TRAINING FOR TRANSITION COURSE
February 1st, 2012Training for Transition
Sustaining our Towns will run a ‘Training for Transition’ course in conjunction with Transition Towns South East and The Crossing Land Education Centre in Bermagui on 9-11 March 2012.
The course is for people looking for sustainable solutions and who recognise the environmental, social and economic benefits that occur when communities work together to reach common goals. On completing the course participants will:
- have a clear understanding of the context for transition towns, and the transformational possibilities that arise from the twin challenges of climate change and peak oil
- know what the TT model is – including an in depth look at the key 12 steps, from inspiration, setting up the initiating group, all the way to having active and effective working groups and have experienced a joint visioning process
- understand how to organise effective meetings such as public talks, open space days and small theme working groups
- understand the purpose and principles of an Energy Descent Plan
- have formed useful contacts with other Transition initiatives
- have an initial plan of action for themselves and their locality
Sustaining our Towns will cover all course costs for up to 24 attendees. This will include all training, activities, food and accommodation at The Crossing education centre. Download the Training for Transition course flier. To RSVP for the course please contact John Barlow on 0413 880207 or john.barlow@guru.com.au .
