• Activism and the Power of Humour

    This paper uses Australian case studies to demonstrate the continued evolution of the use of humour in environmental, peace, and social justice movements.

  • Photograph of a billboard advertising Winfield cigarettes. The billboard advertising reads 'Anyhow... Winfield 25s'. Graffiti has been inserted so it reads 'Anyhow buga up a Winfield 25'.

    BUGA-UP – Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions

    Formed in 1979, Billboard Utilising Graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions (BUGA-UP) rapidly made its mark on hoardings around the nation. By cleverly revising advertising slogans and disrupting tobacco-sponsored events, the group revealed the true cost of tobacco and alcohol company deception. Having racked up numerous fines and arrests BUGA-UP formally wound up in 1994.

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    Games and Energisers for your Workshop

    The games in this handout are separated into the categories of introductory games, name games, dynamicas (energisers) and fun ways to get people into groups.

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    What ChangeMakers can learn from Brooklyn Nine Nine

    Who knew that TV could teach you how to change the world! Embedded in Brooklyn Nine Nine’s approach to sitcom writing are a few lessons about how we can successfully communicate important, difficult issues to a wider audience.

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    The Pt’chang Games List

    Games are great for energising a group, lightening the mood, promoting playfulness, and building morale. Here is a list from Pt’chang.

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    Art and Campaigning: Lessons about the Effective Use of Art in Campaigns

    Lessons about the effective use of art in campaigns from three activist artists: Tom Civil, Arlene TextaQueen and Van Thanh Rudd.

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    The Radical History of Unemployed Activism

    Insights from the history of unemployed activism. Includes an overview of the history of Australia’s welfare system and stories from the 1930s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s – plus creative, humorous and confrontational tactics.

  • Screenshot of the Ecomark website. A model in blue sits on a bright pink couch

    Digital Tactic Inspiration: Ecomark by WeMove

    Primark, the international clothing chain, famously does not have an online store. So when EU-wide campaigning organisation WeMove chose to target Primark in a sustainability campaign, they started by launching a parody site.

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