For Getting Active

We’ve put together a collection of resources to help you get active within your community – for advice about lobbying your MPs, speaking to the media, some guides and factsheets, and more.

We’re consistently updating our resources based on new or up to date material and your feedback, so if you’ve got any resources you feel are helpful or feedback, feel free to contact us!

Guides for Lobbying MPs

One of the best ways to build political pressure is by lobbying your MP – the more contact, meetings, and visits they receive from their local residents the more affective advocacy is at creating political change.

How to Lobby Your MP (June 2024, pdf)
What To Do If You Get a Meeting with a Politician (June 2024, pdf)
What You Can Ask Friendly MPs to Do (June 2024, pdf)

Guides for Speaking to Media

Dealing with media can be daunting, but it’s one of the most powerful ways we can take action – by having our experiences heard, or publicising our events, campaigns, and issues.

Economic Media Centre: Free Media Training
Economic Media Centre: South Australian Media Training
ACOSS: Interview Guide for People Preparing to Speak to the Media (pdf)
Media And You: When to Speak Up, and How to Represent (pdf)

Ever thought about writing a letter to your newspaper about an issue you care?
It can be a powerful of influencing the community, and the decision-makers. We have a guide to help you with Writing a Letter to the Editor. (pdf)