landcare on 07 54943151.

For all event info check out: www.malenywoodexpo.com.au

The Maleny Wood Expo is back for 2009! This two-day family event is packed with something for the whole family. From rustic bush furniture to contemporary design, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s premier event showcases the region’s finest wood artisans.

HELPING HANDS NEEDED Organisers Barung Landcare are seeking volunteers to help out before, during and after the Maleny Wood Expo - Contact Barung Landcare on 07 54943151.

For all event info check out: www.malenywoodexpo.com.au

3-Day Course

Thurs 7th May - Sat 9th May 2009

Want to learn Radionics and become a practitioner?

The course includes 18 hours tuition and 10 hours post-course practical follow up. Opportunity to earn an income exists.

• Operating a Radionics machine
• Scanning for human and plant/soil diagnosis
• Building a remedy based on readings
• Preparing homeopathic preparations
• Broadcasting remedies to plants and people

Coffee and tea provided.

Limited Spaces Available
Contact Ian Golding for more Information:
0417 839 505
ian@beyondorganic.com.au

Forwarded from Sunshine Coast Regional Council -

During International Composting Awareness Week, the Council is running FREE composting and worm farming workshops in three locations across the region - Noosa, Nambour and Caloundra.

See the poster here http://www.sustainablemaleny.org/files/Compost_Week_2009_Poster_2.pdf

Details are:

3-Day Course

Thurs 7th May - Sat 9th May 2009

Want to learn Radionics and become a practitioner?

The course includes 18 hours tuition and 10 hours post-course practical follow up. Opportunity to earn an income exists.

• Operating a Radionics machine
• Scanning for human and plant/soil diagnosis
• Building a remedy based on readings
• Preparing homeopathic preparations
• Broadcasting remedies to plants and people

Coffee and tea provided.

Limited Spaces Available
Contact Ian Golding for more Information:
0417 839 505
ian@beyondorganic.com.au

Forwarded from Sunshine Coast Regional Council -

During International Composting Awareness Week, the Council is running FREE composting and worm farming workshops in three locations across the region - Noosa, Nambour and Caloundra.

See the poster here http://www.sustainablemaleny.org/files/Compost_Week_2009_Poster_2.pdf

Details are:

3-Day Course

Thurs 7th May - Sat 9th May 2009

Want to learn Radionics and become a practitioner?

The course includes 18 hours tuition and 10 hours post-course practical follow up. Opportunity to earn an income exists.

• Operating a Radionics machine
• Scanning for human and plant/soil diagnosis
• Building a remedy based on readings
• Preparing homeopathic preparations
• Broadcasting remedies to plants and people

Coffee and tea provided.

Limited Spaces Available
Contact Ian Golding for more Information:
0417 839 505
ian@beyondorganic.com.au

Forwarded from Sunshine Coast Regional Council -

During International Composting Awareness Week, the Council is running FREE composting and worm farming workshops in three locations across the region - Noosa, Nambour and Caloundra.

See the poster here http://www.sustainablemaleny.org/files/Compost_Week_2009_Poster_2.pdf

Details are:

International development specialist, Steve Cran presents a one day workshop on solutions to the many changes facing all people at this time. The old system is faltering; learn how to create what you need from local resources.

Learn how to create:

Community self sufficiency

Total home food security

Water

Green Economy systems

Affordable no mortgage housing

Appropriate technology

Community land and resource development

Community co-creation strategies

Saturday 9th May 9am to 3pm
For all event details contact Alexina - 5446 9176

Alexina Johnson is opening her farm to the public for this one day field event. Come along and check out the Johnson's farm where Green Tea and Olives are grown.

Directions to Johnson's farm:

From Mapleton go down the Obi Obi Road towards Kenilworth. Go over Obi Obi Crossing No.4 (the first one you come to). Turn left at Lower Suses Pocket road. Our farm is 2km from that turn off. Lower Suses Pocket Road becomes Kirbys Road and after you have gone over a couple of hills you will see the olive trees on the right hand side. There are a set of yards and a gate on the right and you have arrived.

The next one is on Saturday 9th May, 9am to 12 noon at:

3 Callistemon Court (off Hakea)
Maleny

We are calling this one a garage sale/market so you are welcome to bring some bigger stuff too. Plenty of under cover space.

BRING A FRIEND OR TWO AND TRADE FOR BUNYAS AND $$$$$

PRODUCE IS ALWAYS A HIT ESPECIALLY PUMPKINS FOR A WINTER SOUP

Info: 5494 3113 or 5494 3140
Maleny Local Energy Trading System Administration
Email: letsmaleny@gmail.com
Web: www.community-exchange.org

Sustainable Maleny public forum: Saturday 16th May
9.15am for 9:30am start
Old Witta School, Witta Road, Witta
during the monthly Blackall Range Growers' Market

Details of the Forum agenda to come....

If you have something you'd like announced or discussed at the meeting, please send your info through to info@sustainablemaleny.org

Do you have an idea that just needs a bit of support to get rolling? Already in a Sustainable Maleny project group and need some help? Email us and we'll make sure you get a slot to make your pitch!

