THE BIG FIX LTD.

THE BIG FIX LTD. is a registered Australian charity established in 2007, dedicated to fostering a collaborative solutions-focused culture that restores the health of communities and the planet. It operates as an umbrella organisation supporting various initiatives including The Big Fix Media, Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute, Blackheath Community Farm, and youth social enterprise Edgy Blue Mountains. The organisation works across sectors to redesign systems in media, education, business, and community connection, aiming to enable all life to thrive.

Mission and Vision

The mission of THE BIG FIX LTD. is to change the story by growing a culture centred on collaboration and solutions. Its vision is to support communities in developing place-based, hyperlocal and bioregional solutions that contribute to restoring planetary health. This involves creatively redesigning how people live, work, and connect, with a strong focus on the arts and storytelling as central tools for transformation.

Main Objectives

• Develop and share innovative models for sustainable living and working in the 21st century
• Support community-led initiatives that promote environmental regeneration and social wellbeing
• Provide education and training in permaculture, social enterprise, and community development
• Operate and support community farms and local media platforms that amplify positive stories and solutions
• Encourage collaboration across sectors to retrofit systems for ecological and social resilience

Benefiting Groups

• Local communities seeking sustainable development and stronger social connections
• Youth engaged through social enterprise and educational programs
• Artists and storytellers who contribute to cultural and social innovation
• Environmental advocates and permaculture practitioners
• Broader society benefiting from restored ecosystems and healthier communities

Services and Activities

• Operating community farms such as Blackheath Community Farm to foster local food production and community engagement
• Providing free permaculture and social enterprise design training and mentoring, especially for young people
• Running media platforms focused on ‘fixing news’ that highlight solutions rather than crises
• Facilitating workshops, events, and collaborative projects that promote ecological restoration and social innovation
• Supporting initiatives like the Blue Mountains Pluriversity and Permaculture Institute to advance sustainable education
• Encouraging community participation and connection through local networks and projects

Supporters can contribute to the ongoing work of THE BIG FIX LTD. through donations, sponsorship, or by engaging with its various programs and media services.