Name: South Australian Permaculture Convergence 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T09:00:00+1030
End: 2026-10-11T21:00:00+1030
Location: Douglas Scrub Campsite / Kaurna Country

Question 1

Accommodation - Camping / Dorms

Accepted Answer

Accommodation &amp; CampingWe offer a range of simple onsite options, including dorms, camping and campervans. All accommodation tickets cover 3 nights.DormsRooms are shared (mostly 6 people) with single bunk beds. Bathrooms and communal spaces are included.Please note: there is no heating or cooling, rooms are not lockable, and kitchen/fridge facilities are reserved for event catering (please bring a cooler if needed).Camping &amp; CampervansOnsite spaces are available, with access to shared bathroom facilities.

Question 2

Catering - Food at the SAPC

Accepted Answer

Food at the APCEating together is a feature of Convergences and a great way to connect with friends old and new. Your ticket includes a menu of simple and delicious vegetarian meals with vegan and gluten-free options provided. Everyone will be invited to do one short shift in the kitchen helping to prep food, serve meals and/or wash dishes to help keep ticket costs down. No meat will be served as a practical way to keep costs affordable for everyone.  This is not a statement about individual food choices. Providing high animal welfare and ethically sourced meat significantly increases catering costs. If you would like to bring meat or other additional food for yourself, you are welcome to do so. Please just keep in mind that food storage and cooking facilities will be very limited, so simple options (such as tinned fish or jerky) that are easy to manage are best. We provide the following meals as part of the ticket price:General admissionSaturday: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinnerSunday: morning tea, lunch,  afternoon tea, dinnerCampers/dorm sleepersFriday: DinnerSaturday: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch,  afternoon tea, dinnerSunday: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch,  afternoon tea, dinnerMonday: Breakfast

Question 3

Open space program - Open space program

Accepted Answer

How does the open-space program work? At the start of the weekend, we make the program together. Everyone is invited and encouraged to run something if they would like to. You can pin-up a session into a set time slot and space. This could be a workshop, a discussion, a game, a bush walk, or any skill share you’d like to run. Multiple sessions will happen at the same time. You can run something, join in, or watch.Does everyone have to present a talk, workshop or activity?No, not at all! Everyone will be invited to contribute an activity to the program - but only if they want to.If I want to present something, do I have to register it in advance?No you don’t. There will be many times during the convergence where you will be invited to offer your session. We encourage you to think about it in advance and come prepared with ideas and resources.I want to present something at the event but I’m a bit nervous – can I talk through my idea beforehand?Of course! We would love to hear your ideas and discuss options with you. Please reach out to Jasper from the Activities &amp; Spaces team via 08 8528 9113 or Jasperearthwizard@proton.me.You can also email the whole volunteer organising group via hello@permaculturesa.org.au.Can I change my mind about presenting something?Yes you can, all the way through till it is time for you to present.Must I have completed a PDC (Permaculture Design Course) to present something?No you don’t, and you don’t need to be an expert either. You just need to know your topic, or be able to facilitate others talking about that topic.Can I offer a shared presentation?Yes you can. We encourage you to try to organise the others to be involved prior to the event.What type of activity spaces are there?There will be: indoor and outdoor spaces both shady and in the opentables and chairsoutdoor sharing circles with stumps and logs to sit onoutdoor under cover kitchenvolleyball courtoutdoor fireplacesnature walksnatural places of beauty eg ephemeral creek, large treesWhat about resources for my presentation?We encourage you to bring whatever you will need. We will have a range of general resources available to compliment what you bring or to use if you suddenly get a good idea.There will be a few lapel mics if you choose and a big supply of pens. Possibly some scrap paper, little white boards etc.There will be no projectors / PowerPoint equipment, large white boards or black boards.If you need something special, contact Jasper from the Activities &amp; Spaces team via 08 8528 9113 or Jasperearthwizard@proton.me.You can also email the whole volunteer organising group via hello@permaculturesa.org.au.

South Australian Permaculture Convergence 2026