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Activism Under Pressure: 10 Creative Practices from Hungary & Serbia #progress2026 #hungary #serbia #activism

Join us 26-27 May for the Media Spokesperson Masterclass We know that facts alone don’t help us win. To move people to action, our campaigns rely on telling compelling stories to a variety of audiences and winning the public narrative. In this training, you will get an opportunity to learn how to hone your campaign messages, clearly articulate your vision and learn effective approaches to avoid repeating the opposition’s frame. Register: .au/events/media-spokesperson-masterclass

Join us next Tuesday 19 May for our Research Skills Webinar Whether you're analysing political landscapes, shaping persuasive narratives or refining political strategy, this webinar will equip you with the practical tools to cut through the noise! Register: .au/events/research-skills

Join us for a special community screening of JIMPA at Impact Story Lab Sydney (@digital.storytellers ) on Wednesday May 13! As she works on a film about her family, Hannah (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon with the past when her trans non-binary teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay grandfather, “Jimpa” (John Lithgow). The film is the most wonderful celebration of queer and trans joy, relationships and the complexity of our lives. Come watch with us and help raise money for the amazing work of Trans Justice Project! WHEN Wednesday May 13 5pm - Community dinner 6.15pm - Jimpa screening 8.15pm - In-person panel discussion on joy, pride and activism featuring Kate Clugston (Australian Progress), Jackie Turner (Trans Justice Project) and Em Scott (Rainbow Giving). 9.30pm - Live, virtual Q&A with Jimpa film-maker Sophie Hyde and actors Olivia Coleman, Kate Box and Aud Mason-Hyde WHERE Gadigal Land Impact Story Lab Sydney Level 2, 101-111 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW ACCESSIBILITY The venue has stair-free access (lifts) to the second floor It's a 10-15min walk from Town Hall or Kings Cross station Metered street parking is available SUGGESTED DRESS CODE Queer joy / rainbow / come as you are. TICKETS Link (also in our bio): /jimpa-screening-and-fundraiser-for-trans-justice-project Please help us spread the word - and bring a friend from a different generation!

Want to run campaigns that take on corporate power? Join our Corporate Campaigning Masterclass and learn from expert campaigners from Oxfam, Market Forces, ACCR and more. 🔥 We're offering 50% off places right now until Wednesday with scholarships available! So register via the link in our bio or get in touch! #campaigning #advocacy #socialchange #campaignstrategy #corporateaccountability

Are you a campaigner based in Perth or WA? Apply now to join the Progress Fellowship - running in Perth from August.

Thank you to the incredible volunteers who helped make #Progress2026 a reality - from welcoming people to the space to helping speakers in breakouts, we couldn't have done it without you. 💙

what will it take for our movements to act in solidarity with disabled people? what will it take for us to practice care for each other first and foremost? we can’t build class solidarity without dismantling ableism and white supremacy and all other systems of oppression, but we can’t dismantle those systems without people. and we don’t build a base of people without practicing care and making sure those people can survive. (and i know it’s corny, but i couldn’t speak in Australia without quoting @crowdedhousehq 🤷🏻‍♂️)

This time last week, over 2,000 campaigners, organisers and change-makers were in Naarm for Progress 2026, a two-day social change conference by @ausprogress . Each day saw opportunities for networks and movements to meet or reunite, strengthen relationships and learn from one another. Plenary sessions brought us together in the main conference hall to hear from experts across various fields. During an Opening Plenary, Democracy in Colour’s National Director Noura Mansour (@noura.akka ) provided a keynote speech about the global movement for Palestinian justice, and how Palestine connects to First Nations justice and liberation struggles across the world. When plenaries were complete, breakout sessions began — numerous workshops, panels and activities delving into campaign strategies, policy development, social movements and lived experiences. During one of these breakouts, Democracy in Colour led a panel named ‘Moving Beyond Diversity Buzzwords to Actionable Anti-Racism’, featuring Jordy Silverstein, Rand Khatib, Will Potter and Rita Jabri Markwell. Moderated by Noura, this panel provided insights about where racism intersects with policy, and strategies for combatting it, including First Nations solidarity, the BDS Campaign, the Human Rights act, and vigilant political awareness to combat propaganda. Beyond the program, during breaks for food and rest (including free ice cream!) conversations continued to flourish. We also spotted many familiar faces, including our growing DeCo network of young POC thriving in their own workplaces. And though we are now one week out from Progress 2026, the collaborations, ideas and knowledge gained during these two days persist. Our deepest thanks to the First Nations leaders for sharing this space and their wisdom, the Australian Progress team for their incredible organising, and all in attendance for the generosity of knowledge, skills, open-minds and hope for the work we have embarked on, together.

That's a wrap on #Progress2026! Thank you to everyone who came and made #Progress2026 what it was. We're honoured you spent the past two days dreaming, learning, and planning alongside us. There's so much more to come.

The brilliant Dom Kelly reminding us that disability justice must be a core value when we’re discussing law reform, climate justice, economic inequality, healthcare reform, housing sustainability, social services, infrastructure, and workers rights. #Progress2026