Welcome to Sustainable Living Armidale
a Transition Initiative

SLA wins best community float at Armidale Autumn Parade 2009
SLA wins best community float
at Armidale Autumn Parade 2009

What are you interested in? We are always looking for new people to join our working groups:

Food, Energy, Awareness & Education, Transport, Theatre, Heart & Soul, or start one!

Tuesday Open Forum

JULY 7th, 7 pm at Kent House, 141 Faulkner St (opp. Central Park).

Money, and the vulnerability of an economic system based on continuous growth, is the subject of the next Tuesday Forum organised by Sustainable Living Armidale – A Transition Initiative (SLA).

Dr Judith McNeill, an economist with a special interest in programs for regional development, will share her thoughts on why the global economy is in such turmoil, and the impact of this on local areas such as Armidale. Kevin Dupé, CEO of New England Credit Union, will join Dr McNeill and present his perspective.

“It seems inevitable that there will be a return to local capacities, local economies, local production of goods and services. If this is a planned and orderly change, we may experience a stronger sense of community and more satisfying lives,” Dr. McNeill said.

The talk will be followed by an open discussion about policies that might strengthen the capacity of a local community, including the localisation of investment and enterprise.

Inaugural Annual General Meeting of Sustainable Living Armidale Inc.

Tuesday 7th July 2009 following the usual Tuesday Open Forum which begins, as always, at 7pm

Kent House, 141 Faulkner St, Armidale

Agenda

  1. Welcome by current convenor, Jane Growns.
  2. Financial report for the year 2008/2009.
  3. Call for nominations for Convenor followed by vote.
  4. Call for nominations for Secretary followed by vote.
  5. Call for nominations for Treasurer followed by vote.
  6. Call for nominations for delegates from each of the subgroups: awareness, energy, food, heart & soul, and transport; followed by vote to endorse the delegates.
  7. General business
  8. Close

Please do come along and show your support.

Note that only financial members will be able to vote. You will of course be able to join on the night. Membership is $10 per annum. Download membership form. SLA Constitution and Rules

Public Information Forums

First Tuesday of the month, except January, 7 pm at Kent House, Faulkner Street, Armidale

Past Forums

Everyone is very welcome to come to these meetings whether they are a full member of SLA or not.

If you wish to become a full member of SLA, annual membership costs $10. Please return your money and application form to Jane Growns, 223 Taylor St, Armidale.

Our Vision

A thriving, proactive, self-reliant, low-carbon community.

Our Mission

To raise awareness of the implications of peak oil and climate change and to inspire and empower our community to build a more self-reliant, resilient future.

Our Values

Sustainable Living Armidale is a non-profit organisation which values:

  • caring for the earth and caring for people
  • empowerment
  • inclusive, participatory and democratic processes, which value the contribution of others
  • optimism and encourages positive change
  • inter-generational equity
  • sharing of knowledge and resources

Sustainable Living Armidale can be contacted at sla.convenors[AT]gmail.com