Dec 10, 2025 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Training
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...
Dec 7, 2025 | Campaign Strategy, Case Study, Community Organising, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Workshop Reports
The December Melbourne Campaigners Network gathered around 18 folks for reflection on 2011 and to consider the 100% Renewables campaign case study. The presenter, Andrew Bray, shares his slides and take home messages here. Thanks Andrew! 100% Renewables is a community...
Nov 21, 2025 | Engaging New Activists, Featured, Sustaining Activism, Workshop Reports
I had a fun time at the Commonground Festival, enjoying the beautiful environment, lovely music and friendly folks. I also ran a short workshop on ‘Getting Started in Activism’. It was a great discussion and it made me think a lot about what it takes for people to get...
Nov 16, 2025 | Art & Creativity, Social Movement History, Story-based Strategy, Sustaining Activism
My friend Anne O’Brien is involved in putting on Songs of Meaning and Power in Sydney, 25 – 27 November. The weekend includes a number of workshops and song sharing circles to connect people with each other and their motivations for activism. This coming weekend I’ll...
Nov 7, 2025 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Training
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...
