An in-depth account of the hundreds of campaigns and actions that were carried out across Australia against the war and conscription.
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Defying Censorship: The New Theatre and Till The Day I Die
Read an excerpt from the book, The New Theatre: People Plays and Politics Behind Australia’s Radical Theatre.
Campaign Communications Course
A course for grassroot groups to understand the basics of public communications for building a convincing, winning campaign.
Tips for Conducting Interviews about Sensitive Topics
Tips from Community Radio 3CR in Australia focussing specifically on interviews regarding sensitive topics.
Pillars of Power Analysis: Identify the Institutions
Identify the institutions that your target relies on for support so you can weaken or disrupt their power.
Power Mapping to Design a Winning Campaign Strategy
Map the power dynamics at play to identify your primary target and design a winning campaign strategy.
Legal Guides for Activists about Protests
A collection of legal guides and resources for activists about protesting in Australia
How to Conduct Interviews: Tips and Checklist
Tips and checklist on how to prepare, conduct, produce entertaining and informative interviews from Nicky Stott, Community Radio 3CR trainer.
Franklin River Campaign
Learn all about the successful Franklin River Campaign that took place in Tasmania in the 1980s. Includes videos & school resources.
How to Organise a Protest March
This article from The Activist Handbook explains step by step how to organise a protest to draw attention to your cause.
Draftmen Go Free: A History of the Anti-Conscription Movement in Australia
An in-depth account of the hundreds of campaigns and actions that were carried out across Australia against the war and conscription.
Defying Censorship: The New Theatre and Till The Day I Die
Read an excerpt from the book, The New Theatre: People Plays and Politics Behind Australia’s Radical Theatre.
Campaign Communications Course
A course for grassroot groups to understand the basics of public communications for building a convincing, winning campaign.
Tips for Conducting Interviews about Sensitive Topics
Tips from Community Radio 3CR in Australia focussing specifically on interviews regarding sensitive topics.
Pillars of Power Analysis: Identify the Institutions
Identify the institutions that your target relies on for support so you can weaken or disrupt their power.
Power Mapping to Design a Winning Campaign Strategy
Map the power dynamics at play to identify your primary target and design a winning campaign strategy.
Legal Guides for Activists about Protests
A collection of legal guides and resources for activists about protesting in Australia
How to Conduct Interviews: Tips and Checklist
Tips and checklist on how to prepare, conduct, produce entertaining and informative interviews from Nicky Stott, Community Radio 3CR trainer.
Franklin River Campaign
Learn all about the successful Franklin River Campaign that took place in Tasmania in the 1980s. Includes videos & school resources.
How to Organise a Protest March
This article from The Activist Handbook explains step by step how to organise a protest to draw attention to your cause.