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Pt’chang was an Australian Nonviolent Community Safety Group which conducted a wide range of dynamic and creative violence-prevention, peace-building and community safety initiatives.

Although no longer active Pt’chang has left a valuable legacy both through people they trained and the materials gathered here. The Pt’chang collection includes comprehensive manuals and excerpts designed to be easily used.

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    The Freedom Ride

    The Freedom Ride through western New South Wales towns in February 1965 drew attention to racism in the region.

  • Black and white photograph of Mau leaders sitting in front of a building.

    The Mau Movement for Samoan Independence

    Case study of the long struggle for Samoan independence which was ultimately successful in 1962.

  • Two women sit together in conversation.

    Active Listening Roleplay

    Active Listening Roleplay Guide for training workshops focused on working in groups, conflict resolution & community organising.

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    Consensus Decision Making

    Consensus is a nonviolent decision-making process that aims to create the best possible decision for the group. The input and ideas of all participants are gathered and synthesized to arrive at a final decision that is acceptable to all. Through consensus, we are not only working to achieve better solutions, but also to promote the…

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    On Conflict and Consensus

    Making collective decisions and navigating conflict and are core activist skills. Conflict is usually viewed as an impediment to reaching agreements and disruptive to peaceful relationships. However, it is the underlying thesis of Consensus that nonviolent conflict is necessary and desirable.

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    Principles of Co-operative Conflict Resolution

    Navigating conflict is a core activist skill. These tips from peacebuilding have the potential to depolarise and de-escalate tense and challenging situations. This is an excerpt from the Nonviolent Community Safety and Peacebuilding Trainers’ Manual which is also available for download on the Commons.

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    The Pt’chang Games List

    Games are great for energising a group, lightening the mood, promoting playfulness, and building morale. This list is an excerpt from the Nonviolent Community Safety and Peacebuilding Trainers’ Manual which is also available for download on the Commons.

  • A group of friends stand with arms around each other looking out across a valley.

    Activist Support and Debriefing

    Activists need to individually and collectively deal with feelings such as loss, grief, frustration, anger and despair. We can set up our groups to provide support to each other including emotional support, support for action, and educational support.

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    Group Strategies to Prevent Stress and Burnout

    A group’s culture can have a big impact on the likelihood of stress and burnout for members and staff. It’s possible to create a group culture that supports self-care, balance and sustainable work loads and patterns.

  • Stress Management and Burnout Prevention

    Physical, emotional & spiritual renewal is crucial to looking after ourselves for the long haul. Tips on how activists can manage high stress. 

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