Sep 23, 2015 | Events, Facilitation, Group Process, Training
Trainers and facilitators play a vital role in social movements – helping people to gain the clarity and skills they need to make change in the world. Australia has a small and creative social movement support sector but it would be wonderful to see many more...
Jul 21, 2015 | Events, Facilitation, Group Process, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
Do you spend a lot of your life in meetings? Or does it just feel like it?! Meetings are a big part of working collectively but too often… they suck. But with some preparation and a few simple techniques we can hold meetings that: get outcomes feel engaging bring in...
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...
Feb 24, 2015 | Case Study, Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
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...
Jan 26, 2015 | Book Review, Campaign Strategy, Case Study, Community Organising, Events
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...