Antje, Author at The Commons

The Learning Zone Model

The Learning Zone Model offers three stages we often move through when we are learning something new. Understand how to learn successfully.

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The Creativity and Skill of Co-Facilitation

Co-facilitation as an important leadership practice. Here are some tools and processes for effective co-facilitation.

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The Art and Craft of Training Workshop Design

Frameworks and key considerations for designing successful training workshops based on Simon Sinek’s Golden Circles.

Australian Campaign Case Study: Divestment Campaign 2013 – 2021

Learn about the Divestment campaign case study in Australia which aimed to secure commitments from institutions to divest from fossil fuels.

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.

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Campaign Communications Course

A course for grassroot groups to understand the basics of public communications for building a convincing, winning campaign.

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Tips for Conducting Interviews about Sensitive Topics

Tips from Community Radio 3CR in Australia focussing specifically on interviews regarding sensitive topics.

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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

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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.

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Franklin River Campaign

Learn all about the successful Franklin River Campaign that took place in Tasmania in the 1980s. Includes videos & school resources.

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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.

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Sponsorships: Acquiring Money for an Event or Organization

Tips on how to acquire a sponsorship and approach organizations from The Activist Handbook, a wikipedia for activists.

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Power and Power Mapping: Start Here

Understanding power relationships is crucial knowledge for people engaged in social change. Here are guides, tools and other resources.

Why coalition building isn’t about the coalition: Listening, leading, and making change happen

What are the key elements of building a powerful coalition? Here are 3 tips to become a great coalition builder.

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What Makes a Brilliant Advocacy Strategy?

What are the key elements of building a powerful coalition? Here are 3 tips to become a great coalition builder.

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How to build public support with personal stories

A case study of an organisation’s experience with the power of personal stories in helping to build public support for a campaign.

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5 lessons for success from real-world #BrandJam campaigns

Brandjam campaigns use a companies brand value as a way to access public attention. So…what’s to be learned here?

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