Manyana Permaculture

About

Community-focused professional with 15+ years of experience across property management, retail, and community environments. Skilled in relationship building, event coordination, group facilitation, administration, and environmental/community advocacy.

Experience

• Retail Nursery Assistant
  Gardenhaven Nursery
  2020 – 2023
• Community Engagement, Education & Environmental Advocacy
  2020 – 2026
• Property Manager / Administrator
  Bendalong Holiday Rentals
  2012 – 2020
• Reception, Accounting, Graphic Design

Education

• Regenerate Leadership Training
  Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
  2023 – 2024
• Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations Training
  Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations Training
  2023 – 2023
• Seasons of Change Companion Training
  Good Grief
  2023 – 2023
• Certificate IV in Permaculture
  TAFE Riverina
  2015 – 2016

Skills

• Planning
• Email Management
• Community Engagement
• Event Coordination
• Administration
• Calendar management
• Compliance
• Records Management
• Travel Booking Systems
• Databases
• Electronic Filing

Courses & certifications

• Permaculture Teaching Certificate · Sunny Road Permaculture · 2022

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Founding Member, Manyana Matters Environmental Association (MMEA)

  Helped build community resilience through collaboration, environmental stewardship, and community events.

• Founding Member, Five Villages Community Garden

  Contributed to a community gardening initiative focused on resilience and sustainability.

• Wellbeing Officer, Manyana Matters Environmental Association

  Coordinated and facilitated regular meetings and organised community events delivering mental health and peer support.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• gardening
• permaculture
• community advocacy
• environmental stewardship