I've had the desire and awareness for decades of wanting to grow my own food, and have done so with varying successes when my situation has allowed. (ie location, health)
Permaculture principles and processes fit well with my personal outlook and are growing daily all the more relevant for the earth. I haven't attended a PDC although I have rubbed along with many graduates over the years and have read and discussed permaculture a lot.
I am resident at Bellbunya (a new WPN member) and fully support our community's commitment to permaculture.