Nov 18, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
It’s been a big year including a big state election! Gather with your fellow Melbourne campaigners to unwind and share stories. We’ll be gathering and eating from 1pm on Saturday 6 December at Edinburgh Gardens. At 2pm we’ll open the space for people...
Oct 14, 2014 | Community Organising, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Workshop Reports
The October Melbourne Campaigners Network session focused on Stepping People Up: Pathways for strong campaigns. Naomi Blackburn, MCN co-convenor and Director of Power in Numbers, facilitated a well attended, thought provoking session. There was plenty of...
Sep 17, 2014 | Community Organising, Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
Pathways for strong campaigns. If a social change campaign or group isn’t growing, it’s declining! Beyond likes on Facebook or email signups, what are the ways you involve people in your campaign? How do you step folks up from supporter to volunteer and...
Sep 2, 2014 | Featured, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Social Movement History, Workshop Reports
Karrina Nolan and Amelia Telford facilitated an excellent session for our August MCN. After the usual networking Karrina set the context that needs to be front of mind when working with Indigenous communities: Over 50% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Jul 17, 2014 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
There is a rich history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s resistance in this country. Many of those stories have not been shared widely or given the recognition they deserve. Non-Indigenous activists at times feel unsure about what role to play...
Jul 9, 2014 | Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Social Movement History
The Melbourne Campaigners’ Network event on Anti-Poverty Organising in Australia was a well attended energising and inspiring discussion, countering the doom and gloom of the latest attacks on the welfare system. The night included an overview of the history of...