An inspiring collection of stories about activism and social justice for children and teenagers mostly collated by Melbourne independent bookstore Readings.
Format: Books, Journals and Excerpts
Books, Journals and Excerpts
The Four Roles of Social Activism by Bill Moyer
Learn about the four different roles activists in social movements need to play in order to successfully create social change: the citizen, rebel, change agent & reformer.
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action by Gene Sharp
Stuck in a rut when it comes to campaign tactics? Explore Gene Sharp’s 198 methods of nonviolent action which are classified into three categories: nonviolent protest and persuasion, noncooperation (social, economic, and political), and nonviolent intervention.
BUGA-UP – Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions
Formed in 1979, Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions (BUGA-UP) made its mark on hoardings around the nation. By revising advertising slogans and disrupting tobacco-sponsored events, the group revealed the true cost of tobacco and alcohol company deception.
Interview with Kevin Buzzacott
Kevin Buzzacott is a key figure in the opposition to the South Australian Olympic Dam mine and the nuclear industry in general. In this interview he outlines a number of the creative actions he has taken part in as part of a series of campaigns addressing the issues of dispossession and Aboriginal sovereignty.
The Five Fold Path of Productive Meetings
Productive meetings allow an organization to move forward, keep members engaged and give them a sense of empowerment and efficacy. There are five aspects of structure and interpersonal dynamics we must pay special attention to if we want our meetings to be truly productive.
How Changemakers can Walk with Crisis and Harness the Power of Storytelling
Danielle Celemajer discusses her book Summertime about the Black Summer fires in Australia and how she learned to cope with crisis.
How to Inspire a Young Activist? A Collection of Books for Kids and Teens
An inspiring collection of stories about activism and social justice for children and teenagers mostly collated by Melbourne independent bookstore Readings.
The Four Roles of Social Activism by Bill Moyer
Learn about the four different roles activists in social movements need to play in order to successfully create social change: the citizen, rebel, change agent & reformer.
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action by Gene Sharp
Stuck in a rut when it comes to campaign tactics? Explore Gene Sharp’s 198 methods of nonviolent action which are classified into three categories: nonviolent protest and persuasion, noncooperation (social, economic, and political), and nonviolent intervention.
BUGA-UP – Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions
Formed in 1979, Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions (BUGA-UP) made its mark on hoardings around the nation. By revising advertising slogans and disrupting tobacco-sponsored events, the group revealed the true cost of tobacco and alcohol company deception.
Interview with Kevin Buzzacott
Kevin Buzzacott is a key figure in the opposition to the South Australian Olympic Dam mine and the nuclear industry in general. In this interview he outlines a number of the creative actions he has taken part in as part of a series of campaigns addressing the issues of dispossession and Aboriginal sovereignty.
The Five Fold Path of Productive Meetings
Productive meetings allow an organization to move forward, keep members engaged and give them a sense of empowerment and efficacy. There are five aspects of structure and interpersonal dynamics we must pay special attention to if we want our meetings to be truly productive.
How Changemakers can Walk with Crisis and Harness the Power of Storytelling
Danielle Celemajer discusses her book Summertime about the Black Summer fires in Australia and how she learned to cope with crisis.