Connect and Learn - Permaculture Your Wardrobe by Jane Milburn OAM

Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is a community not-for-profit association that aims to empower resilience within the Toowoomba Region through the sharing of knowledge, skills, and resources.Our central focus is on Permaculture Ethics and Design Principles, along with the practical application of these in our daily lives.

Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.

Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. will learn about Slow Clothing and Permaculture Design Principles: conscious dressing for health and wellbeing.

Level 3 Community Rooms - Toowoomba City Library

<h3>Connect and Learn + Share Table</h3><h2>Permaculture Your Wardrobe</h2><h2>presented by Jane Milburn OAM</h2><h2>Monday 31 October 2022</h2><h2>6.30 pm - 8.30 pm</h2><h2>Attend in person or via Zoom</h2><h3>Level 3 Meeting Rooms, Toowoomba City Library, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350</h3><h3>Or attend online via Zoom. We'll send you the Zoom link once you book.</h3><h3>This is the monthly Connect and Learn evening for Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.</h3>Bookings are EssentialThis is a COVID-safe event so it's essential that you book so that we have contact details and know how many will be attending.What We'll Do6.30 pm - Learn - Permaculture Your WardrobePresented by Jane Milburn OAMDuring this engaged, interactive presentation, Jane Milburn OAM will help us become more conscious of our clothing. We'll think about:<ul><li>Ethical, sustainable choices that don't harm people or our planet.</li><li>Slow Clothing: dressing for health and wellbeing rather than status and looks.</li><li>A permaculture framework for dressing focused on health and wellbeing.</li></ul>Slow Clothing aligns with the permaculture ethics of people care, earth care and fair share and the 12 permaculture design principles can be applied to our wardrobe. Jane will inspire a creative approach to the way we dress:<ul><li>Slow down, take stock and consider the substance, not just the style, of the clothes we choose to wear. </li><li>Become conscious of our wardrobe: buy less, choose natural fibres, mend what we have, value story, love second-hand and vintage, refuse cheap fashion, avoid toxic dyes, read labels, restyle what we have, share and swap, or buy ethical brands. </li><li>Embrace natural fibres and upcycling for pleasure, reward and sustainability. </li><li>Feel empowered to sew, restyle and refashion clothing already in circulation if it suits you to do so.</li></ul>Jane Milburn OAMJane Milburn believes in the power of adaptation in the natural world and her own. After agricultural science and leadership study applied to a career in rural communications and advocacy, Jane navigated a unique pathway to influence change in the way we dress. As the founder of <a href="https://textilebeat.com/about/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Textile Beat</a> and author of Slow Clothing: finding meaning in what we wear, Jane makes a compelling case for why and how we need to change the way we dress to live lightly on Earth. When the pandemic deferred her Churchill Fellowship travel, Jane did a permaculture design course that affirmed her focus on natural fibres, regenerating agency and living simply. Jane was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to fashion sustainability and completed her Churchill Fellowship study in 2022.7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share TableA light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options).Sharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations, and then give you the opportunity to browse, connect and make your selections during supper.ParkingFree off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).AccessThe venue has access for wheel chairs, walking frames and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parent supervision).We hope we see you there!Cost<ul><li>Financial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. - Free</li><li>First-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event - Free</li><li>Non-Members - $10 per person</li><li>Children attending with an Adult - Free (but please book so we know total numbers)</li></ul>MembershipAnnual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It's only $40 per person or $30 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.If you join now, membership is 1/2 price pro rata ($20 per person or $15 for a second adult) and will be valid right through until the end of 2022. Members can attend all events and workshops during the year at no cost. There's an option to pay your membership at checkout when you book to attend this event.Membership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join, or available here for download at <a href="http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/</a>COVID-19During the COVID-19 pandemic we’re taking careful steps to make sure everyone stays healthy and safe. This includes:<ul><li>Following all Queensland Health Guidelines. See <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19</a></li><li>Maintaining physical distancing.</li></ul>Please don’t attend if you or anyone in your household is unwell or self-isolating because they are at risk of becoming unwell with COVID-19.Please help us to manage the risks and keep everyone healthy and well.Share TableDo you have surplus?We encourage you to bring your surplus produce, plants, seeds, books, craft supplies and resources to share with others at our monthly Connect and Learn evenings.Some ideas of what you could bring include – fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, milk, jams, pickles, preserves, jars, ferments, starters, SCOBYs, seeds, plants, seedlings, cuttings, tubers, pots, tools, gardening magazines, permaculture books, recipes, patterns, manure, coffee grounds, compost additives, worms, meal worms, wool, fabric, craft supplies, soap, natural cleaning products, plastic alternatives, produce bags – the list is extensive.Please bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing.

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