Two frameworks for assessing the different kinds of policy and political spaces activists can engage in or create to effect change.
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Lobbying & Advocacy
Whatever our path to building people power there comes a time in most campaigns where we need to engage directly with decision makers. Here you’ll find the practical information you need (like how to contact MPs), tips for effective advocacy, training materials and policy reports.
Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action
Climate activists have often engaged a wide range of tactics in their efforts to bring down fossil fuel emissions and halt climate change. But what about the tactics used by fossil fuel companies to obstruct climate action and suppress critique?
What to do in the First 100 Days: Building A Post-Election Gameplan
Quick tips to think about in the lead-up to an election from a panel of political experts at the FWD+Organise Conference in 2024.
Running a Street Stall
Holding a stall is a great way to engage with people about your campaign issues. Try these tips to get you started and plan effectively.
Conversation Tips for Stalls, Events & Door Knocking
Here are some tips to get the most out of conversations on stalls, at events, or door knocking. Whether you are looking to recruit people, build your contact list, or encourage people to take action here are some basic guidelines
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.
Tips for Writing to your Member of Parliament MP
Tips from Oxfam about how to write a letter that will have maximum impact on a Member of Parliament.
Lobbying Playbook: How to Guides, Stories and Examples
This guide is useful for anyone who is new to lobbying and wants to learn more. It includes how to guides, stories and examples.
What is the Difference between Advocacy and Activism?
Find out the difference between advocacy and activism in this book chapter published in 2022 by Jane Johnston and Robyn Gulliver.
Government Relations and Winning Reform – Australian Progress Webinars
Two webinars by Australian Progress about political reform and government relations in relation to the newly elected Labor Government who won power in the Australian Federal Election 2022.
Frameworks for Engaging with Visible Power
Two frameworks for assessing the different kinds of policy and political spaces activists can engage in or create to effect change.
Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action
Climate activists have often engaged a wide range of tactics in their efforts to bring down fossil fuel emissions and halt climate change. But what about the tactics used by fossil fuel companies to obstruct climate action and suppress critique?
What to do in the First 100 Days: Building A Post-Election Gameplan
Quick tips to think about in the lead-up to an election from a panel of political experts at the FWD+Organise Conference in 2024.
Running a Street Stall
Holding a stall is a great way to engage with people about your campaign issues. Try these tips to get you started and plan effectively.
Conversation Tips for Stalls, Events & Door Knocking
Here are some tips to get the most out of conversations on stalls, at events, or door knocking. Whether you are looking to recruit people, build your contact list, or encourage people to take action here are some basic guidelines
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.
Tips for Writing to your Member of Parliament MP
Tips from Oxfam about how to write a letter that will have maximum impact on a Member of Parliament.
Lobbying Playbook: How to Guides, Stories and Examples
This guide is useful for anyone who is new to lobbying and wants to learn more. It includes how to guides, stories and examples.
What is the Difference between Advocacy and Activism?
Find out the difference between advocacy and activism in this book chapter published in 2022 by Jane Johnston and Robyn Gulliver.
Government Relations and Winning Reform – Australian Progress Webinars
Two webinars by Australian Progress about political reform and government relations in relation to the newly elected Labor Government who won power in the Australian Federal Election 2022.