Randall Smith from PowerLabs shares a framework for thinking about training and behaviour change called KSW or KSAW.
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Looking for articles, books, case studies, tips about social change and activism? You’ve found the right place – The Commons Social Change Library.
How Workers Defeated Anti-Strike Laws in the 1970s
Read an excerpt from the book, Without Bosses: Radical Trade Unionism in the 1970s, about workers retaining the right to strike.
Door Knocking: A Case Study in Moving People to Take Action
A sample script and tips learnt from having climate conversations whilst door knocking in the lead up to the 2022 Australian election.
It’s All About Power: A Guide to Thinking Differently about Power for Solidarity in Social Change
This guide has resources to help you think about how power is at play and to take action to transform power and build solidarity in social change.
Deep Canvassing Scripts and Examples
Here is a collection of resources about deep canvassing scripts including script examples and ideas, video training and podcasts.
Before Action Reviews (BARs) and After Action Reviews (AARs)
Useful tools to help with planning and reflections in your campaigns – Before Action Reviews (BARs) and After Action Reviews (AARs).
Aboriginal Change Makers: Stories of Aboriginal Self-determination and Empowerment
Stories and event about the role of Aboriginal Change Makers in the fight for equality and a more just society for all of us.
Jail Solidarity and Supporting Prisoners
Guides, stories and studies on ways in which campaigners and protesters have responded to arrest and imprisonment for political activities.
No War Opera House Graffiti Action: An Interview with Dave Burgess
Interview with Dave Burgess who graffitied No War onto the Sydney Opera House to show opposition to the war in Iraq in 2003.
Global Atlas of Environmental Justice: Environmental Conflicts in Australia
Access and learn about environmental conflict case studies in Australia and around the world using the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice.
A Framework for Thinking about Training and Behaviour Change
Randall Smith from PowerLabs shares a framework for thinking about training and behaviour change called KSW or KSAW.
How Workers Defeated Anti-Strike Laws in the 1970s
Read an excerpt from the book, Without Bosses: Radical Trade Unionism in the 1970s, about workers retaining the right to strike.
Door Knocking: A Case Study in Moving People to Take Action
A sample script and tips learnt from having climate conversations whilst door knocking in the lead up to the 2022 Australian election.
It’s All About Power: A Guide to Thinking Differently about Power for Solidarity in Social Change
This guide has resources to help you think about how power is at play and to take action to transform power and build solidarity in social change.
Deep Canvassing Scripts and Examples
Here is a collection of resources about deep canvassing scripts including script examples and ideas, video training and podcasts.
Before Action Reviews (BARs) and After Action Reviews (AARs)
Useful tools to help with planning and reflections in your campaigns – Before Action Reviews (BARs) and After Action Reviews (AARs).
Aboriginal Change Makers: Stories of Aboriginal Self-determination and Empowerment
Stories and event about the role of Aboriginal Change Makers in the fight for equality and a more just society for all of us.
Jail Solidarity and Supporting Prisoners
Guides, stories and studies on ways in which campaigners and protesters have responded to arrest and imprisonment for political activities.
No War Opera House Graffiti Action: An Interview with Dave Burgess
Interview with Dave Burgess who graffitied No War onto the Sydney Opera House to show opposition to the war in Iraq in 2003.
Global Atlas of Environmental Justice: Environmental Conflicts in Australia
Access and learn about environmental conflict case studies in Australia and around the world using the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice.