CounterAct supports communities with training for effective, creative, civil disobedience, nonviolent
Across the country we are seeing a growing network of concerned citizens taking on large multinationals and government to defend their right to clean air, water, a safe climate and for social justice. CounterAct the corporate-government system with training and skills to grow your community or campaign. Learn and share your experiences with other activists and community campaigners. CounterAct pro
vides training in civil resistance, direct action skills and community organising across Australia. We aim to increase capacity and skills amongst grassroots activists whilst encouraging a culture of skill sharing, on-training and making activism accessible for everyday folk. Get in touch if you would like to collaborate, suggest or request a workshop, or would like to share resources. WORKSHOP modules can include:
- Campaign strategy and planning tools - Facilitation and group dynamics - Conflict resolution - Introduction to Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) - Philosophy and history of NVDA - Case studies of effective NVDA worldwide -Action Planning for NVDA/Civil disobedience - Traditional and social media skills - Activist legal rights and legal observing - Street medics: first aid for activists - Police liaison… and more
CounterAct acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the many nations of this country, and will work respectfully with traditional owners in the course of our projects. This page is intended to provide a positive forum for people interested in our work and related issues. We reserve the right to delete or hide comments that are offensive, off topic or counter to the nature of our work.Trolls will be removed and put back under the bridge.
