Being an ally on Jan 26, 2021 and beyond
First off. Listen. That is what we are doing. And we aren’t writing this to centre our own experiences. We are writing it because we take the time to try …
Black Lives Matter – still, and always
Always and and always will be Aboriginal Land. Black lives have always mattered. Not just this week, not the last time there was an outrageous beating, or death in custody. …
10 steps for building Community during Corona
This is Alana and Aysha. Aysha has down syndrome. Alana says “I’m wanting people who are unwell to pull back from sending kids to school, going to work, health services and public spaces. It’s serious, it might not be your most important person that doesn’t make it but it will be someone’s.”
Calling all lawyers
We could have started off with a lawyer joke, but honestly we are so very lucky to have had the chance to deal with the best of them in our …
The battle for Djab Wurrung country
What is happening on Djab Wurrung country, with the birthing trees and how do I help. Firstly, to be clear, we are not a First nations run group. We are …
School Strike for Climate will make history
“she is cute and had a nice speech but it hasn’t changed anything,” ~ so said some cranky old activist muttering in the corner about Greta being a puppet whilst …
Supporting the #ClimateStrike
CounterAct has been supporting student activists since we established in 2013. We are thrilled to see the leadership emerging from young people as part of the worldwide #ClimateStrike protests. Students …
Non-Indigenous allies MIA at Stolenwealth games
We were disappointed to see the lack of allies supporting the brave Aboriginal resistance at the Stolenwealth (Commonwealth) games earlier this year. Beth Muldoon writes about being there, and ideas …
Check in… but don’t check out – On Standing Rock
Standing, not clicking with Standing Rock At the high point yesterday facebook told us that ONE MILLION people were talking about Standing Rock and #NoDAPL … the campaign to stop …
Getting in the way – to #LetThemStay
Our round up of resources, groups and training to get involved in, pathways to action and suggestions for affinity group organising to get in the way, to #LetThemStay It is …