Date and Time This Week, 8 - 14 Sept (See also Month Wide below):          2008 Details Mon 8 – Fri 12 Sept Help Increase the Peace – Youth Workshop Year 10 students at Warnbro Community High School will attend a basic AVP worshop that explores the building blocks of affirmation, community, conflict resolution, collaboration. (In-house event) VENUE: Warnbro Community Church INFO: Alternatives to Violence P: E: Tue 9, Wed 10, Thu 11 Sept 8.00 am - 3.30pm The Heat is On: No Time to Waste - 2008 Waste and Recycle Conference Population increase, ever growing consumption and exploitation of natural resources is placing increasing pressure on our environment. The waste management industry is in a position to make a significant contribution through effective practices and encouraging resource efficiency. The best time to do something about climate change was 20 years ago, the next best is now. Be part of the solution. Cost: see website VENUE: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle INFO: Keynote Conferences P: 08 9382 3799, E: enquiries@keynotewa.com W: WEBSITE Wed 10 Sept 8.30am-12.30pm Snapshots to Integrating Sustainability Operations and Technical aren’t on speaking terms with Marketing, the Legal Division considers Production to be a liability – and everyone hates Finance. Does this sound familiar? Ways you can take sustainability from a concept to something you can implement on the ground. See 2008 Waste and Recycle Conference details Wed 10 Sept 1.30pm-5.30pm National Packaging Covenant on Trial Avoidance of regulation or cooperative achievement of a common goal? Often bathed in controversy, the Covenant will be put before a Citizens’ Jury. See 2008 Waste and Recycle Conference details Wed 10 Sept 7.30 – 9.30am Exploding Soil Carbon Myths in Western Australia Is soil carbon a panacea for our environment? Could soil carbon be part of an emissions trading scheme? Clive Kirkby from CSIRO will present an objective view of what soil carbon can and cannot do. COST: $20, Strictly RSVP. VENUE: The University Club of Western Australia, UWA, Crawley INFO: Sue Hall P: 6488 7937, E: sahall@fnas.uwa.edu.au More details Wed 10 Sept Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper Closing date for submissions. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage fully in the consultation process and consider carefully the options canvassed in the Green Paper. INFO: Australian Government Department of Climate Change W: WEBSITE Wed 10 Sept 12.30pm One Degree – News Limited’s climate change journey Dr Tony Wilkins, Manager, Environment and Climate Change for News Limited will describe the commitment to making a long-term positive impact on climate change. Cost: $70/$105 VENUE: Novotel Perth Langley, Riverside Ballroom South INFO: WASEA - Graham Duda P: 08 9481 3169, E: mce@wasea.com.au W: WEBSITE Thu 11 Sept 10.00 - 11.30am Planning for a More Sustainable Future at Murdoch University and in the Community A seminar that will highlight sustainability issues, initiatives and directions at Murdoch University, and relate the broader global context. VENUE: Marquee, central Bush Court (Murdoch University, South Street Campus, Murdoch) INFO: Guild Sustainability - Joe Magee P: 9360 6698, E: sustainability@guild.murdoch.edu.au Environmental Coordinator - Caroline Minton P: 9360 7602, E: c.minton@murdoch.edu.au Details Thu 11 Sept 10.00 - 3.00pm Sustainability EXPO’ at Murdoch University Everyone is welcome as Murdoch University comes alive, bursting with hope for the future! A festival showcasing sustainability initiatives, research and courses on campus, and community initiatives. Stalls, displays, games, competitions, green products, healthy food.  VENUE: Bush Court (Murdoch University, South Street Campus, Murdoch) INFO: see above Details Fri 12 Sept 7.30 – 9.30am Exploding Soil Carbon Myths in Western Australia Is soil carbon a panacea for our environment? Could soil carbon be part of an emissions trading scheme? Clive Kirkby from CSIRO will present an objective view of what soil carbon can and cannot do. COST: $25, Strictly RSVP. VENUE: Conversations By Indigo, Bayly Street Geraldton (on Batavia Marina) INFO: Sue Hall P: 6488 7937, E: sahall@fnas.uwa.edu.au More details Fri 12 Sept 4.00 - 6.00pm Growing Communities WA – Supporting Community Gardens You’re invited to a celebratory sundowner to launch Growing Communities WA. Josh Byrne will tell you all