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Faces of Change: Podcast by Marshall Ganz

Podcast with Marshall Ganz and leaders about how they organize their communities and build the power their people need to achieve real change.

Podcasts About Decolonisation, First Nations Justice and Invasion Day

People’s History of Australia-podcast and blog looking at Australian history from the perspective of ordinary people fighting together for a better life.

The Social Change Agency Podcast

A monthly podcast by The Social Change Agency interviewing inspiring changemakers. Interviews about movement building, community organising and social change.

ChangeMakers Organising School – Online Course (Videos)

ChangeMakers Organising School – Training (videos and slides) to connect and deepen knowledge to organise for social change.

ChangeMakers Organising School – Season Three

ChangeMakers Organising School – Training (videos and slides) to connect and deepen knowledge to organise for social change.

Reset Recommended Reading – October 2020

How do we keep fighting for a better future? Part of it is reflecting, inquiring and generating new ideas. Here are a list of resources to get you thinking.

ChangeMakers Organising School – Season Two

Notes from training sessions hosted by ChangeMakers and Tipping Point April to July 2020. The training aims to equip organisers and campaigners to respond to challenges and continue their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Resources About Australian Housing Justice and Unwaged Rights Campaigns

Resources focused on case studies and stories of how communities have organised to secure housing, financial and other support for the unwaged and those on low incomes.

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Squatting’s place in winning Emergency Housing, 1945-48

A talk about how the squatting of empty houses and military camps forced governments in Australia to provide emergency shelter in the 1940s.

Citizen Generated Data: Toolkits and Guides

Useful guides from CIVICUS to learn how to gather information and data for a campaign using surveys, focus groups and interviews.

Books about Women & Leadership

Five books recommended by participants and convenors of Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. This list includes comprehensive discussions about women’s leadership, practical guides, and two memoirs from inspiring women leaders.

Mindfulness: A Guided Meditation for Nature and Community Connection

Mindfulness practices can help us feel more grounded, calm and present during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Includes a guided meditation and links to others.

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Storytelling and Social Activism with Young People

A podcast about the role of young people in social activism by Dr Marilyn Metta at the Activism @ The Margins conference in 2020.

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ChangeMakers Organising School – Season One: Organising in a Pandemic

Notes from training sessions hosted by ChangeMakers and Tipping Point April to July 2020. The training aims to equip organisers and campaigners to respond to challenges and continue their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Australian Black Lives Matter Rallies

Articles, videos and podcasts related to Black Lives Matter & Stop Aboriginal Deaths in Custody rallies in Australia, early June 2020.

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Activist Inspiration and Learning in Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping many of us at home. Without the usual forums, film nights, and other campaign activities how can we connect to inspiration and continue learning? Here are films, podcasts, webinars and online courses.

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People’s History of Australia Podcast

People’s History of Australia-podcast and blog looking at Australian history from the perspective of ordinary people fighting together for a better life.

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Social Change Radio Directory

Community broadcasters are an important part of social movements. The Commons Social Change Radio Directory includes details of almost 100 radio shows from 5 Australian states.

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Digital Campaigning: Start Here

Digital campaigning leverages technology to create change through emails, petitions, and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more. Here is a list of resources to get you started.

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Organising: Start Here

Organising builds people power for change. Here is a list of resources to get you started including introductions, different approaches, manuals, tactics, videos and more.

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