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Citizen Science at its Best

🌱 I’m always humbled by the depth of insight shared during our Community Sustainability Frameworks™ (CSF) workshops. Local voices bring unmatched knowledge of environmental, social, cultural, and economic challenges — it’s citizen science in action and the heartbeat of real change. towards a sustainable future.  💚

At our recent workshop, participants highlighted how disconnected systems often prevent sustainable outcomes. With guidance from Dr. Polistina, we used systems thinking to identify local gaps and explored global frameworks to help bridge them through the identification of opportunities for change.

Want to spark sustainable change in your community or organisation?
📩 Get in touch to book a CSF workshop.

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Community Sustainability Frameworks™ Workshop

Our next Community Sustainability Frameworks™ Workshop

will be on Saturday, 19th July 2025

The Farm 14 Sattler Road Meridan Plains Qld

People throughout our communities actively seek answers on how to drive meaningful change towards sustainability, with many looking for clear solutions and collaborative efforts.

Sustainability expert Dr. Kim Polistina will lead participants through this interactive Community Sustainability Frameworks™ workshop, introducing key sustainability domains and the essential elements for building sustainable, socially just, and culturally resilient local systems.

The workshop will demonstrate how individuals, communities, and local businesses can actively contribute to creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future. This is a critical step toward driving meaningful change, strengthening local communities, and connecting with the broader national and global sustainability movement.

The interactive sessions are designed to build on the participants’ existing expertise, emphasising the vital role citizen science plays in driving social change. Activities will highlight the benefits of partnerships, collaboration and a shared value for sustainable futures.

Saturday, 19th July, 2025

12.00 pm – 4.00 pm

$65 / person

(light refreshments only)

The Farm

14 Sattler Road

Meridan Plains 4551

Booking Link or Use the QR Code below: https://square.link/u/rpav3mi0

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Officially a LocalBuy Pre-Qualified Supplier – Let’s Partner!

We’re proud to share that Eternal World Pty. Ltd. is now officially verified as a LocalBuy Pre-Qualified Supplier for diversity of Training Services LB327, including specialisation in Sustainability consultancy and training.

This verification confirms that Eternal World Pty. Ltd. has met all the financial, workplace health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements to be appointed to an LGA arrangement, as per the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld).

Our pre-qualification reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions that help our clients meet their legislative, strategic, workforce and sustainability goals.

This recognition streamlines procurement for local governments and other eligible entities, giving them confidence that we meet LocalBuy’s high standards for quality, capability, and compliance. It also makes it easier for communities, organisations, councils, and government departments across Queensland – and beyond – to engage us for trusted training and consultancy services, particularly in sustainability-focused training courses and programmes.

We’re excited to support councils and government agencies by upskilling their staff across a wide range of workplace topics, with a strong emphasis on sustainability knowledge. Our goal is to help our clients deliver efficient, reliable, and value-driven outcomes.

Let’s work together to build a more highly skilled workforce able to implement a resilient and sustainable future.

📌 Find us on the LocalBuy supplier list to see how we can support your next project.

Or
📞 Contact us today for a 15-minute FREE consultation.

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Website Facelift

We are excited to announce that our website has been upgraded!

Explore our new introduction page outlining the work we have completed towards sustainability. The new domain headings help you to navigate the diversity of programmes, projects, and workshops we have completed. Each one is a testament to our commitment to social change in all elements of the sustainability domains.

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Eternal World has been verified as a Workforce Evolve Employer

We are proud to announce that we are now a verified Workforce Evolve employer.

Being verified as a Workforce Evolve employer demonstrates our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

This verification acknowledges our achievement and skills in workplace practices for recruitment, retention, and management to maintain this commitment.

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Sustainable Transformations (TM) Workshop Program

The importance of change towards a sustainable world cannot be overstated.  It is a responsibility we all share, yet change can be daunting, and the hardest part is knowing where to start.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new sustainability workshop program – Sustainable TransformationsTM.

Our workshop program is designed to make this process achievable, manageable, and, effective. The program aims to equip you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that are imperative for the success of your sustainability journey, regardless of whether you are a community group, a government department or a business. Throughout this workshop program, we will delve into various facets of sustainability, exploring practical solutions and innovative ideas that can be implemented both personally and professionally. 

