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...
End of Year Picnic!
It's been a big year including a big state election! Gather with your fellow Melbourne campaigners to unwind and share stories. We'll be gathering and eating from 1pm on Saturday 6 December at Edinburgh Gardens. At 2pm we'll open the space for people to nominate...
Strategy and Soul Bookclub
Summer Discussion and Strategy Workshop Strategy and Soul is the riveting David versus Goliath story of the campaign against Philadelphia casino development. Written by Daniel Hunter, experienced US activist educator, the book reads like a novel but teaches...
Circles of Commitment
The October Melbourne Campaigners Network session focused on Stepping People Up: Pathways for strong campaigns. Naomi Blackburn, MCN co-convenor and Director of Power in Numbers, facilitated a well attended, thought provoking session. There was plenty of 'juice' in...
People’s Climate March: Why did people participate?
The international People’s Climate Mobilisation has involved inspiring large rallies around the world – including an epic 310,000 in New York City. In Melbourne around 30,000 turned out on Sunday 21 September, a beautiful spring day. Four volunteers undertook a survey...
Stepping People Up
Pathways for strong campaigns. If a social change campaign or group isn't growing, it's declining! Beyond likes on Facebook or email signups, what are the ways you involve people in your campaign? How do you step folks up from supporter to volunteer and beyond? The...
Campaign Communications Course
Boost your capacity to tell the story of your campaign or advocacy project. Engage people in action, reach key stakeholders and translate words and ideas into impact. Effective Communication Techniques, the final unit of the Graduate Certificate of Community Advocacy...
Learning from history, committing to solidarity
Karrina Nolan and Amelia Telford facilitated an excellent session for our August MCN. After the usual networking Karrina set the context that needs to be front of mind when working with Indigenous communities: Over 50% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...