Oct 2, 2013 | Campaign Strategy, Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
The Coalition are back at the helm in federal politics and definitely making their presence felt! Since the election they have started rolling out a harmful agenda across a range of issues many of us have fought for years to progress. How has this changed the context...
Jul 24, 2013 | Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Movement Building, Workshop Reports
This June I had an amazing opportunity to be part of building the power and momentum of the global climate movement. I spent a fortnight in Istanbul working on 350.org’s Global Power Shift which gathered 500 climate activists from over 130 countries. The fortnight...
Jul 15, 2013 | Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Movement Building
Global Power Shift has been a significant part of Plan to Win’s work this year. Stay tuned for an update from Holly Hammond about her involvement in training campaigners at GPS – and come along on 25 July for a report-back by Melbourne participants. Here,...
Jun 11, 2013 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
A report-back from Melbourne participants in 350.org’s Global Power Shift in Istanbul in June. 500 grassroots activists and leaders from around the world met over six days to prepare for the next phase of the global climate movement. Lucy Manne, Katie Higgins...
Jun 11, 2013 | Case Study, Melbourne Campaigners' Network, Movement Building, Workshop Reports
Last month’s Melbourne Campaigners’ Network was held on a grim rainy night but it was totally heartwarming! We shared stories of success – big or small, recent or distant. Activists are often so focused on problems. We’re used to battle and struggle. Unfortunately...
Apr 23, 2013 | Events, Melbourne Campaigners' Network
For our end-of-May event we’ll be focussing on all the good stuff – it’s the perfect pre-election morale boost! We’ll share stories of recent Australian campaign wins and significant wins from social movement history. We’ll be looking at how...