Jul 17, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
There is a rich history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s resistance in this country. Many of those stories have not been shared widely or given the recognition they deserve. Non-Indigenous activists at times feel unsure about what role to play...
Jul 9, 2014 | Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Social Movement History
The Melbourne Campaigners’ Network event on Anti-Poverty Organising in Australia was a well attended energising and inspiring discussion, countering the doom and gloom of the latest attacks on the welfare system. The night included an overview of the history of...
Jun 18, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
The 2014 Budget includes a massive attack on Australia’s welfare system and the people who access it. This is the latest, and perhaps most blatant, of numerous attacks over a number of decades. So, if we’ve been here before, what can we learn from past...
May 22, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Movement Building
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to reschedule MCN: Indigenous Campaigns & Solidarity (to 14 August), BUT WAIT – we have a hot new topic ready to go!! The impacts of this budget are widespread, but how do we make the most of this opportunity to take...
May 10, 2014 | About PTW, Sustaining Activism
Woot! Plan to Win’s sibling project Plan to Thrive is one year old. Plan to Thrive is a shared blog with multiple contributors, convened by Holly Hammond (Director of PTW) and Helen Cox. In the first year 42 posts on the topic of activist health and wellbeing...
