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Writing and Using Campaign Case Studies Webinar

Activist case studies are histories & accounts of campaigns and events which includes lessons and insights that can be applied more broadly.

Activism and Campaign History: Start Here

Activism and Campaign history – A range of resources about the history of First Nations, social and labour movements in Australia and beyond.

Campaign Strategy: Start Here

Looking to start a campaign or improve your campaign strategy? Here is a list of manuals, templates, tools and other resources to get you started.

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.

Jail Solidarity and Supporting Prisoners

Introduction In recent times Australia and other countries have seen the introduction and threat of new laws aimed at further criminalizing blockades, lock-ons and other forms of non-violent direct action. The following resources canvas a range of ways in which campaigners and protesters have responded to arrest and imprisonment for political activities. Whilst much of […]

No War Opera House Graffiti Action: An Interview with Dave Burgess

Interview with Dave Burgess who graffitied No War onto the Sydney Opera House to show opposition to the war in Iraq in 2003.

Learning from Peers and the Past: Writing Case Studies

This article provides tips and template for writing activist case studies that provide campaigners with opportunities to learn from peers and the past.

Conducting Interviews for Articles, Research & More

This article provides tips on how to run effective interviews for articles, research projects and podcasts. 

Beer Strikes: A History of Hotel Boycotts in Australia, 1900-1920

Watch this video presentation about beer strikes and the history of hotel / pub boycotts in Australia in the early 1900s.

Australian Actions at the Point of Assumption

Points of Assumption – A list of Australian examples of tactics and actions that have reframed debates and beliefs and made social change.

Australian Actions at Different Points of Intervention

Australian examples of actions that intensify impact in terms of ensuring visibility, challenging opponents, and disrupting narratives. 

“You can’t eat money”: An interview with Extinction Rebellion activist Jo Flanagan

Interview with an Extinction Rebellion activist about a protest against BlackRock in 2019. She explains how the action was conceptualised, organised & run.

Elections and Activism: Case Studies

A collection of case studies of how activists have intervened in elections collated by The Commons Social Change Library.

Elections and Activism: Campaign Skills

This collection provides how-to guides and resources regarding the skills and tactics you’ll need to reach your goals in election time.

Elections and Activism: Concepts and Tensions

Explore the concepts and tensions that surround elections and activism with some interesting reading collated by the Commons Library.

Lines of Resistance: What can the Old Left offer today’s creatives?

Lines of Resistance: A Symposium on Media, Arts & Activism that profiles research on the role of media and visual arts in activist movements.

When Facts Fail: How We Fight Misinformation

Article about organisations fighting misinformation and disinformation from the FWD + Organise Conference 2021 in Australia.

Lessons from the Campaign to Stop Independent Assessments Webinar

Watch webinar which brought together a panel of activists to share their insights about the campaign to stop Independent Assessments.

The Use of Covid-19 Marshals at Public Demonstrations 

Covid 19 marshals can help ensure safety during demonstrations. Insights into what equipment is needed and how to organize teams of marshals.

Scaling Social Movements: An Overview 

Summary of key resources about scaling – the process of increasing the size, strength, geographical reach, & impact of social movements.