We encourage active participation, open discussion, and collaborative learning among all participants providing structured guidance and practical tools to ensure that participants can successfully implement their knowledge.

Workshop content is tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each client. Complete the entire three-day program or work progressively through individual modules. Together, we can inspire change, cultivate a mindset of sustainability, and take meaningful steps towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

Contact us today to discuss how we can assist with your sustainability journey.

We are proud to be celebrating our 3rd year as an ecoBiz 3-star award recipient

We are pleased to announce that Eternal World has received our 3-star ecoBiz Award for the third consecutive year.

This is a testament to the significant strides we continue to make towards sustainability in our business practices and operations.

Eternal World has been recognised as an ecoBiz Star Partner for our exceptional efforts and results in implementing measures to be more efficient with our energy, waste, and water usage.

We believe that to assist others in making changes towards a sustainable future, we need to start with our behaviour changes. Techniques we have utilised include installing solar panels and water tanks and reducing, recycling and/or composting the majority of our waste.

Find out more about our sustainability commitment on our website.

Community Sustainability Frameworks™ Workshop

DUE TO THE FEDERAL ELECTION, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, 24TH MAY, 2025.

ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME

People throughout our communities actively seek answers on how to drive meaningful change towards sustainability, with many looking for clear solutions and collaborative efforts.

Community Sustainability Frameworks™ guide the various elements within the domains of sustainability, outlining how individuals, groups, businesses, and governments can collaborate to create sustainable communities that interconnect across regions and beyond.

This workshop will introduce participants to CSFs and the many roles people can adopt to implement and maintain change towards sustainability in our communities.

The interactive sessions are designed to build on the group’s existing expertise, emphasising the vital role citizen science plays in driving social change. Activities will highlight the benefits of partnerships, collaboration and a shared value for sustainable futures.

New Date – Saturday, 24th May, 2025

12.00 pm – 4.00 pm

$75 / person

(light refreshments only)

Kirra Hill Community & Cultural Centre

The Arts Activity Room

1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta 4225

Limited spaces available – book quickly to avoid missing out!

Scan the code or click HERE to book. Problems connecting to the booking site? Contact Us directly to book.

Please Book Carefully – No refund policy

People, Planet, Pint – Another Social Gathering of Sustainable Minds

Sunshine Coast – People, Planet, Pint is happening again next Wednesday!

Where

Cotton Tree Beach Bar, Shop 2, 13-15 The Esplanade, Cotton Tree Qld. 4558 Australia

When

Wednesday 2nd April, 4.30pm – 6.30pm (AEST)

What

A group of super cool people working in or interested in sustainability will have a FREE drink together in a great location, with no PowerPoint presentations to be seen. It’s about building a community of people who can share what they know, ask questions, and help solve some of the big challenges our businesses are facing.

As always, a huge thanks to our sponsor, Krystal, for supporting us in hosting these events. If you know of any local businesses wanting to sponsor an event, we would be happy to chat!

Booking Link

Register at this link, and Jen Gearing and Eternal World’s Dr. Kim Polistina will look forward to seeing you there.

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Future Systems of a Sustainable World Seminar – Local 2 Global insights into Sustainable Energy

This seminar, held at Southern Cross University Gold Coast, brought together local and global experts in sustainable energy to discuss its role within broader local to global sustainability systems.

Dr. Kim Polistina from Eternal World Pty. Ltd. framed the seminar using a systems thinking approach, encouraging participants to consider how sustainable energy fits within sustainability systems for communities and beyond.

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Dr. Kim Polistina addressed the group on elements of a future global sustainable system.

Innovations from Europe were presented by Dr. Margot Pellegrino & Prof. Bruno Barroca, from Gustav Eiffel University, Paris. Their first presentation focussed on the experience of climate urban design workshops organised as part of the European Erasmus UCCRN-Edu project. The second presentation discussed the urban impact of decentralized power generation and storage and how these transformations enhance cities’ adaptation and resilience to natural hazards and climate change.

Dr. Margot Pellegrino & Prof. Bruno Barroca, from Gustav Eiffel University, Paris.

