Movement Monitor: Methodology Overview
An overview of the Movement Monitor research project which will measure the impact of the Australian climate movement.
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Highlights from the Commons in 2022/23
Highlights of what the Commons Library achieved from July 2022 to June 2023.
Making Advocacy Accessible
Making Advocacy Accessible is a project of the Commons Library. It will improve access to educational resources, showcase campaigns run by people with disability, and encourage civil society to lower barriers to participation.
Volunteer with the Commons Library – 2023 Intake
Applications for the 2022 Commons Library volunteer program are now open. Help make activism smarter and stronger while building skills in writing, research, design, social media, website maintenance, information management and more.
2021 – 2022 Commons Library Annual Report
People working for social change are smarter and stronger together – especially with skilled librarians supporting them! Have a look at what The Commons Library has been working on in 2020 – 2021.
Learn with the Commons Library
The Commons Library is running a series of online training sessions to help people create activist resources and learning materials. The sessions are free and open to anyone involved in social change who wants to develop these skills. The training sessions are made possible by funding from the John T Reid Foundation. We especially invite […]
The Commons Library – Newsletters
The Commons Social Change Library newsletter archive. Read past newsletters from 2019 to the present on all things to do with social movements and activism.
Volunteer with the Commons Library – 2022 Intake
Applications for the 2022 Commons Library volunteer program are now open. Help make activism smarter and stronger while building skills in writing, research, design, social media, website maintenance, information management and more.
2020 – 2021 Commons Library Annual Report
People working for social change are smarter and stronger together – especially with skilled librarians supporting them! Have a look at what The Commons Library has been working on in 2020 – 2021.
Writing for The Commons Social Change Library
Would you like to write an article for The Commons? We are always on the lookout for new contributions on topics related to social change.
Volunteer with the Commons Social Change Library
Applications Open! Are you passionate about social change? Help make activism smarter and stronger by volunteering with the Commons Social Change Library. You’ll help put skills and knowledge in the hands of people working on all sorts of social and environmental issues. As a Commons Library volunteer you will become familiar with hundreds of educational […]
Top 10 Resources of 2020
The top 10 resources of 2020 from The Commons Social Change Library featuring resources on organising, activism, campaigning and more.
Building The Commons Together
Dear Commons Supporters We’re living in a time of great challenge – the future is in the balance. Only people power can win the changes necessary for social justice and a safer climate. There’s never been a more important time to invest in the power of social movements. People working for a just future […]
How the Commons can help your organisation be smarter and stronger
Does your organisation need a hand with information management, capacity building or research? The Commons librarians can provide customised services to organisations at accessible rates.
Top 10 resources of 2019
The top 10 resources of 2019 from The Commons Social Change Library featuring resources on organising, activism, campaigning and more.
New resources from FWD+Organise 2019
The Commons is gathering new resources from FWD+Organise 2019. The conference was hosted by Australian Progress in Sydney, 5-6 December, and featured many speakers and skills sessions on a wide range of campaigning topics.
The Commons Social Change Radio Directory
The Commons is gathering information about community radio programs and podcasts relevant to social change. The result will be a comprehensive directory that will help campaigners get the word out on their issues.
The Commons opens its (virtual) doors
Welcome to the Commons online social change library. Take some time to browse the library’s virtual shelves. Get acquainted with the topic areas and collections. Visit whenever you find yourself needing a resource to strengthen your social change work, or just some inspiration.