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

This topic focuses on Australian social movement history. There is so much to learn from the stories of past collective action for social and ecological justice. Learning social movement history can provide insights about strategy, a vast toolbox of potential tactics, and abundant inspiration.
People’s History of Australia-podcast and blog looking at Australian history from the perspective of ordinary people fighting together for a better life.
Learn about the largest petition of the 19th century, the 1891 Women’s Suffrage Petition also known as the Monster Petition.
Listen to podcasts about the art of activism, history and campaigning. They are from The Paradigm Shift, a radio show by Andy Paine.
Activism and Campaign history – A range of resources about the history of First Nations, social and labour movements in Australia and beyond.
Podcast showcasing the best advocacy campaigns from past and present. Learning the lessons from campaigns that have made an impact.
Part history lesson, part preparation for today’s fight. There is a powerful history of anti nuclear movements across Australia.
A resource list of materials focused on minority voices in Victoria, Australia, recommended by the PMI Victorian History Library.
Who was Vida Goldstein? Learn more about Vida Goldstein, a leading suffragist, feminist and social changemaker in Australia in the 1900s.
An interview about the pieing of far-right campaigner Mary Whitehouse by Australian creative activists in 1978.
Listen to an interview with Marisa Holmes about her experiences of the Occupy Wall Street moment in terms of what worked, and what didn’t, as well as lessons to be drawn for the future.
People’s History of Australia-podcast and blog looking at Australian history from the perspective of ordinary people fighting together for a better life.
Learn about the largest petition of the 19th century, the 1891 Women’s Suffrage Petition also known as the Monster Petition.
Listen to podcasts about the art of activism, history and campaigning. They are from The Paradigm Shift, a radio show by Andy Paine.
Activism and Campaign history – A range of resources about the history of First Nations, social and labour movements in Australia and beyond.
Podcast showcasing the best advocacy campaigns from past and present. Learning the lessons from campaigns that have made an impact.
Part history lesson, part preparation for today’s fight. There is a powerful history of anti nuclear movements across Australia.
A resource list of materials focused on minority voices in Victoria, Australia, recommended by the PMI Victorian History Library.
Who was Vida Goldstein? Learn more about Vida Goldstein, a leading suffragist, feminist and social changemaker in Australia in the 1900s.
An interview about the pieing of far-right campaigner Mary Whitehouse by Australian creative activists in 1978.
Listen to an interview with Marisa Holmes about her experiences of the Occupy Wall Street moment in terms of what worked, and what didn’t, as well as lessons to be drawn for the future.