Dec 9, 2016 | Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Sustaining Activism, Workshop Reports
Do progressive organisations have a responsibility to live their values in their workplaces? Can campaigning organisations demand progressive change without demonstrating that we adhere to its basic values – treating people with dignity, people having the right to be...
Oct 30, 2016 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
We all know progressive organisations that don’t have a great track record in terms of working conditions. There can be a disjunct between stated values (equality! justice! respect!) and the treatment of workers. What can we do to make sure our organisations and...
Apr 25, 2016 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Sustaining Activism
A relaxing session that will share new ideas and tools for activist wellbeing. Holly Hammond (Plan to Win and Plan to Thrive) recently travelled to the UK and Spain for a research trip about activist health and wellbeing. Her trip included: Participating in Sustaining...
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...
