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Tamborine Mountain Survive & Thrive Community

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Address: Tamborine Mountain & Surrounding regions. 4270 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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05.02.2022 Introducing the TedXPermaQueer Summit are the co-founders Toad Dell and Guy Ritani, join them as they discuss the intersections of queer theory, sustainability ...and permaculture. Guy Ritani Guy Ritani (They/Them) is a Maori artist, activist, dancer & permaculture teacher living in Naarm (Melbourne). Guy has a deep passion and connection to landscape and draws from this in their art, teaching and projects around the world. Isolation has seen guy teaching from lockdown all around the world and attending many climate summits, they’ve all informed the action that guy takes and currently all manifest in the current TEDx talk today. Guy believes grassroots initiatives empower people to take action and make change in their communities to impact the system in large. They hope this will be one stepping stone in the pathway to inspiring people to take action in their own lives to ensure we steer humanity onto the correct path and within our ecological limits. Toad Toad Dell (They/Them/it’s) is a permaculture designer and educator with a focus on queering and decolonising themselves and the cultures and communities they’re a part of. They started PermaQueer to teach permaculture with a focus on accessibility to queer folk and BIPOC folk and regularly teach classes online with Guy Ritani. Toad currently lives in Naarm (so called Melbourne) in Wurundjeri country in a Permaculture share house with Delldint Flemming. What drew Toad to permaculture was the community aspect, specifically social permaculture which is very apparent whenever Toad covers this subject in their online classes. Currently they are in a cell with activists studying transformative and restorative justice and how we can use a systems thinking and permaculture approach to conflict within communities.

25.01.2022 Want to know why so many insect/bee and bird deaths are taking place? How the micro-life in soil is being killed? It’s time to care enough to put the pressure ...on! Please find a way to leave online questions and public letters for retailers such as Bunnings as to why they are complicit in normalising acts of ecocide and the killing our planet. People just like you and I who care have pressured companies to ban these products in other countries, and been succesful - so why are we still killing ourselves/our lands and waters here? This is not custodianship, ecocide IS genocide.

24.01.2022 I know this is not wildlife, but this little shrub (a Small Bolwarra, Eupomatia bennettii) is pollinated by a tiny weevil (native wildlife!) - and it only flowe...rs for one day so you have to be lucky to see this lovely and unusual flower. The shrub is from an ancient and primitive family with only one other member, Eupomatia laurina (commonly named Bolwarra or native guava). Lucky me to see it the other day - it's only the second time I've happened upon it - it's self planted in our forest and is a scraggly little plant you wouldn't notice unless you saw the flower - which definitely stops you in your tracks. See more

23.01.2022 If you are a member of Extinction Rebellion Mt Tamborine - please join this ***new and public group*** to keep in the loop with the unethical water extraction. Let’s stop it this year! Join the new group! It’s public!!

23.01.2022 The Bosco Verticale / Vertical Forest high-rise complex in Milan, Italy. The plant life, which is said to equal 3 hectares of forests (20,000 sq m), not only mo...derates the temperature in summer and winter but also converts as much as 30 tonnes of CO2 each year. On top of that, it filters out dust particles, protects the residents from noise pollution and creates a microhabitat for insects and birds. See more

21.01.2022 Dear Community, Tamborine Mountain State High School's Noisy Minor/Amnesty International Group is this year participating in The Act For Peace Ration Challenge. Essentially, students live on the same ration packs that are given to people living as refugees in various parts of the world whilst being sponsored to do so. Although the pandemic has wreaked havoc on many countries in the world, it is becoming even more dire for refugees. ... Last year, the young people of TMSHS and our wonderful Tamborine Mountain Community raised over $14k which provided life-saving food, medicines and clothes to people in extreme need. We are hoping to have another successful year in 2021 because every little bit matters! Please stay tuned over coming weeks to hear more about this challenge and we will provide a link to the fundraiser soon.

19.01.2022 ... she met many famous people and she never allowed herself to be captured by politicians, but always confidently and sustainably formulated and made her deman...ds clearly. She looked up to very few people. One of them is: Jay Taken Alive, a former Sioux chief, had suggested spontaneously that Greta Thunberg should be honored with a Lakota name: "You wake the world," he said. The name: Mahpiya Etahan hi wi - "the woman who came from heaven". 16.10.2019 See more

18.01.2022 https://www.edo.org.au//epbc-independent-review-vs-fastt/

16.01.2022 And nasturtium flowers should be added to this list.

11.01.2022 Good morning.... Last year my son Harper died suddenly along side his dad when the car they were travelling in was struck by a falling tree. By just 10 years ...old, Harper had already lived a life full of passion, energy and dedication to the environment. At age 7 he organised for Sea Shepherd Australia to come to his school; at age 8 he joined a local conservation group and became a Platypus Education Group Ambassador, and at age 10 he went on the School Strike 4 Climate March. In his short time with us, Harper helped: Clean up over 2000 items of litter Plant over 1000 trees Build and sell nest boxes for native wildlife Advocate for the successful ban of Opera House Nets in Victoria, which has saved countless platypuses And so much more... You can help to carry on Harper's Legacy by joining Harper's Army, his family, friends, Cockatoo Primary, Sea Shepard Australia and Portugal, Platypus Education Group, https://www.instagram.com/thetrashtraveler and https://www.instagram.com/1piecearmy, as well as so many others around the world in a drive to collect 1 million pieces of environmental litter by what would have been Harper's 12th birthday on September 24th. How to participate: Collect some litter - even the smallest amount helps Take a photo or video sharing a message of hope or birthday wish Share on Facebook - share to the Harper's Army page, hashtagging #Hitting1Million4Harper OR - Share on Instagram tagging @1piecearmy with the hashtag #Hitting1Million4Harper Tell us how many pieces you collected and we will track them all towards hitting this 1 Million Milestone on his 12th birthday. Harper’s Army https://www.facebook.com/harpersarmy Love jacinda

10.01.2022 Went foraging for wild golden raspberries in the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands today. The sweetest berries I’ve ever tasted

09.01.2022 A water mining company is trying to drain 16 million litres of water every year from Springbrook to be bottled and sold as spring water! Our lawyers are defending this World Heritage Gondwana rainforest in Court. Sign up to get the Case Brief from our lawyer

09.01.2022 ***SEQLD & NENSW PLEASE READ THIS VERY CAREFULLY*** Tomorrow (Saturday) is strongly forecast to potentially be one of the worst, most severe and very dangerous ...thunderstorm days in the past 5 years. In fact, we believe that a few tornadoes could easily occur. The biggest threats will be Giant Hail up to 11CMS, Destructive Winds up to 150km/hr, Extreme Rainfall (microbursts), Frequent Dangerous Lightning and many Supercells. There is a very high risk that these storms could cause significant damage and destruction to homes, properties and business if impacted. At this extreme forecast level, very dangerous thunderstorms can be life threatening. For access to the highest detailed forecasts and maps in SEQLD & NENSW with 100's of towns with major locations at risk, subscribe here to our weather service >>> https://higginsstormchasing.com/higgins-storm-chasing-memb/ See more

