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‘We saw ourselves as ratbags’: The Australian Student Environment Network

A history of the Australian Student Environment Network and its support for First Nations, climate, anti-logging and other campaigns.

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.

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points Podcast

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a podcast that presents a selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. A new episode is produced for each month of the year by the Commons Social Change Library.

A large crowd during the Jasmine revolution in Tunisia.|Black and white photo of a large group of people protesting. Some are holding their fists in the air.|A train is packed with protesters and people stand by cheering them.|Cover of the book Why Civil Resistance Works

Civil Resistance and the 3.5% Rule: An Overview

An introduction and overview regarding the 3.5% rule and Erica Chenoweth’s work concerning civil resistance and nonviolent mass mobilizations.

paper cut of a red triangle pointing to a cut out of australia|black and white photo of women protesting|black and white photo of men protesting during The Depression|In 1971

People’s History of Australia Podcast

People’s History of Australia-podcast and blog looking at Australian history from the perspective of ordinary people fighting together for a better life.

100 Campaigns that Changed the World

Podcast showcasing the best advocacy campaigns from past and present. Learning the lessons from campaigns that have made an impact.

Watch Inspiring Activist and Protest Speeches

Watch Inspiring Activist and Protest Speeches by Harvey Milk, Nelson Mandela, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Emma Gonzalez and more.

Book cover reading United We Stand: Class Struggle in Colonial Australia with an image of unionists marching.|Photo of union activist Louisa Dunkley|Three women working as domestic workers pose with a dog outside a mansion in the 1890s

Rebels In The Workforce: Women Worker’s Resistance in the Nineteenth Century

Read a book excerpt from United We Stand: Class Struggle in Colonial Australia which discusses women’s resistance to workplace exploitation.

Title reads 'Australia's History of Workers' Rights

Australia’s History of Workers’ Rights, Strikes and Campaigns

Learn about the history of Australian workers rights, strikes & campaigns from resources at the Australian Trade Union Institute ATUI Library.

Movement Moments: Telling Australian Stories (Videos)

These videos focus on “movement moments” – events during which Australian activists pushed forward issues & created conditions for social change.

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