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Who we are
PermaQueer is an educational organisation dedicated to empowering Queer, People of Colour (POC), and other marginalised communities through permaculture education. Founded in Naarm (Melbourne) during the 2019 COVID-19 lockdowns by Guy Ritani (they/them/Ia) and Toad Dell (they/them/it), we challenge traditional systems and build inclusive, regenerative solutions.
Our mission is to support Queer and vulnerable communities with permaculture education. We also assist those who run organisations to implement frameworks underpinned by ecological thinking and Queer theory for a better future.
Through collaboration with Indigenous, Queer, and POC communities, we develop frameworks that support decolonisation, collective action, and sustainable living. Our vision includes economies that prioritise well-being, communities that are resourced equitably, and an environment regarded as an ally in regeneration.
By bridging education, activism, and community-driven solutions, we work towards a future where marginalised perspectives lead the transition to sustainability and climate resilience.
What we do
We design and deliver educational programs, experiences to develop community engagement & propagate living networks. We central cultural ways of being and knowing to support fit for community, place and purpose solutions.
- Educational programs: We offer accessible courses, including our flagship Queer Regenerative Design program, which explores sustainability through an intersectional lens.
- Organisational support: We help organisations integrate ecological and Queer-informed frameworks into their operations to foster inclusive, sustainable environments.
- Community partnerships: We collaborate with organisations like TedX, VicHealth, and Transgender Victoria to amplify diverse voices in climate action.
- Resource development: We provide free resources, including the TEDxPermaQueer series, highlighting cultural responses to climate change.
Through these initiatives, we cultivate a network committed to co-creating a just, regenerative future.
Our work
Future Healthy FoodHubs program - Vic Health
PlatformsWe have partnered with Vic Health, who are on a mission to create healthier, more sustainable communities, right across Victoria. As part of this investment, Vic Health is creating paid traineeships for young people in every hub to educate and mobilise their communities and transform our local food systems.
Future Healthy FoodHubs program - Vic HealthTEDxPermaQueer - Cultural responses to climate change
VideosWatch videos from a collaborative event featuring diverse voices leading cultural and community-driven climate solutions, with insights from Indigenous leaders, permaculture experts, and advocates for regenerative change.
TEDxPermaQueer - Cultural responses to climate changeAustralasian permaculture convergence 2023 - Keynote
VideosBased on abundance, connection and collaboration, permaculture has so much to offer in terms of tangible systems for building inclusive communities - while queer theory can help steer permaculture toward increasingly diverse, equitable and resilient outcomes.
Australasian permaculture convergence 2023 - KeynoteResources
PlatformsWe’ve put together a list of resources for exploring permaculture, systems thinking, queer theory and how these frameworks can be used for the collective liberation of all.
Resources
Head office:
- Queensland
Service location(s):
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Outside Australia
Type(s) of actor:
- Social Enterprises
- Capability builders
- Networked initiatives
- Innovation hubs
Area(s) of activity:
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