05.01.2022 Quer criar pássaros crie assim coisa mais linda

05.01.2022 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY Over the past 6 months, I have spoken to media, different groups and with individuals about food sovereignty in the Nt...h Rivers, and how we can increase our resiliency. The facts are that we do not have enough local production of the things that we consume as a community to be sustainable in the long-term. I was shocked at what I discovered when I entered the local food economy 5 years ago, and I am still trying to find ways to bring authenticity, and integrity into this space. The odds are stacked against local growers: they are often not given access to their local farmers markets, (despite resellers, and value adders being allowed). Many local restaurants, cafes and small businesses prefer to buy from wholesalers, as they can purchase everything they need reliably on one invoice, with one delivery, at the cheapest price...which is perfectly understandable! I have been talking about the idea of a Grow-operative in the area as an alternative solution to the status quo. We need a minimum of 2 (ideally 10+) other farms to work with to grow, brand, and distribute local produce together. I would love to see local farmers stocking our own shop / shed in each town with our produce, so that it is easy to access for the community, and for local distribution to businesses. My intention in starting a farm, is to grow for, and feed my local community. The majority of the produce sold in our region is bought from distributors, and wholesalers who purchase from Rocklea Markets in Brisbane (The produce being imported and freighted from all over the country). To me this seems insane...still does! We have an incredible climate, good rainfall, and fertile lands yet we import so much fresh produce into the area. Because of the food miles that the produce does, it is often old, and in poor quality...this is the advantage that we have as small scale farms, to be able to provide fresh produce into the local food economy which is picked within 24 hours...this of course has an enormous benefit for our health and our Earth. When I investigated more deeply why there is so little local food in our economy, I realised that there are very few local commercial farms still in existence, and with only 1-5% of the local population buying local, organic produce from independent producers many farms must sell outside the local region to keep their businesses sustainable. Over my time in the local farming sector I have watched small farms start up in my area, and within a couple of years close down :( It is very difficult to bring a farm into existence in the current climate, and many of these farms, whilst doing great in environmental sustainability could not make them financially sustainable. Small farms are small businesses first, with all the same requirements of start ups + needing to learn production, find customers, plus adjust for our changing climate. To set up a small scale farm, you will need to invest in infrastructure, set up your business structures, and have a plan to pay wages for yourself and your employees. It takes a lot of energy and resources to start a farm, and approx 90% fail within the first 5 years. The only way we can re-build a resilient local food system is by having sustainable local farms financially, socially and environmentally. Many new farm business's underestimate the income that they need to generate in order to be financially sustainable - for a small scale farm of 1 acre, as a rough guide (give or take a million variables), you will need to turnover approx $3K+ per week as a business (less if its a hobby, or part time). This is right about the point of the conversation when the farm, or group, I'm talking with suggest using volunteers for farm labour, as a long-term solution. I have a HUGE problem with this! Farming is a skilled trade, and just like other trades we need a skilled workforce of tradespeople. Imagine if we suggested that plumbers, carpenters, electricians etc. use volunteers as their workforce, so they can make their businesses financially viable. Or other small businesses like retail, and health rely on volunteers for labour... Food has been deliberately devalued by large scale industrialised agriculture over the past 50 years, which produces cheap food at the cost to our environment and communities. Whilst not providing enough income to farms to be financially sustainable - this is not about making enormous profits for the farmer, it is about the farmer being able to support themselves and their families, and pay their employees fairly, just as we would in any other industry. A lot of the work on farms is repetitive labour, which requires skill and speed, and therefore not well suited for a volunteer workforce. Working with volunteers on the farm, often means that you are needing to train and supervise constantly due to the high turnover of people, (which significantly impacts the profitability and efficiency of your enterprise. Volunteers may have different expectations of farm work. And some volunteers may not be committed with times, thus being unreliable as a workforce (as they prioritise paid work first - as they should). There may also be hidden expectations on either side in these employer / volunteer relationships that can break down, due to the lack of clarity. Offering volunteering opportunities on your farm, is however, a great way to connect with your local community, and have fun working together, whilst getting some of the work of the farm done. My workforce plan in the past has meant that I work on the farm, and I offer paid employment to 1-2 others, as well as receiving volunteer support for 2 hours each week, or on special occasion. This is a good balance for me, and I very much appreciate and am grateful for all the loving assistance, and friendship that I have attracted along my journey as a farmher in the way of volunteer support. From my heart to yours, sheia x Previous Blog Posts can be found at https://lifeforcefarm.com/blog

02.01.2022 Stay safe to survive and thrive out there good people!

02.01.2022 Looking through the cosmos!!

01.01.2022 60,000 Gazans (children, men and women) were displaced in recent attacks. On top of significant fatalities, injuries and decimated vital infrastructure, these ...very REAL people need our help now for basic foods and medicines. Please consider supporting Tamborine Mountain State High School students and teachers as they participate in this year's RATION CHALLENGE - raising vital funds to help save the lives of people living as refugees in these vulnerable regions. See more

22.12.2021 PLEASE for the love of God, stop buying plastic and synthetic shite! It’s killing our planet!