about this two year project to establish and develop community gardens in WA. VENUE: Earthwise Community Garden, 315 Bagot Road Subiaco INFO: RSVP Learning Centre Link P: 9228 9000, 1800 818 991, E: office@learningcentrelink.asn.au Details Fri 12 – Sun 14 Sept Give Peace a Dance - Earthdance Camp out with your mates and enjoy two stages with some of Australia's finest progressive and electro dj's, producers and acoustic live acts as well as performers, market stalls and visual arts. COST: $35 in advance, $60 at the gate. VENUE: Marshall Rock Nature Reserve, Bencubbin INFO: Alan P: , E: alan@namaska.com W: WEBSITE Fri 12 – Sun 14 Sept Arbour Camp A country retreat for everyone interested in trees with an action packed time-table for young and old. VENUE: Donnelly River, Mill Town Holiday Village INFO: Tree Guild WA P: 9351 5804, E: admin@emery.org.au Sat 13 Sept 8 - 10am Mindfulness - Dedication to Peace The practice of Mindfulness meditation has at its heart the dedication to peace. Join Lama Chime and friends for Mindfulness practice, in a day celebrating Peace, Love and Understanding. Bring food to share for our legendary brunch afterwards. COST: dana (donation) VENUE: 4 Bottrill St, Hamilton Hill INFO: Pinakarri Community – Robyn Williams P: 0424 587 262, E: pov@iinet.net.au Sat 13 – Fri 19 Sept Traditional Mindfulness Training Week All welcome. Mindfulness training weeks with Lama Chime are a rare opportunity available now in the south-west of WA. Mindfulness schedule: 2 sessions 9:30 – 11am & 3:30pm – 5pm daily; plus work on your own; quiet environment in accommodation and rotunda area. Book your accommodation soon, as these courses do fill up. VENUE: 153-157 Jayes Road, Balingup INFO: Origins Centre – Sue Jowett (9am–12pm, Mon–Thur) P: 08 9764 1109, E: origins@iinet.net.au W: WEBSITE Sat 13 Sept 10am – 12pm Food Scraps to Fertiliser Three methods for backyards, courtyards and balconies: 10am Compost bins 10.45 Worm farming 11.30 Bokashi fermentation kitchen composting. New tricks or solving yucky problems. Cost: $15/$5 conc. VENUE: Backyard of 61 Eighth Ave, Maylands INFO: Environment House - Brenda Conochie P: 9271 4488, E: info@environmenthouse.org.au W: WEBSITE Sat 13 Sept 10am – 4.00pm A Tour of Fremantle Gardens Fremantle Organic Growers and the Meeting Place invite you on a tour of four unique private gardens in Fremantle. Those interested will need to register with The Meeting Place to get the addresses of each property. VENUE:245 South Terrace, South Fremantle P: 9335 3394, E: meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au More details Sat 13 Sept 6.30pm Peace, Love and Understanding… House Concert featuring Steve Hammond, Peter Anthony and friends. Steve's music draws you in. Full of edgy joyful contrast, his melodies remain long after the listening. Steve will launch his CD ‘All about me’, songs of love, loss and healing. Enjoy a picnic under the light of the September moon. Cost: $15/$10 VENUE: Pinakarri Community, 4 Bottrill St, Hamilton Hill INFO: Persistence of Vision – Robyn Williams P: 08 9331 8642, E: pov@iinet.net.au More details Sun 14 Sept 10am – 4.30pm Organic Festival Day – Open Garden At A Garden Path, Caralyn Lagrange's certified organic garden. Features herbs, vegetables, bush tucker plants, fruit and nut trees as well as fire-retardant plantings in a series of well-designed areas. The swimming pool has been converted to a fish farm. Cost: $10, kids free VENUE:16 Nelson St, Bedfordale (UBD 393:G14) W: WEBSITE Sun 14 Sept 10.30am – 12.30pm FEATURED EVENT SomerVille Ecovillage Information Land Tour With subdivision approval recently granted for the SomerVille Ecovillage, this is the chance for you to learn more about this already thriving community with a strong focus on social, environmental and economic sustainability. Everyone is welcome to come along. No cost. Please RSVP. VENUE: SomerVille Ecovillage, Chidlow INFO: Greenedge Projects P: 1800 24 99 88  E: info@sev.net.au W: WEBSITE More details Sun 14 Sept 8th Annual Sustainable House Day All homes feature passive solar design and some also have active solar features, sustainable building products, water saving and recycling technologies, and so much more... Cost: $5 per house INFO: ANZES - Julien Lacave P: 02 9280 0616, E: info@solarhouseday.com W: WEBSITE Date and Time Coming Up: Details Tue 16 Sept International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer