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Category: Group Dynamics

Tools and resources relating to group dynamics, for activists in Australia

A satirical poster saying "are you lonely - hold a meeting"
Activism / Activist Training / Climate Justice / Facilitation / Group Dynamics / Resources / Tools

Effective Groups

Nothing kills an activist collective or small organisation quicker than dysfunctional internal dynamics.As our fights for social, racial and climate justice become more difficult, so too can the lateral violence …

Young children hold a banner reading: Take the Climate Defenced Pledge
Activism / Activist Training / Group Dynamics / Resources / Tools

Being Family Friendly

There are comparatively few people aged 25-50 involved in the movement. They may be working hard in careers, or parenting. Parents may have time available, but our movement is not …

Radical anarchists
Civil Liberties / Digital Security / Group Dynamics / Human Rights / Issues / News / Police / Protest / Racial Justice / Solidarity

7 reasons to say no to the Corona Tracing Phone App

Why friends don’t let friends endanger friends We are living through this wild ride together – where things don’t make sense. Some activist groups were the first I saw to …

rebalancing rights
Beeliar / Case Study / Civil Disobedience / Civil Liberties / Direct Action / Group Dynamics / Human Rights / Issues / Media / News / Police / Protect Protest / Protest / Solidarity / Tools

Suppression of the right to protest

We were thrilled to be invited to submit an essay to this brilliant collection – Rebalancing Rights – Communities, Corporations, and Nature. What would change if we decided that the …

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