Disability Advocates and Campaigners in Australia: Frank Hall-Bentick
An interview with Frank Hall-Bentick. Frank was one of Australia’s most prolific and celebrated disability advocates and campaigners.
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Protected: Efficacy is Essential for Taking Action
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Protected: Towards Inclusive Practice: Guides, Tips and Videos
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Protected: Social Identity and Group Norms
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What We can Learn from Star Wars’ Andor: The Role of Sacrifice in Revolutionary Organising
The article discusses the importance of sacrifice in achieving social change, using the Star Wars TV show Andor as an example.
The Trifecta of Civil Resistance: Unity, Planning, Discipline
3 attributes can make the difference between success and failure for nonviolent movements around the world: unity, planning, & nonviolence.
Nonviolent Action and Pro-Democracy Struggles
The main issue is that the US government’s “democracy promotion” agenda has provided repressive regimes with an excuse to label popular pro-democracy movements challenging them as foreign agents, even when led by independent grassroots nonviolent activists.
What is Inclusive Research?
Guidelines, examples and tips to facilitate inclusive research practices and promote co-ownership of research with people with disability.
All about Carly Findlay: Writer, Speaker, Disability and Appearance Activist
Learn all about Carly Findlay-writer, speaker, disability and appearance activist in Australia-through her books, articles, podcasts & videos.
The History of Campaigns in Australia by People With Disability
Histories and case studies from Australia of the fight for independence, inclusion, equality, access and services for people with disability.
People With Disability Australian Protest Timeline
A timeline of protests in Australia by people with disability for independence, inclusion, access and services from the 1970s to 2020s.
All about El Gibbs: Disability Advocate
Learn all about El Gibbs, an Australian Disability Advocate, through her writing and books, podcasts and webinars.
Violence and the Backfire Effect
There are ways that social movements and organizers can handle violence to their advantage and why violence can backfire.
Bridge Building and Power Building: An Ecosystem Approach to Social Change
Better understand how the work of activists, bridge-builders, and organizers can reinforce one another as well as be in constructive tension.
Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It
Understand the key attributes of authoritarian systems, how authoritarians wield power, and ways to counter it.
All about Judith Heumann: Disability Rights Activist
Books, videos and podcasts to learn more about Judith “Judy” Heumann. She was a disability rights activist in the United States.
What Star Wars’ Andor can teach us about Revolutionary Leadership Development
The Star Wars TV series Andor is a rich source of lessons for organisers and campaigners. This article focuses on leadership development, as portrayed through the main character Cassian Andor’s journey.
We Need a Climate Movement that Addresses the Trauma of Fighting for a Burning Planet
To build an impactful climate justice movement able to face the challenges ahead we must first build cultures that care for the people doing the work.
There’s No Place for Burnout in a Burning World
Climate activists can start to build a stronger culture of care by taking burnout seriously and understanding its root causes.
12 Habits of Successful Changemakers
How do I become an effective changemaker? Discover the 12 key habits or behaviours of successful changemakers.