Introduction to Permaculture 10am – 3pm Sunday 13 October Blackheath Community Farm, 60 Thirroul Ave Blackheath This is a free workshop for young people aged 16 – 30 If you’ve always wanted to know what Permaculture is about, this introduction will give you a concise overview in an enjoyable outdoor Read more…
9am – 5pm Wednesday 11th September, 2019 Pulse First Aid Training Room, 38 Railway Parade Hazelbrook This is a highly discounted course for young people aged 16 – 30Cost $25 (including booking fee) NB. Places are limited This first aid course will allow you to develop skills and knowledge and Read more…
Jane Armstrong: Youth Mental Health First Aid Course 9am – 5:30pm Thursday 13 & Friday 14th of February, 2020 101 Wentworth St Blackheath This is a free course for young people aged 16 – 30 Learn how to recognise the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, where Read more…
Penny Henderson: A Hands-On One Day Reflexology Workshop with simple ‘food as medicine’ and herbal gems slipped in on the side! 9am – 3pm Saturday 5th October, 2019 Lemon Balm Clinic, 99 Lurline St Katoomba This is a free workshop for young people aged 16 – 30 Western herbal medicine and reflexology Read more…
Pot Luck Dinner with Margaret Davis 6:30 pm Tuesday February 11 101 Wentworth St Blackheath BYO plate to share An event for young people aged 16 – 30 Join us for a night of conversation with Margaret Davis over a bring-a-plate dinner. Margaret is highly regarded as a Director, Playwright Read more…
Do you run a small business in the Upper Blue Mountains? Looking for top tips on social media strategies, Facebook Ads, Instagram hashtags and social media campaigns, to support your business goals? Not sure how to schedule your content for maximum effect, or how to set up an Instagram content Read more…
The Pilot Program for the Blue Mountains Pluriversity began with a Permaculture and Social Enterprise Course coordinated by the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute and The Big Fix with the support of a range of partners including Blue Mountains City Council, the Katoomba & Upper Blue Mountains Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and Sydney Water. It is being followed by six months Read more…
In the past month 20 young people in the Mountains participated in the pilot program for Australia’s first Pluriversity. Pluriversity is a not-for-profit learning-by-doing platform to fill in the gaps not being filled by mainstream tertiary education. It offers work experience, mentorships, workshops and events. According to co-ordinator Lis Bastian, from The Big Read more…
The Blue Mountains has long told the story of how its young people are forced to leave the Mountains to study and work, primarily because there haven’t been enough opportunities for them there. But that story may now be about to change! Led by The Big Fix, a broad coalition Read more…