Local Food Picnic, Saturday May 16th
from 11.30am, after SM public forum

What to bring: A plate of local seasonal food to share, your thermos, picnic rug, plate, cup and cutlery.
Cost: Free
All Welcome

It's on again! Last year's Local Food Picnic at Crystal Waters was great fun for all!

At the last Sustainable Maleny public forum, all attendees were in favour of doing a Local Food Picnic.

The idea behind a local food picnic is to source all the ingredients of our picnic from within a 100km radius - the closer the better. The task is made a little easier by the presence of the Blackall Range Growers' Market happening at the same venue, same time. However, variety of food is always good at a shared picnic.

Tuesday 19th May
3.30pm for 4.00pm start
Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
COST $30/$25/$15 (full time students) Light supper and refreshments included

Engineers Australia is hosting a seminar on South East Queensland's Transport System in the Peak Oil and Climate Change Era.

The public transport system in SEQ is far from prepared for the coming challenges presented by Peak Oil and Climate Change - this seminar will educate and motivate!

Find the program and speaker bios here http://www.sustainablemaleny.org/files/090519_Sustainable_Transport.pdf

Thursday 21st May
from 7.30am
Upfront Club, Maple Street, Maleny
Bookings please - 5494 2592

This month's forum topic:

So you want Fresh Local Food ! ?

But, do you know what all the impediments of local, State and Federal Government red tape and restrictions on Food Growing locally are?

Invited speakers include Julie & Pat Shelton, Joe Heron ex- Conondale Dairy farmer, red claw crayfish and beef producer – all others welcome for general stories and experiences – as there are also promising and challenging opportunities out there - for example, Egg production.

ORGANISERS ADVISE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RECENT WEATHER EVENTS

Saturday 23rd May
9.00am to 4.00pm
Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC), 150 Rowley Rd, Burpengary.
Cost $2 entry (Children under 12 years FREE)

The Moreton Bay Region Sustainable Living Expo is an annual event showcasing all aspects of living sustainably.

In 2009, the Expo theme is 'The Future of Food'. The Expo will explore some of the issues facing our future food production and will feature some of the very best in their chosen industry.

Special guest presenters include Annette McFarlane from ABC Gardening Australia and celebrity chef Matt Golinski from Channel 10's 'Ready Steady Cook'.

On Saturday May 23rd the premiere of the new film ‘In Transition’ will be streamed live on the internet from the UK.

You can watch it online on the night:
http://www.mogulus.com/intransition

With input from Transition communities around the world it tells the story of the people that have looked peak oil and climate change square in the face, and responded with creativity, compassion and genius.

In the film you will see the stories of communities creating their own currencies, setting up their own pubs, planting trees, growing food. You’ll see local authorities getting behind their local Transition initiatives, and get a sense of the scale of this emerging movement.

It will commence at 10:45pm and runs for an hour.

You can watch it online on the night:
http://www.mogulus.com/intransition

Sunday 24th May
9.00am to 4.00pm
Beerwah Community Hall & Turner Park, Beerwah
Cost $2 entry

With this year’s theme based around sustainability – ‘Sustainable Health for you – Your Garden – Your community’, visitors to the expo will be assured of picking up some valuable household and gardening tips.

Sustainability under the spotlight at expo: If you are looking for practical, innovative ways of becoming more sustainable around the home and garden, then make sure you mark your calendar for the Rotary Glasshouse Country Sustainability & Garden Expo on Sunday May 24.

For more information: http://www.beerwah.org/Information/RotaryGlasshouseCountrySustainability...

A regular event to provide a forum for presentations, discussions, rants and laughter on a different environmental/ethical/political theme each month.

Book your Soapbox Spot with Jenny Fitzgibbon on 0400 384803

Thursday 11th June
from 5.30pm
Upfront Club, Maple Street, Maleny
$12 Dinner (optional)
Games from anytime, you can BYO your own game or just join in!

"Make new friends, meet old ones" - open-to-all comers, low-key, friendly gathering at which some people might be playing board-games but others might just be having a cuppa/dinner and watching or chatting.

A new monthly event is the ‘Welcome Mat’ night at the Upfront Club (31 Maple Street, Maleny) on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

As our town's population grows, how can we keep that sense of community and neighbourliness that attracts newcomers to Maleny?

Are there easy ways for newcomers to meet established residents, make friends, and get involved in community if they wish?

The point is that there is a warm welcome to anybody, whether you are a family or someone on your own, new to town or third generation! Bring board games if you have them (if you wish).

This Saturday will be the first Montville local growers' market...so come along and support this new local venture! Have your baskets and bags ready to pick up some gorgeous local produce.

The market will be happening on the second Saturday of each month.

Stallholders welcome - local producers and backyard growers. Contact Yvette 5445 7292 or email total [at] internode.on.net

This concert is a fundraiser for Sustainable Maleny's community garden project, Bridge Creek Gardens on Bridge Creek Road, Maleny.

