We Aim To

• Improve eco literacy so people can understand and critically engage with the issues at work and at home  
• Encourage people to actively participate in effective action  
• Give adults real practical skills and motivation to lower their carbon footprints  
• To improve local food security through up skilling people in local organic food growing  
• Our education is based on the  Principles of Education for Sustainability  

Building & Operations

• In 2010 the College opened the retrofitted Mullumbimby Campus, which recycled an old energy depot building. The passive solar design of our main campus building saves energy and water and provides a very pleasant learning space for our students.
•  We have solar hot water and a 30kw grid interactive photovoltaic system, and a small herb tea and fruit garden. We have planting raised beds in the courtyard with natives and edibles.

Encouraging Sustainable Behaviours  

• We have an extensive sustainability policy and encourage sustainable behaviours through orientation, signage and class discussions.  
• We run courses in partnership with the Mullumbimby Community Garden and our students undertake projects at the garden  

Local Learning, Regional Impact, Global Significance  

• We have a wide range of sustainability oriented courses from short taster workshops to longer courses. This includes hands on education in energy efficiency, food growing, composting, tours of sustainable communities and houses, chemical free bush regeneration, energy efficient house design and many other topics. All teachers and facilitators are passionate and committed sustainability practitioners themselves. The program changes from term to term so keep checking to see whats on offer by clicking here  
• Permaculture Certificate III: Our accredited Permaculture program provides Certificate III & IV level qualifications. Students are undertaking practical projects in backyards, community gardens, schools, farms and other community initiatives    
• We embed sustainability learning into our VET programs and provide professional development in sustainability skills for our tutors  
• We provide professional development in a range of sustainability topics such as Understanding Education for Sustainability. If you want training contact us to discuss your needs

For over 30 years, Byron Community College has been a beacon of learning and community engagement in the Byron Shire. As a nationally recognised training provider, we have consistently delivered high-quality education and training programs that meet the diverse needs of our community. Our commitment to lifelong learning and personal development is reflected in the wide range of courses we offer, from accredited programs to general interest courses, all designed to empower individuals and foster community wellbeing.

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