Commemorating the date, in 1987, on which the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed. The theme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2008 is 'Montreal Protocol - Global partnership for global benefits'. Information and materials are available from the website. W: WEBSITE Tue 16 Sept tbc Sustainability in the Senate Meet the WA Senators who are putting Sustainabilty on the agenda in Canberra. INFO:Sustainability Practitioners Association - Ben Kent E: info@spa.asn.au W: WEBSITE Wed 17 - Fri 19 Sept Telecentre Network 2008 State Conference 'Seizing the Opportunities’ themes: networking, collaboration, technology and the future. WA’s network of regionally located Telecentres is the largest in the world, keeping regional communities informed and connected. VENUE: Burswood Convention Centre INFO: Boyup Brook Telecentre P: 9765 1169, E: telecentre@boyupbrook.org W: WEBSITE Fri 19 Sept 10am – 12pm Social Sustainability Assessment Framework Launch This project developed a framework for the community services sector to examine ‘social sustainability’ in their organisation in a structured way. Learn more about social sustainability and find out how you can use the SSAF in your organisation. VENUE: Boulevard South Room, Boulevard Centre, Floreat INFO: WACOSS - Lorilee Beecroft, RSVP 16 Sept P: 08 9420 7222, E: lorilee@wacoss.org.au W: WEBSITE More details Fri 19 Sept A Better Tomorrow Sustainability Awards Cockburn Council recognises high achievers in the sustainability field in our local community and encourages others to act now. Entries close 19 Sept. W: WEBSITE Fri 19 Sept 5 – 7pm Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems Book launch: Peter Newman and Isabella Jennings will celebrate the launch of their latest book “Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems: Principles and Practice” (Island Press) which features case study illustrations of sustainable cities from around the world, including several from WA. Professor Peter Newman is a widely acclaimed academic expert and author in sustainable cities and urban form, and is a professor at Curtin University. The evening will also be a soft launch for the upcoming Greenedge Ethical Investments planned ASX listing. Website VENUE: CUSP 3 Pakenham Street, Fremantle INFO: Curtin Unit of Sustainability Policy P: 9266 9030, E: l.casey@curtin.edu.au W: WEBSITE More details Fri 19 Sept 7.00pm Carbon Emissions getting you down? Dinner and speakers: Do you want to make a home and family contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Join us for dinner and hear from two engaging speakers. Cost: $25.00 waged or $20 unwaged VENUE: St Martin in the Fields, Dyson Street, Kensington INFO: Anglican SRC - Theo Mackay for tickets P: 9325 5766, E: office@anglicansrcwa.org More details Sat 20 Sept 10am – 8pm Piney Lakes Envirofest – Year of the Frog Over 23 environmental displays, interactive workshops, guided bird, plant and ecology walks, enviroart for kids, and so much more! Chill out under the stars with a picnic and live entertainment including African Drumming, dancing and a performance by the Fiddler Stix’s. COST: free VENUE: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Leach Highway, Winthrop INFO: Environmental Education Officer – Belinda O’Brien P: 08 9364 0790, M: 0403 463 969, E: W: WEBSITE More details Sat 20, Sun 21 Sept Clean up World Weekend – Start Today, Save Tomorrow Clean Up the World is a community based environmental campaign that inspires and empowers individuals and communities from every corner of the globe to make their environment a cleaner, healthier place to live. W: WEBSITE You Tube Sun 21 Sept International Peace Day W: WEBSITE Mon 22 Sept 4.30pm Oil: Living with Less The Sustainable Transport Coalition will launch their updated “Oil: living with Less” policy at the STCWA AGM. The Coalition seeks a transport system and land use pattern that facilitates access, protects the environment and promotes community. VENUE: TBA INFO: Sustainable Transport Coalition WA P: 0414 509 043, E: stcwa4@bigpond.com W: WEBSITE Mon 22 – Tue 23 Sept WA Youth Environment Conference The Conference provides hands on, student-centred learning to bring about a cultural change in the way we perceive our natural environment and the industries they support. Cost: $50 VENUE: WACA, East Perth INFO: Firestarter Pty Ltd – Arron Wood P: 03 9329 3736, E: admin@fire-starter.com.au W: WEBSITE Tue 23 Sept 7.00 - 8.45am City of Stirling Breakfast Green Advantage for Small Business Learn how to: save money through better environmental management; reduce environmental impacts; improve recycling, energy efficiency and waste reduction. Register for one of twenty free energy audits. Cost: $15 (or free if rsvp before 19 Sept) VENUE: Reception Hall, Civic Centre, Cedric Street Stirling INFO: Coastal Business Centre P: 9430 8579, E: admin@coastalbusinesscentre.com.au Details W: Green Advantage WEBSITE Wed 24 – Thur 25 Sept FEATURED EVENT Sustainability Assessment Symposium: Progressing Practice in Western Australia Case study presentations by leading practitioners reflecting the breadth of practice in Western Australia, presentations of a range of tools and techniques that can support sustainability assessment, participatory sessions. INFO: Integral Sustainability – Jenny Pope P: 08 9431 7554, E: jenny@integral-sustainability.net W: WEBSITE More details Wed 24 – Sun 27 Sept Way of the Peaceful Leader – Adventure Camp This is a challenging adventure camp for youth leaders, teachers, outdoor educators and anyone who works with youth. Learn from the experience of international Play in the Wild! camp leaders and Nonviolent Communication trainers Catherine Cadden, Jesse Weins and Jiva Manske, amongst beautiful bush, rock walls, lakes and islands. VENUE: Wellington Dam National park. INFO: Jo Field E: jofield@westnet.com.au W: WEBSITE Printable flyer Thu 25 Sept Sustainable September Celebration Sustainable Soiree Details to come. Sponsored by SomerVille EcoVillage VENUE: Little Creatures Loft, Harbourside, Fremantle INFO: Sustainable Practitioners Association – Ben Kent, E: info@spa.asn.au Green Drinks – Wilma Van Boxtel, E: greendrinks_wa@hotmail.com Sustainable September – Robyn Williams, E: pov@iinet.net.au Fri 26 Sept 9.00am - 1.00pm Australian Compact: Creating a new partnership between the Commonwealth Government & the Not-for-Profit Sector The Not-for-Profit Sector and the Commonwealth Government are exploring ways to develop a stronger relationship, based on partnership and respect, through development of a national compact. What do you think? What might be the value of a compact, the focus and what would it need to contain? The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens will attend this forum. No cost. VENUE:City West Lottery House, Conference Room, 2 Delhi Street, WEST PERTH INFO: WACOSS P: 02 9310 6203, E: compact@acoss.org.au Printable flyer Fri 26 Sept Peter Brandy INFO TO COME VENUE: Kidogo Arthouse Sat 27 Sept 9am – 4pm Governance and Accountability: Current Debates in Developing Nations Of particular interest to those studying international affairs and development, there’ll be interactive contributions and reflections on: Path to nationhood: conflict to stability; Goverance: building governments; Role and influence of NGO’s and the private sector; Financial accountability: corruption, fraud management, accountability; Gender equity. Dr Suma Kaare and Dave Ballantyne are experienced presenters with 45 years of combined experience in this field. Cost: $25 - $150 VENUE: 24 High St, Fremantle INFO: Edmund Rice Institute for Social Justice P: 08 9432 2400, E: edmundricejustice@erisj.org.au W: WEBSITE Mon 29 Sept – Fri 3 Oct 47th ASL Congress The Australian Society For Limnology (ASL) is a scientific society which keeps aquatic ecosystems on Australia’s water management agenda. VENUE: Mandurah Performing Arts centre, Mandurah INFO: Secretary - Dr Richard Marchant P: 03) 83417433, E: rmarch@museum.vic.gov.au W: WEBSITE Tue 30 Sept – Sun 5 Oct Play in the Wild! – Youth Adventure Camp An exciting adventure in self-discovery for youth aged 12-17.  For the first time Californian NVC trainers and adventure camp leaders Catherine and Jesse are leading this camp for youth in WA. INFO: Jo Field E: jofield@westnet.com.au W: WEBSITE Printable flyer Fri 3 Oct 9am - 5pm Fuelling Food in WA How will we eat when oil runs low? More than 70% of WA’s food is imported from the eastern states and overseas, and more than 70% of the food we produce. VENUE: University Club, University WA INFO: Conservation Council WA P: (08) 9420 7266, E: food@conservation.asn.au W: WEBSITE More details 15 Oct - 5 Jan Earth from Above Exhibition A compelling, inspiring exhibition! Yann Arthus-Bertrand's mission was to create a photographic record of