Music by Telemann, Bach and Handel will be performed by our favourite Maleny-based Recorder ensemble, I Dolce Venti, together with Harpsicord and Viola da Gamba special guest musicians.

Afternoon tea available following the concert.

Click here to view flyer

The next SM public forum is coming up soon. The agenda is still developing...

Meanwhile, if you have something you'd like announced or discussed at the meeting, please send your info through to info@sustainablemaleny.org

Do you have an idea that just needs a bit of support to get rolling? Already in a Sustainable Maleny project group and need some help?
Email us and we'll make sure you get a slot to make your pitch!

Sunday 21st June
9.00am to 4.30pm
South Leagues Club, Jane Street, West End, Brisbane

BRISBANE TRANSITION HUB presents A WORKSHOP WITH MICHAEL SHUMAN

“It’s not about stopping anything. It’s about starting something - vibrant local economies that will make our cities and towns the places we very much want them to be.”

If you are interested in positive and viable ways to build stronger businesses and communities in the changing economic, environmental and global context, then this workshop is for you. Learn more about:

* The value of small business to sustainable economies
* The importance of local businesses
* Options for investment in local or green businesses and community projects
* Invigorating local economic vitality
* Ways to bring community development and new business creation together
* Building local living economies

James Cutcliffe, local SC chapter leader for the Weston A. Price Foundation will be speaking at the next Food and Farming breakfast at the Upfront Club in Maleny, 7:30AM, Wednesday June 24th.

If you find it confusing that every expert claims to have a new and best diet for your wellbeing, come along and hear James reveal some secrets on the diet and food production systems of traditional peoples that provided health, happiness and contentment.

Please book through the Upfront Club on 54942592

Sustainable Maleny and the Australian Institute for Community Currencies Inc. invite you to a night of fantastic food and fun at Maleny Community Centre Sat 27 June 6.30pm...

Ensuring a future for our independent businesses

Cost $35 ($30 AICC members) covers:
· Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine (with vegetarian option)

· Live music with Dermot Drogan (Irish Folk), Eleanor Angel (Guitarist and Vocalist)

· Theatrical Comedy with Yvonne Roworth

· Guest Speakers on Local Living Economies and community currencies

For Bookings: contact baroondollar@gmail.com or phone Darren on 0410 815925

Sunday 28th June
9.00am to 4.00pm

The 2009 World Environment Day Festival promises a diverse and exciting program involving the community under an interactive umbrella of environmental awareness and action for our future.

Key elements of the World Environment Day Festival include:

Come along and explore issues around farming the animals some of us eat!

A number of speakers including representatives from Animal Liberation Queensland and the Vegan/Vegetarian Society will share their views and knowledge. The views of farmers with ‘better’ animal husbandry practices will also be included. This event aims to raise awareness about animal food sources with a focus on animal well-being.

The topic will be explored from a number of angles such as ethics, capitalism and the market, legislation, and nutrition. You will also learn about the history of animal rights groups such as those represented and explore ‘alternatives’ such as kangaroo farming.

Dinner available from the Menu

Bookings essential - Phone: (07) 5494 2592

You are invited to participate in a consultation forum to scope the strategic direction and demand for sustainability training in our region.

The Bligh Government has indicated their support and prioritisation for Green Jobs and sustainable practices across resource management, business and community
practices and long term environmental governance.

As a key stakeholder your input to shape the future within Sunshine Coast TAFE and SE Queensland for sustainability is much appreciated through attendance at this forum.

RSVP by Monday 29 June
Customer Contact Centre
Phone: 07 5459 3000
sct.information@deta.qld.gov.au

As announced and discussed at the most recent monthly forum on Saturday 20th June, the current steering group members have called for expressions of interest from Sustainable Maleny members to join the steering group.

If you are interested in knowing more about the steering group and/or coming along to the meeting, please reply to info@sustainablemaleny.org. We are requesting registrations for the purpose of catering and choosing an appropriate sized venue.

Join the Baroon Dollar team
Wednesday 15th July
5:30pm
Finbar's, Centenary Lane, Maleny

The Baroon Dollar Project has moved to the next stage! The currency is currently in the early design stage with a range of artwork already submitted. We have started registering businesses but as volunteers we have limited resources. We need `can do' people to take on jobs to make this happen.

Would you like to get involved in developing and promoting the Baroon Dollar? This new community currency project desperately needs:

Thursday 16th July, 7pm to 9pm
Freemasons' Hall, Tamarind Street, Maleny
Cost $7/$10

You can be 100% food self reliant at a bioregional &
local level - imagine never having to wheel a
supermarket trolley again! Want to know more...

To achieve the goal of community scale food
interdependence, Robina applies her methods of
building community and deepening relationship with
the natural world, to successful models of localised
food production in Aotearoa/NZ and in other parts of
the world.

The key factors in her comprehensive approach are:

This local growers' market happens every THIRD SATURDAY of the month on the grounds of the Old Witta School.

It is a brilliant opportunity to fill your baskets with fresh local produce while soaking in the warm winter sun. Meet friends, enjoy a coffee or snack and do your shopping...come along be part of it.