Feb 11, 2014 | Community Organising, Featured
Community organising is a term that is being used more and more in Australian social movements – but what does it really mean? Here’s a brief introduction to some of the key principles. Community organising builds power through gathering people with...
Jan 21, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Sustaining Activism
CANCELLED I’m sorry to say that we’ve decided to cancel Sunday’s events for the health and safety of us all! It’s expected the weather will be over 40 degrees and that seems incompatible with picnicking or setting healthy goals. We’re...
Nov 21, 2013 | Activist Security, Book Review
Ellen Roberts reviews Undercover: The True Story of Britain’s Secret Police. In November 2011 at Occupy London someone handed me a flyer to an anti-fracking demo, inviting me to meet the group the next day and travel with them to an industry meeting. The next day I...
Nov 20, 2013 | Events, Story-based Strategy, Training
Tasmanian conservationists, campaigners and change-makers have never needed better skills, strategic thinking and tools at their fingertips. To help develop these skills, Environment Tasmania is hosting a weekend of training in Hobart at the end of November. The...
Nov 19, 2013 | Campaign Strategy, Community Organising, Events, Social Movement History, Training
Holly Hammond, Director of Plan to Win, is excited to be working with the Chisholm Institute to develop and deliver the Graduate Certificate in Community Advocacy in 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for change agents to deepen their skills and knowledge through...