the natural world at the start of a new millennium. The collection of 160 images takes viewers off the ground and into the air to witness a bird's-eye view of the extraordinary patterns and colours created in landscapes all over the world. Together they tell a unique story that provokes many questions. What are we doing to our planet? What kind of world will future generations inherit? How can we preserve the heritage of natural abundance? VENUE: Perth Cultural Centre INFO: City of Perth – Jessica Baynes P: 9461 3107, E: jessica.bayens@cityofperth.wa.gov.au W: WEBSITE Date and Time Mostly Month Wide: Details 18 Aug – 6 Oct Various times GetUp! Climate Torch Relay From Broome to Esperence: Join in the many local information and action sessions that are happening throughout Western Australia as part of this national climate change awareness campaign. See the Events list on the website. W: WEBSITE More details 19 Aug – 14 Oct Various times Great Gardens - Sustainable Spring Workshops focus on waterwise and fertiliserwise ways to help our gardens thrive in our uniquely Western Australian soils and climate. Workshops highlight how sustainable gardening practices can save time, money, water, fertiliser, attract birds and other wildlife while enhancing the WOW! factor of your garden. See website for a workshop near you. W: WEBSITE 19 Aug – 14 Oct Various times Great Gardens - Synergy Energy Efficient Workshops Discover clever house and garden improvements that can slash your power bills and naturally keep your home comfortable throughout the year. These FREE series of workshops are designed to be informative and fun. See website for a workshop near you. W: WEBSITE Example of energy workshop Mon 1 Sept - 8 Oct Challenger TAFE Sustainable Behaviour Project Students of the pilot Diploma of Sustainability course will be working with Campus Managers on a sustainable behaviour change project at three college locations. The students will present their findings at Challenger’s annual all staff PD seminar. (In house) W: WEBSITE Mon 1 Sept – 16 Oct Tiwest Night Stalk - National Threatened Species Australia’s unique biodiversity is under threat and needs your help. Get a Spotter’s Log from Perth Zoo, grab your torch, friend sand family and head to your local bushland. No cost. INFO: Perth Zoo E: nightstalk@perthzoo.wa.gov.au W: WEBSITE Mon 1 – 30 Sept FEATURED EVENT Main Roads – Sustainable September After the success of last years’ Sustainable September events, Main Roads will again hold presentations, activities and competitions all aimed at demonstrating and celebrating sustainability in action amongst staff members. (In-house event) INFO: Main Roads - Hayley Lamont P: 9323 4414, E: hayley.lamont@mainroads.wa.gov.au Mon 1 – 30 Sept Biodiversity Month Human beings are dependent for their sustenance, health, well-being and enjoyment of life on biodiversity. Biodiversity includes the ecosystems which provide us with many services such as clean water. W: WEBSITE September - November Sustainable Subiaco - Household Evaluation Program Increase your awareness of sustainable living practices, reduce energy and water use, increase recycling and address travel habits. Register for a household assessments until November. VENUE: Your house INFO: City of Subiaco - Melanie Norman P: 9387 0900, E: melanien@subiaco.wa.gov.au W: WEBSITE Date and Time Past Events: Details 26 Aug 7.00pm Tenants United For Rental Fairness – New Group Tenants United For Rental Fairness (TURF) aim to engage with the private rental market suppliers to bring greater access to reasonably priced rental accommodation for people on lower incomes. We are a nonviolent group of ordinary people from all walks of life.  All offers of support and assistance welcome. VENUE: Amnesty International, Suite 70 City West Centre, Plaistowe Mews, West Perth. Opposite Sci Tech.  