Lessons from Occupy Wall Street
Listen to an interview with Marisa Holmes about her experiences of the Occupy Wall Street moment in terms of what worked, and what didn’t, as well as lessons to be drawn for the future.
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Watch Inspiring Activist and Protest Speeches
Watch Inspiring Activist and Protest Speeches by Harvey Milk, Nelson Mandela, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Emma Gonzalez and more.
Social Justice Resources for Teachers: Topic Guide
Welcome to the Social Justice Resources for Teachers: Topic Guide which has been meticulously curated for teachers to help students learn all about social justice, advocacy and activism.
The Power to be a Changemaker: Resources for Teachers and Students
Teachers and Students – Are you looking for classroom lessons and activities about social justice and social change? Here’s a list!
Protest Camps: Case Studies
Links to case studies, articles, books and other resources which describe past protest camps and in some cases share valuable lessons.
Protest Camps: Tips for Set Up & Strategy
Tips for setting up and managing protest camps effectively covering topics like planning, strategy, practicalities, safety and facilitation.
Resources for Marshals at Protests and Rallies
Marshals have been used by many movements for many years and there are different approaches to marshalling depending on philosophy, security culture and movement practices.
Organising! A Remedy for Despair: How Workers at the University of Melbourne won back $45 million in Stolen Wages
A case study on how casual workers at the University of Melbourne in Australia got organised and won back $45 million in Stolen Wages. Read about the campaign highlights and the lessons learned.
Palestine Solidarity Conference Resources
Recommended resources for the Palestine Solidarity Conference held by APAN in Naarm/Melbourne in May 2024.
Jane McAlevey: Organizer Extraordinaire
A guide to Jane McAlevey’s work including key takeaways and a plethora of links to books, articles, videos, podcasts, workshops and more.
No More Gendered Violence: Resources to Support Campaigning
Resources to support the upswell of concern about violence against women. Includes tips for strategic campaigns that win results.
Sharing Research and Reports via the Commons Library
How the Commons Social Change Library can help academics and researchers share their work more effectively with campaigners and improve impact.
Story of Self, Us and Now: Video Examples
Be inspired and watch stories of self, us and now using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative”.
AI Technologies, Campaigning and Social Change (Commons Conversations Podcasts)
Commons Conversations Podcast about the role AI can play in supporting campaigners with messaging, outreach & other opportunities.
You’re not Failing, Social Change can Be Slow
You’re not failing social change can be slow. Here are resources to explore around time, slow change and the concept of failure.
Australia’s History of Workers’ Rights, Strikes and Campaigns
Learn about the history of Australian workers rights, strikes & campaigns from resources at the Australian Trade Union Institute ATUI Library.
Insights into Indigenous Solidarity, Creativity and Social Justice with Laniyuk & Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira (Commons Conversations Podcast)
A Commons Conversations Podcast featuring an interview with Laniyuk and Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira about Indigenous Solidarity, Creativity and Social Justice.
List of Radical, Alternative and Community Libraries
Here is a list of radical, alternative and community libraries in Australia and around the world.
Campaigns that Changed Tasmania
A collection of campaigns that changed Tasmania e.g. Franklin River, gay law reform, forest blockading, No Gas Across the Bass.
Campaigns that Changed South Australia
A collection of campaigns that changed South Australia. e.g. women’s suffrage; uranium testing, mining and dumping; Fight for the Bight.