Grounded Permaculture was established in 2018 on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with a clear and powerful mission: to empower individuals, households, and communities through practical, regenerative education that reconnects people with nature and equips them to live more sustainably. From its grassroots beginnings, Grounded has grown into a highly respected provider of both in-person and online permaculture courses, helping people across Australia and internationally design more resilient lives and landscapes.
At the heart of Grounded’s offerings is the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)—an internationally recognised qualification that teaches the principles and practices of ecological design, sustainable living, and regenerative land use. The course covers key topics such as soil health, water harvesting, food production, natural building, energy systems, and social permaculture, combining theory with real-world application.
Whether you’re on a suburban block, a rural property, or in an urban apartment, Grounded’s flexible course delivery options—especially the online PDC course—make permaculture education accessible to anyone, anywhere. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, community building, and long-term support, Grounded Permaculture continues to guide students in creating systems that work with nature to restore degraded land, build food security, and foster resilience in the face of global challenges.