Near City West Train Station INFO: Fiona P: 9227 1001, E: turfwa@gmail.com 26 Aug – 30 Sept 1.00pm Seeking the Perfect Apple - Slow Food Course Take time, eat seasonally and regionally, explore the challenges of food miles and politics of food. Presented each Tuesday by Slow Food Fremantle and the Fremantle Environmental Resource Network. Cost: $60/$48 conc VENUE: 42 Glyde St, East Fremantle INFO: Glyde In Community Centre P: 9339 3964, E: glydein@4u.com.au W: WEBSITE 28 Aug 12.00 - 2.00pm Place Making - Facilitating great places to live, work and play in WA Address by Fred Kent of Project for Public Spaces with Mary de Casale and Anne Goodall to stimulate new ideas, perspectives and revitalise local discussion about the potential for Place Making in WA. Bring your lunch. COST: free VENUE: Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth INFO: RSVP to Cindy Gorton E: cindy@learningcentrelink.asn.au More details 20 Aug – 6 Sept Wildflower Festival This year's festival promises to be an exciting one. Together with a spectacular display of Western Australian wildflowers, there will be a variety of festive days, exciting exhibits, diverse workshops, stimulating guided walks and plenty of live entertainment throughout September. VENUE:Kings Park Botanical Garden W: WEBSITE 25 Aug – 31 Aug Mobile Muster - Keep Australia Beautiful Week Recycle your old mobile phone during Keep Australia Beautiful Week FREE Postage Paid mailing label available W: WEBSITE Fri 29 Aug – Sun 7 Sept RTRfm - Radiothon 2008 Keep community radio on the air by taking out an annual subscription or making a tax deductible donation. Tune in to RTRFM 92.1, Perth’s only sound alternative. It features Understorey, a show about local sustainability and environmental issues, on Tuesday eve. W: WEBSITE Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug 10am – 4.30pm At Home With Sabrina Hahn – Open Garden ABC Radio's Sabrina Hahn is a noted horticulturist and landscape designer. Sustainability and working with the environment are at the core of her philosophy. At 11am & 2pm each day Sabrina will speak about the development of her garden. Also talks about dry climate plants as well as water recycling and harvesting. Cost: $10, kids free VENUE: 4 Denien St, Willagee (UBD 327:F8) W: WEBSITE Mon 1 Sept 6.00pm Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Right to Water Public Lecture: Author and activist Maude Barlow will discuss how the world's most vital natural resource became so imperilled? And what must we do to pull back from the brink? No cost. VENUE: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA, Crawley INFO: P: 08 6488 1340, E: ias@admin.uwa.edu.au More details Mon 1 Sept 7.00pm Wave Energy – Realising Our Energy Future Now Dr Laurie Mann, Carnegie Corporation, will speak about developing electricity generation and freshwater desalination from wave energy. No cost. VENUE: Rm7, 2 Dehli St, West Perth INFO: Sustainable Energy Now - Paul Wilkes P: 0403 16 8772, E: contact@sen.asn.au W: WEBSITE More details Mon 1 – Sun 7 Sept Landcare Week – Celebrating Our Landcare Heroes Now in its 13th year, Landcare Week is an initiative of Landcare Australia that aims to 'grow' the landcare movement by recruiting new volunteers and rewarding groups' hard work. W: WEBSITE Mon 1 – Mon 8 Sept Various times Centre for Sustainable Living - Denmark Looking at sustainable lifestyles? Topics include renewable energy sources for householders, green cleaning, feeding your soil, home energy audits, turning your hobby into a business and simple massage. Cost: Gold coin VENUE: Centre for Sustainable Living, South Coast Highway, Denmark INFO: Greenskills - Von Quinn P: 08 9848 3310, E: csl@denmarkcsl.com.au W: WEBSITE Mon 1 – Mon 8 Sept Various times Adult Learning Week Adult Learners' Week is part of an international festival of adult learning. See website for WA workshop topics. INFO: VET Access Branch - Toni Rogers P: 08 9264 5056, E: adultlearnersweek@det.wa.edu.au W: WEBSITE Tue 2 Sept 7.15am SUSTAINABLE SEPTEMBER LAUNCH EVENT Culture and Leadership in Sustainable Business Business leaders breakfast with Professor Dexter Dunphy, author of ‘Organisational Change for Corporate Sustainability’ Cost: $55/$88 VENUE: AIM Leadership Centre, 76 Birkdale St, Floreat INFO: Australian Institute of Management - P: 9383 8088, E: W: WEBSITE More details Click to listen to Dexter Dunphy's talk (.wmv file 87M). Tue 2 Sept 2.00 – 6.00pm Reopening! REmida Creative Reuse Centre REmedia reopens in its new premises in West Perth. We will house a recycled art gallery, workshop space and recycled materials for members. Look out for the Youth Challenge event later in the year. VENUE: Prospect Place, cnr Newcastle and Charles Street, WEST PERTH. INFO: REmida Perth – Trudi Bennett P: 08 9246 0999, E: info@remidawa.com W: WEBSITE Tue 2 Sept 6pm Green Drinks An international self-organising event! World wide all kinds of people gather to talk about sustainability and the