The seminar showcased local change towards sustainability. Carmen Stewart from Future Scapes Consultancy highlighted the role of human behavior in sustainability, discussing the Imagine Northern Rivers project and the importance of creating a trustworthy, believable vision for a sustainable future. Malcolm Edgar from the Currumbin Ecovillage Energy Group shared an insightful presentation on the ecovillage’s sustainable energy journey, highlighting innovations, challenges, legislation, and promising future progress in powering a sustainable community.

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Participants discussed the long-term benefits of sustainable and renewable energy in replacing fossil fuels and their positive impact on combating climate change.

Would you like to provide a Futures Systems for a Sustainable World Seminar for your community or organisation? We can develop the content to address any pressing issues you would like to explore.

Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation or to request a quote.

Future Systems of a Sustainable World – Free Seminar

Join us at Southern Cross University on the beautiful Gold Coast, Queensland to navigate the complex challenges of our time. Climate change, resource and habitat depletion, poverty, social inequality and more. This seminar unites international and local experts committed to creating a more sustainable world, promoting the exchange of innovative solutions and valuable insights, and focusing on how community-level sustainable energy plays a key role in shaping sustainable futures.

Sessions will be presented on community sustainability frameworks, European perspectives on sustainable urban development, community energy and virtual power plants (VPPs), climate change and more. Local Indigenous experts will discuss programmes on renewable energy for long-term resilience for remote communities. Find inspiration in the changes communities and organisations are already making to foster a sustainable future, and discover how sustainable and renewable energy is contributing to this transformation.

The day will finish with an interactive expert panel discussion where your questions, thoughts and discussions are encouraged.

Monday 3rd March, 2025

1.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Southern Cross University (Gold Coast)

Building A, Room 4.05

Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225

Afternoon tea provided

To book scan the QR Code or use the booking link

Contact us for more details on this event.

Ph: +61 (0) 498 25 8383 (PLEASE NOTE NEW NUMBER)

Local Sustainability Heroes – Orange Sky

Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service. It is dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness or doing it tough. The service began in 2014 from a garage in suburban Brisbane. It now operates in 64 locations around Australia and 6 in New Zealand.

Warm showers, clean laundry and community acceptance and inclusion are some of our basic physiological and social human needs. Too often, these needs are inaccessible. Those experiencing homelessness or going through hardship often face this issue.

Orange Sky provides a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive space. It is for people experiencing loneliness or disconnection from the community. They can access free laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation. In doing so, they implement social sustainability. This promotes good health and well-being. It fosters social inclusion. It also celebrates human rights and dignity.

Eternal World applauds the tireless work of those at Orange Sky. They make our society and culture more just. They also make it more sustainable and kind.

Please visit their website via the link for more information and to make a donation to this incredible service: Orange Sky

A huge thank you to Orange Sky for helping Australia work towards the implementation of the following Sustainable Development Goals

DO YOU KNOW A SUSTAINABILITY HERO WE CAN PROMOTE THROUGH THE ETERNAL WORLD BLOG?

PLEASE  LET US KNOW – WE’D LOVE TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE GREAT WORK THEY ARE DOING.

Community Sustainability Frameworks Workshop – Lismore

It is always inspiring to spend time with people who are motivated and passionate about re/building their communities to be more sustainable.

Participants at our recent Community Sustainability Frameworks (CSFs) workshop were one such group. Our afternoon was spent at the beautiful and historic Northern Rivers Conservatorium in Lismore. The group discussed the role of CSFs in sustainable re/development of the Northern Rivers region.

Sustainability values and overarching domains, sustainable urban designs and what is required from the entire community, and beyond, to implement and maintain sustainable communities were discussed. Current global to local examples of communities and governments changing towards sustainability were showcased. This provided the opportunity for participants to analyse possibilities for re/development in the Northern Rivers region and their own communities.

The workshop finished with a sustainability mapping exercise. Ideas emerged around permaculture and home ownership. There was discussion about decent pay and work, along with challenging the status quo of housing development models. Other topics included sustainable transport, resilient community spaces, especially emergency evacuation sites. Renewable energy and opportunities for human/non-human interaction in thriving habitats were also considered, among many more.

Contact us to be notified of the date and details of our next CSFs event in Lismore March 2025,

Or if you would like to book a free 15-minute consultation on how we could best assist with your sustainability journey.