Introduction to Activist Training Skills
Over the next six month Plan to Win has a special focus on developing activist trainers. Trainers and facilitators play a vital role in social movements – helping people to gain the clarity and skills they need to make change in the world. This session is open to...
Calling activist trainers!
Trainers and facilitators play a vital role in social movements - helping people to gain the clarity and skills they need to make change in the world. Australia has a small and creative social movement support sector but it would be wonderful to see many more people...
MCN: Better Activist Meetings
Do you spend a lot of your life in meetings? Or does it just feel like it?! Meetings are a big part of working collectively but too often… they suck. But with some preparation and a few simple techniques we can hold meetings that: get outcomes feel engaging bring in...
Time to move the rock
Holly Hammond and Sam La Rocca presented a workshop at Progress 2015, along with a video presentation from Daniel Hunter. The workshop explored Daniel’s metaphor ‘politicians are like a balloon tied to a rock’. This article from Holly and Sam captures the ideas shared...
Moving The Rock: Shifting Power for Sustained Change
On 7 May Holly Hammond and Sam La Rocca presented a workshop at Progress 2015, featuring Daniel Hunter via a video presentation. The workshop was very well attended (150 plus folks - thanks for coming out!) and the discussion, though brief, was rich. Here's some...
Plan to Win at Progress 2015
Progress 2015 is coming up, 7-9 May at Melbourne Town Hall. Check out the program to get a taste of what's in store - and if you're there, come and say hi! Here's three sessions involving Plan to Win's Director Holly Hammond. Sustaining Activism: Surviving, Thriving,...
Islamic Museum fieldtrip - How can we be better allies?
Over the last year or so it seems racist rhetoric has hit fever pitch... with direct consequences being felt in Muslim communities across the country. From abuse on public transport to mosques being vandalised. Many of us have asked the question - How can we stand in...
What stopped the EW Tunnel?
When it is people vs roads, it’s rare that people win. Despite the signed contracts, federal funding committed and homes acquired the East-West Tunnel project has been stopped! (For now at least). But what stopped it? We’ll take a look at the community campaign...
Strategy and Soul Bookclub Workshops
The online discussion of Strategy and Soul is in full swing - get in touch if you'd like to join. Here’s two opportunities to be part of the face-to-face bookclub. Weekend Workshop: Campaign Strategy with Soul A 1 ½ day workshop to apply the insights from Strategy and...
Graduate Certificate in Community Advocacy
Enrolments are open for the 2015 Graduate Certificate in Community Advocacy - Australia's most comprehensive social change qualification. This is an excellent opportunity for change agents to deepen their skills and knowledge through a unique accredited course. The...