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Category: Media

Resources relating to dealing with the media as an activist in Australia.

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160+ days of brutality & beautiful resistance

Overview of genocide and struggle in Palestine with FAQ, comprehensive & cited references, challenges to Israel & Australian claims & inspiring global resistance

a colour picture of diverse group of people saying 1 in 10 covid infections = long covid
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Covid is Calling

AN OPEN CALL TO THE LEFT AND THOSE WHO CARE We need to do better on Covid. All of us. We will look back on this time in history and …

Peoples Parliament by Nicola Paris
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During Action

During action describes the things you might want to consider ON THE DAY the action is taking place. These include logistics on the day as well as roles that need …

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First Nations Resources

We cannot lessen the impacts of climate change if we do not learn from the mistakes of the past. Aboriginal and First Nations people must be centred in decision making. …

Cartoon of Brenda the Civil Disobedience penguin saying: Of course the ABS is banging on about how your data will be super secure and no one will be allowed to look at it ever, they even have one of those new fangled firewalls! To which I say... Have you heard of the internet?
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Digital Privacy

Ensuring that information is accessible to you whenever you need it and not accessible to anyone seeking to exploit it helps to keep us effective and safe. Privacy is not …

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Fundraising

Organising groups need resources – even if we are often volunteer run. Raising money for our work can often be difficult, both for personal values reasons, but also practically – …

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Social Media

Social media is a vital component of accessing support and getting your message out to the masses. Here are some tips for using social media safely and effectively in your …

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Media

Below is a Media Checklist for traditional and social media in the lead up to an action or protest event, including some considerations for nonviolent direct actions. Download as a …

A legal observer is a vital role at an action
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Roles

There are many supportive roles that need to be filled to undertake a successful action. Make your actions count by ensuring that everyone understands what their role entails. Here is …

School Strike for Climate has attracted many young people who are experiencing activism for the first time
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First-time Activists

FIRST TIME ACTIVISTS – GOING TO YOUR FIRST PROTEST It can be both exciting and scary to go to your first protest – whether that is a rally of some …

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