Mullumbimby: Cnr Burringbar & Gordon St (Weekdays 9 Byron Bay: Lvl 1, 107 Jonson St (opposite Woolworths. Check website for opening hours)

These first aid courses are run by Allens Training RTO (RTO number 90909) who will issue successful participants with a Statement of Attainment

HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Wed 10 Nov 9am - 12pm Byron or Mon 29 Nov 9am - 12pm Mullum or Tue 14 Dec 9am – 12pm Byron Concession: $71 Full fee: $79 HLTAID003 - PROVIDE FIRST AID

Wed 10 Nov 9am - 4pm Byron or Mon 29 Nov 9am - 4pm Mullum or Tue 14 Dec 9am – 4pm Byron Concession: $126 Full fee: $140

HLTAID004 - PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONSE IN AN EDUCATION & CARE SETTING

Wed 10 Nov 9am - 5pm Byron or Mon 29 Nov 9am - 5pm Mullum or Tue 14 Dec 9am – 5pm Byron Concession: $162 Full fee: $180

Toby Tsounis Student in Certificate III Permaculture 2020

I came to permaculture after being depressed and frustrated about fundamental human problems. I felt like I was constantly bombarded with bad news. I didn’t feel like I was making an impact, even with making music (I’ve been involved in music my entire adult life). As I went searching for sustainable solutions, permaculture kept coming up. When I found out there was a government funded course in my home town, it was almost like I didn’t have an option! I knew I needed to get my fingers into the earth.

From the first couple of weeks of the course, I was so empowered and inspired. I don’t want to make it sound like a divine experience but it was like I could see a light at the end of the tunnel. The course has shifted a whole lot in my life. I’ve walked away an entirely different person. I’m more solution-based and that’s a really good thing. I’ve become really interested in biology and am keen to back this up with some university knowledge. I think I’ll do a degree in science with a major in soil biology. Not this year though – I’ve got an album to finish first. In a way, this course has rebirthed my music as I feel it has more of a purpose now.

I’ve taken on some gardening work and have my first permaculture consulting work – helping plan a garden and orchard. I’ve also just done my first supervision session with this year’s Permaculture students. I am very grateful to the college and the tutors for having faith in me, building the essence of community within the course and making these skills accessible to everyone. NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING