Introductory video where you can learn more about the Commons Library. The video is presented by Iain McIntyre, Commons Librarian and Historian.
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Looking for inspiring videos, films and documentaries about social change and activism? The Commons Library has collated them for you.
The 2023 Voice Referendum Outcome: A Messaging Guide
In the aftermath of a challenging referendum loss, our communities are facing a critical juncture. GetUp and Australian Progress offer a messaging guide for social change organisations, helping you speak out and channel emotions into constructive action. Read an excerpt and download the full report.
Organising Civil Disobedience for Newcomers
350.org shares valuable lessons on organizing civil disobedience for newcomers, emphasizing trust-building, narrative development, preparation for repression, affinity groups, and post-action debriefing.
New to Activism, Organising and Campaigning? Start Here!
A collection of resources by The Commons Social Change Library to help you learn all about activism, organising and campaigning.
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.
First Nations Resources: Start Here
A guide to First Nations campaigning and activist resources in the Commons Social Change Library including stories and perspectives.
Passing the Message Stick: Messages that Build Support for Change on First Nations Justice
Persuasive messaging to build widespread support for transformative change, like treaties, truth-telling and representation, now and beyond the referendum.
Quotes about Power and Social Change
A collection of quotes about power, social change and organising collected by the Commons Social Change Library.
Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
Rules for Radicals is a book by community activist and writer Saul D. Alinsky about how to successfully run a movement for change.
A Community Guide for Opposing Hate
The manual provides step by step actions for those who want to do something about hate, not only for the immediate aftermath of a hateful act, but for years to come to improve their community.
Introduction to the Commons Social Change Library (Video)
Introductory video where you can learn more about the Commons Library. The video is presented by Iain McIntyre, Commons Librarian and Historian.
The 2023 Voice Referendum Outcome: A Messaging Guide
In the aftermath of a challenging referendum loss, our communities are facing a critical juncture. GetUp and Australian Progress offer a messaging guide for social change organisations, helping you speak out and channel emotions into constructive action. Read an excerpt and download the full report.
Organising Civil Disobedience for Newcomers
350.org shares valuable lessons on organizing civil disobedience for newcomers, emphasizing trust-building, narrative development, preparation for repression, affinity groups, and post-action debriefing.
New to Activism, Organising and Campaigning? Start Here!
A collection of resources by The Commons Social Change Library to help you learn all about activism, organising and campaigning.
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.
First Nations Resources: Start Here
A guide to First Nations campaigning and activist resources in the Commons Social Change Library including stories and perspectives.
Passing the Message Stick: Messages that Build Support for Change on First Nations Justice
Persuasive messaging to build widespread support for transformative change, like treaties, truth-telling and representation, now and beyond the referendum.
Quotes about Power and Social Change
A collection of quotes about power, social change and organising collected by the Commons Social Change Library.
Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
Rules for Radicals is a book by community activist and writer Saul D. Alinsky about how to successfully run a movement for change.
A Community Guide for Opposing Hate
The manual provides step by step actions for those who want to do something about hate, not only for the immediate aftermath of a hateful act, but for years to come to improve their community.