Do-it-Yourself Democracy

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Recruit people to your cause

Recruit well from the start, and continue recruiting to get new ideas and keep in touch with what people are really thinking about.

Create a blog or website

When it comes to creating websites and blogs Nigel Preston is an expert. Ten years ago before blogs were invented; Nigel was creating websites using HTML code.

Who is my...?

You've rallied support, you've gathered a petition and now you need to give all this information to someone who might do something about it.  But who?

What kind of activist are you?

There are all types of activisits in the world, so which one are you?  Check out our "What kind of activist are you?" quiz

Talk on radio or tv

Getting your story on TV or radio is not as hard as climbing Mount Everest. But it will take some determination and effort.

Your City:Your Space

Melbourne City Council has set up a new website where you can talk about how you'd make Melbourne a safer place.

Work with the UN!

The United Nations Youth Association of Australia (UNYA) is looking for a new Youth Representative.

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Run as a candidate

Candidates are what elections are all about and they are clearly an important part of the democratic process.

Speak in Public

Speaking in public can be daunting even when you’re passionate about your cause.

Finding the people

You can’t do it all yourself. So you need to find the right people to champion your cause and give moral, financial or practical support.

Using technology

Guidelines for putting out a website, broadcasting in a blog, joining an online forum and emailing decision-makers.

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