The murder of George Floyd by police in the US has sparked a powerful response from the Black Lives Matter movement and communities of colour. The following resources give context to the US situation as well as related struggles in Australia.
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Commons Librarian
Aboriginal Memoirs as Social Activism
Activist memoirs can help people understand how people affected change in the past and how people can effect change now.
Tactics in a Time of Physical Distancing: Examples from Around the World
How can activists take action during the Covid-19 pandemic? This article collects examples of tactics from around the world that work during physical distancing.
Activist Inspiration and Learning in Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping many of us at home. Without the usual forums, film nights, and other campaign activities how can we connect to inspiration and continue learning? Here are films, podcasts, webinars and online courses.
Digital Campaigning: Start Here
Digital campaigning leverages technology to create change through emails, petitions, and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more. Here is a list of resources to get you started.
Online Meeting Guides
Get the most out of your online meetings with these facilitation tips, how-to guides, help with tools, and tips for working from home.
Framing Issues for Social Justice Impact: Directory of Messaging Guides
Looking for research on how to frame an issue on a certain topic area? This collection of reports, articles, videos and podcasts on issues including climate, crime, equality, nature, poverty and health will help you develop powerful messages and narratives.
FWD + Organise 2019 Conference Presentations and Papers
A list of presentations and articles from the FWD+Organise conference on organising and digital campaigning held in Sydney, Australia in 2019.
Resources for Disaster Relief and Recovery
A collection of resources to support community responses to the Australian bushfires and other disasters. Includes resilience and recovery, navigating trauma, conversation guides and taking action.
Talking About the Bushfire Crisis and Climate Change
One-to-one conversations can help people understand the bushfire crisis, the link to climate change, and the need for action. Here’s 5 resources for effective conversations.
Resources About Police Violence and Racial Justice
The murder of George Floyd by police in the US has sparked a powerful response from the Black Lives Matter movement and communities of colour. The following resources give context to the US situation as well as related struggles in Australia.
Aboriginal Memoirs as Social Activism
Activist memoirs can help people understand how people affected change in the past and how people can effect change now.
Tactics in a Time of Physical Distancing: Examples from Around the World
How can activists take action during the Covid-19 pandemic? This article collects examples of tactics from around the world that work during physical distancing.
Activist Inspiration and Learning in Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping many of us at home. Without the usual forums, film nights, and other campaign activities how can we connect to inspiration and continue learning? Here are films, podcasts, webinars and online courses.
Digital Campaigning: Start Here
Digital campaigning leverages technology to create change through emails, petitions, and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more. Here is a list of resources to get you started.
Online Meeting Guides
Get the most out of your online meetings with these facilitation tips, how-to guides, help with tools, and tips for working from home.
Framing Issues for Social Justice Impact: Directory of Messaging Guides
Looking for research on how to frame an issue on a certain topic area? This collection of reports, articles, videos and podcasts on issues including climate, crime, equality, nature, poverty and health will help you develop powerful messages and narratives.
FWD + Organise 2019 Conference Presentations and Papers
A list of presentations and articles from the FWD+Organise conference on organising and digital campaigning held in Sydney, Australia in 2019.
Resources for Disaster Relief and Recovery
A collection of resources to support community responses to the Australian bushfires and other disasters. Includes resilience and recovery, navigating trauma, conversation guides and taking action.
Talking About the Bushfire Crisis and Climate Change
One-to-one conversations can help people understand the bushfire crisis, the link to climate change, and the need for action. Here’s 5 resources for effective conversations.