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20 March 2012 ~ 0 Comments

MCN May: Theories of Change

Whether or not you know it, you have the beginnings of a theory of change. All actions which attempt to change society reflect a theory of change of some kind, that is they reflect assumptions about how society works, what change is needed and how change happens. As campaigners our own theory of change develops [...]

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06 February 2012 ~ 0 Comments

MCN March: Art & Campaigning

MCN March: Art & Campaigning

Art and Campaigning The Melbourne Campaigner’s Network is a monthly gathering for campaigners, activists, and organisers to discuss ideas, exchange resources and discover new approaches to social change. Four great speakers confirmed: Tom Civil, community graphic designer and artist Arlene TextaQueen, Australia’s felt-tip super-heroine Van Thanh Rudd, artist and activist Jessie Boylan, photomedia artist The [...]

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10 December 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network: February

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network: February

The Melbourne Campaigner’s Network is a monthly gathering for campaigners, activists, and organisers to discuss ideas, exchange resources and discover new approaches to social change. The February session includes: More time for networking! Get to know your friendly Melbourne campaigners. Campaign Plans 2012. A chance for different groups to present their campaign plans for 2012 [...]

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07 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network: December

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network: December

The Melbourne Campaigner’s Network is a monthly gathering for campaigners, activists, and organisers to discuss ideas, exchange resources and discover new approaches to social change. The December session includes: Campaign Review 2011. A look back at the year in campaigning – the wins, the losses, and the lessons for the future. Campaign Case Study: 100% [...]

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02 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Sustaining Activism Workshop

Self-care and stress release strategies for people working towards social and ecological justice Activist energy is a precious resource. The struggles we find ourselves in can be incredibly stressful and emotionally demanding. With all the pressures in life do you find that your own needs end up at the bottom of the list? Take some [...]

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02 October 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network

The Melbourne Campaigner’s Network is a monthly gathering for campaigners, activists, and organisers to discuss ideas, exchange resources and discover new approaches to social change. Join us for three gatherings before the end of the year Thursday 6 October: Introduction to Story-based Strategy The way issues are framed and communicated – the battle of the [...]

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31 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Melbourne Campaigners’ Network: October

The Melbourne Campaigner’s Network is a monthly gathering for campaigners, activists, and organisers to discuss ideas, exchange resources and discover new approaches to social change. Introduction to Story-based Strategy The October meeting is a report-back by Holly Hammond, Director of Plan to Win, on the Advanced Story-based Strategy Practitioners Training run by smartMeme in Oakland, [...]

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