holly hammond, Author at Commons Library

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Building Organising Leadership During Election Mobilisation

Max Smith, co-director of the Community Organising Fellowship, shares some thoughts about how we can practice community organising leadership even in the midst of fast-paced election mobilisation.

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Volunteer with the Commons Library

Are you passionate about social change? Help make activism smarter and stronger by volunteering with the Commons Social Change Library.

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bell hooks – Ideas for Social Justice

bell hooks’ ideas have resonated widely This resource-set highlights her contributions to three key concepts in social justice movements: understanding intersecting structures of power; practising love, as a verb, as a pathway to justice; and the transformative power of teaching/learning as activism.

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Dealing with Far-Right Interventions in Left-Wing and Progressive Movements

An examination of the growing influence of far-right and conspiracy-driven ideologies, including interventions in left-wing and progressive movements. The article outlines eight ways activists and organisers can respond.

Home Grown: Mapping Australian Organising Models

A new research project to map organising models in Australia, with examples from three organisations: Australian Conservation Foundation, Results Australia, and Amnesty International Australia. Presented at FWD+Organise 2021.

Cover of the book Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership.|Cover of the book Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership.

Identity Groups to Build Diversity and Power

This extract from the book Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership outlines the value of identity groups, also known as caucuses and affinity spaces.

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Community Organising Leadership in Uncertain Times

How can community members step up during times of crisis and opportunity? Learn from training for organisers during the early days of the Covid 19 pandemic.

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Quotes from Beyond the Gender Binary

Quotes which draw on contemporary experiences of living beyond the gender binary to inspire collective action, resistance and solidarity.

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Passing the Message Stick: A Guide for Changing the Story on Self-Determination and Justice

The words we use matter! The Passing the Message Stick report gathers research and recommendations about the messages that work to promote First Nations justice. Read an excerpt, watch the briefing session, and download the full report.

Tips for Life in Lockdown

Tips for personal and collective wellbeing and resilience during Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. Insights from a survey by Commons Librarians.

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