SEWING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY 1-3pm Saturday 26 NovemberPlanetary Health Precinct(downstairs at the old Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba)FREE As Australia has had to face the consequences of its largest soft plastic recycling program collapsing it’s a reminder that, ultimately, the best way to reduce plastic pollution is to avoid single-use Read more…
Reimagine – The Regenesis Arts Journey Saturday 5th November 1.30 – 4.30pm Planetary Health Precinct (lower floor of the former Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba) A day of reimagining our deeply held beliefs about the nature of reality and the the privileging of humans over all other species Read more…
A Planetary Health Christmas Saturday 12 November, 20229.30am – 2pmPlanetary Health Precinct (downstairs at the old Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba) The Blue Mountains Women’s Shed, Boomerang Bags Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative are joining forces to help us all have a Planetary Health Christmas Read more…
Going Circular Film Screening and Discussion Panel 6.45pm Monday 14 November Mount Vic Flicks This film tells the stories of four inspiring thinkers who dare to think beyond the linear ‘take- make- waste’ approach, and highlights some of the ground-breaking innovations that are redesigning our systems for a more circular future. Read more…
Writer / Storyteller (18 months temporary; 14 hours per week) – V22/5777 Position Description Writer / Storytellers will work with Council’s Planetary Health Team, researchers and their local community to produce innovative and compelling stories to engage young people and the wider community in disaster risk reduction strategies to restore Read more…
Planetary Health Digital Media Storyteller (18 months temporary) – V22/5776 Position Description The Digital Media Storyteller will work with Council’s Planetary Health Team to establish and maintain community communication platforms and an online Planetary Health portal. They will create innovative and compelling digital media stories of solutions from every sector Read more…
1-4pm – Waratah Room at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah Live Music by Jaga Band after the discussion Panel Discussion Join us for a relaxed round table discussion with local experts to find out what’s been happening in our area and help plan for the future of our region. Moderator: Billy GrunerAllen Read more…
Regenerating Australia : What’s possible? 7pm Monday 24 October Mount Vic Flicks 2A Harley Ave, Mount Victoria Film Screening of Regenerating Australia followed by Panel Discussion with the community about what Australia could look like in 30 years if we took the right action now. The panel will include Indigenous Read more…
Planetary Health Relationships and Learning Coordinator (18 months temporary) – V22/5775 Position Description The Relationships and Learning Coordinator will work with Council’s Planetary Health team to engage the whole community in reducing disaster risks for the Blue Mountains and Lithgow. In collaboration with the team the Coordinator will: • establish Read more…
Officer Urban Weeds (2 positions) – V22/5644 Position Description The Officer Urban Weeds will work as part of a dedicated team to improve the environmental condition of the City of Blue Mountains by participating in strategic weed control planning and conducting regulatory inspections of private land and land managed by Read more…
Free Permaculture Design Course for Young People (aged 17-25) 3 Days a week for 4 weeks (72 hours) Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub – Cnr Mort and Bridge Sts, Lithgow The Planetary Health Initiative is partnering with the Lithgow Transformation Hub to teach a free Permaculture Design Course for Read more…