Oct 13, 2018 | Diversity & Anti-Oppression Work, Facilitation, Gender
It’s a familiar situation. You’re at a forum, seminar or conference and the MC opens up for questions. Out of nowhere a man steps up, strongly opinionated, ready to pose a question – or perhaps offer their own perspective as a comment, prompting the MC to enquire ‘do...
Sep 18, 2017 | Community Organising, Diversity & Anti-Oppression Work, Engaging New Activists, Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Movement Building
How do we get woke and stay woke? This Melbourne Campaigners’ Network session looks at a key issue in organising: how do we become aware of oppression and motivated to do something about it, and how do we support others on the same path? Critical consciousness, or...
Jun 5, 2017 | Book Review, Diversity & Anti-Oppression Work, Events, Social Movement History
Decolonizing Solidarity: Dilemmas and Directions for Supporters of Indigenous Struggles is a book by Clare Land. The book is based on interviews with 24 Aboriginal community members and non-Aboriginal activists, and includes what the author has personally learned...
Mar 31, 2015 | Diversity & Anti-Oppression Work, Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
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...
