These pages are an evolving hodge podge of collected ideas from around the world - please email us at webkids@active.org.au to add your own. We need your input so that this is a dynamic page of thoughts and inspiration.

Changing the world is not hard - just be yourself, be passionate, and if you can, learn a few handy skills - like how to write a media release or build a tripod or run a meeting. These skills are best learnt by doing! See the events and groups page (links) to find friendly people to join you in your quest for change. Changing the world is much more fun done cooperatively - especially over caffine and cake or a cold beer.

Learn on-line

  • Protest.nets Activist Handbook. A thoughful motivational guide to actvism. This site also contains some useful practical advice and tips.
  • The Virtual Activist (Training manual)
  • Internet Resources for Australian Activists Fantastic page of links - everything from mining sites to union sites.
  • Enviroweb Activism Training Materials and Resources (looks good)

    Find out what's happening! (similar sites to active-sydney)

    In Australia:

    Overseas:

    Protest.Net is a site to help progressive activists by providing a central place where the times and locations of protests and meetings worldwide can be posted.

    Run an event:

    Get media attention:

    Check out media on-line

    Write a letter

    Letters are a very powerful tool in lobbying for change. Letters to newspapers are a great way to publicise a cause, and will influence editors when deciding of what articles should be covered in their newspaper. Letters to politicians and government departments:

    One personal letter to a politician is said to represent the opinion of 100 voters. The same holds with writing to councils, government departments and anyone else you can think of. What is more, politicians are obliged to reply to every letter they receive, so it is a great way to make yourself feel popular.

    Contact details of politicians and government agancies are below.

    You could set up a internet form letter to send to politicians like this one.

    Participate in the Political Process:

    Life is political - don't be afraid to participate!

    Contacting Politicians

    A Politician's goal in life is to stay in office, so they make decisions based on their perception of public opinion. This perception is based on what they see on the news, what they hear from advisers, letters they receive, opinion polls and so on. So there are a number of ways to influence politicians. A letter is a great way to start. For tips, check out our letter writing page.

    If you prefer a personal approach, you can always phone your local pollie (at local, state or Federal level) and ask to make an appointment to speak to them - you might be surprised at their willingness to speak with you - especially in an election year!

    Other inspirational and useful sites:

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