Inspiring and supporting local communities as they build a sustainable future

Transition Australia is a movement you can join. It is about communities coming together to address the big challenges we face by starting local. One of the key features of Transition is to motivate and support others. Transition Australia was set up to allow Transition Groups in Australia to share connect and support each other.

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Stories to inspire

Read stories of inspiration from groups around Australia. You will find lots of great ideas on a range of topics, from food swaps to housing. See all articles

Permaculture is an integral part of the Transition movement

In 2006 Rob Hopkins co-founded the Transition movement. What is the connection with Permaculture? Here is what I have gleaned from various podcasts, articles and videos: As a 22-year-old Rob’s interest in Buddhism led him to travel for a year in India, Tibet and Pakistan. He traveled with an “Aussie bloke”, Chris, who kept on talking about permaculture. Rob didn’t … Read More

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Can renters practice permaculture?

When I was in my twenties I lived in a rental property. A neat and tidy townhouse beside Moreton Bay, it had a modest garden with a small patch of grass, a hedge of bottlebrush, and an undercover patio just big enough for a barbeque and table. It was practical and low-maintenance, but it was lacking in biodiversity, beauty and … Read More

Transition Streets – Short Course

Transition Streets – Online Course Work with others on the path to a more sustainable life The Transition Streets Course is about working with others in your community or network to make your life, home, and street more sustainable. it means getting together and starting with key issues – Energy, Food, Water, Waste, and Transport. The Transition Streets Course is … Read More

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Localise the vision: starting the year

How to get started again when a new year rolls around. Especially if you are the convenor of a group. Here Kit Shepherd, convenor of Transition Bondi, shares her thoughts… January is the time for getting the wheels turning and also injecting fresh ideas and energy into our group. Conversation with a colleague in a different part of the country … Read More

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Find resources to help

Our resources are designed to give you practical help and lots of ideas. There is information on how to start a group, workbooks which walk you through the process step-by-step, podcasts and articles.