environment. One of Al Gore's climate change presenters, Jim Lyon, will give a special presentation. VENUE: Claremont Pub, opposite the train station INFO: Wilma Van Boxtel P: 0431 919 632, E: greendrinks_wa@hotmail.com W: WEBSITE Scroll through blog for more details Tue 2 Sept 6.30 - 9.30pm Synergy Energy Efficiency Workshop The price of electricity is set to increase by over 50% over the next 5-years. A crucial step in reducing your energy usage around the home, is fi rst knowing what uses the most energy. No cost. VENUE: The Agonis, Lyal Richardson Hall, 2232 Albany Hwy, Gosnells W: WEBSITE Wed 3 Sept 10.00am -2.00pm Make Your Rubbish Work! A qualified horticulturist will show you the do's and don'ts of composting from set up to using it in your backyard. Even if you've never lifted a spade in your life, you can learn how to make deadly compost from kitchen waste and turn your backyard into a fertile garden. VENUE: Billard Lagoon Causeway Road, Billard Aboriginal Community via Beagle Bay WA INFO: Billard Aboriginal Corporation - Mary O'Reeri P: 08 9192 4208, E: billardoutstation@hotmail.com W: WEBSITE Wed 3 - Fri 5 Sept Change for the future – Breaking the mould 4th Annual Southern Regions Community Leadership Forum Be inspired, be challenged, and be motivated to reach your individual leadership potential, create and maintain strong, vibrant communities. For people working and volunteering with community groups in the Peel, South West and Great Southern regions. Sessions: explore community wellbeing in Open Space, community case studies, writing funding applications, developing team spirit, decision making and more! Keynote speakers: Dr Peter Dingle, Brendan McKeague, Leigh Hardingham Cost: $120, $192.50 corporate VENUE: Pemberton Sports Centre INFO: Deborah Rice P: 0427 481 812 , E:deb@arid.com.au W: WEBSITE Thur 4 Sept 7 – 9pm Sustainable Fremantle – What’s Your Vision? Public forum with range of prominent Fremantle speakers. Bar open from 6.30pm. Gold coin donation VENUE: Kulcha on South Terrace, Fremantle INFO: South Metro Greens More details Thur 4 Sept 7.15 - 9.30pm   Green Your Home Workshop Identify the energy drainers and water guzzlers; save money and be part of the climate change solution. Cost: free VENUE: City of Stirling Reception Hall, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling INFO: Green Skills P: 9360 6667, E: murdoch@greensksills.org.au W: WEBSITE More details Thur 4 – Sun 7 Sept Various times Conscious Living Expo Includes Clean Green Sustainable Eco-Friendly Products, Organic Food & Nutrition VENUE: The Robinson Pavilion, Showgrounds, Graylands Rd, Claremont INFO: Conscious Living Expo - Patricia Hamilton P: 9339 1562, E: patricia@consciousliving.net.au W: WEBSITE Fri 5 Sept 7.30 – 9.30pm Sociocracy – A Sustainable Governance System Sociocracy is a framework that integrates leadership for action, participative decision-making, operational policy development and accountability with the underlying ethos of continuous improvement through growth and learning. Presenter: Liz Dare. Cost: $10 6.30pm Bring food to share (optional), 7.30 - 9.30pm Discussion VENUE: Pinakarri Community, 4 Bottrill Street, Hamilton Hill   INFO: Pathways to Manhood - Rod Safstrom P: 0402 287 811, E: rod@environsconsulting.com More details Sat 6 Sept 8am – 6pm State Government Election W: WEBSITE Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sept 10am – 4.30pm FEATURED EVENT Sustainability Fiesta - Open Garden The Painted Fish hosts a celebration of sustainable living in Hulbert St, South Fremantle. Sustainable product information, plants for sale, displays by the Organic Growers, demonstrations and entertainment by local artists, community groups and musicians. Sustainability is the key to The Painted Fish, where many facets of sustainable living such as photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting, and passive heating and cooling systems are showcased. Cost: $5 Also: Hulbert Street Garage Sale, the biggest street garage sale South Fremantle has seen. VENUE: 37 Hulbert Street, South Fremantle. INFO: The Painted Fish - Shani and Tim P: 08 9335 4886, 0417 941 991, E: stay@thepaintedfish.com.au W: WEBSITE More details Sun 7 Sept National Threatened Species Day Well-managed protected areas provide our threatened species and ecosystems with important refuges from many of these threats. And you can help! See Tiwest Night Stalk. W: WEBSITE