Come along to this free two-hour media training workshop, designed by and for First Nations advocates and community members.
Adelaide: July 28, 2pm - 4pm ACST. Register here.
Melbourne: August 15, 5.30pm - 7.30pm AEST. Register here.
Coming soon: Online.
Build your confidence and skills in telling your story, speaking up on issues that affect your community and learn how to engage with media such as radio, newspaper and television to shift the narrative and win campaigns for First Nations justice.
The workshop is based on the principles from the Passing the Message Stick, a groundbreaking message research project that has been designed to find the messages that build widespread support for transformative change on First Nations justice and self-determination.
As a part of the training, we will share insights on the latest messaging research that was designed to find persuasive messages on key issues that are relevant in our current political context - including truth-telling, treaty and representation - and how we build support for transformative change for First Nations justice within the context of the referendum.
The workshop will be facilitated by:
Adelaide and online: Sharnee Hegarty, a Gunggari Woman, with family connections to Mitchell and Cherbourg in Queensland. Sharnee has worked for decades advocating for change on issues like youth justice, equal access to health services and justice reform.
Melbourne and Sydney: Amelia (Millie) Telford, a Bundjalung and South Sea Islander woman. Prior to joining Australian Progress as First Nations Justice Director, Millie co-founded and led Seed, Australia’s first Indigenous Youth Climate Network. She is also a member of the Steering Committee for Passing the Message Stick.
ABOUT THE TRAINING
When: Two hours long; lunch or dinner provided as relevant.
Who should come along? This face to face workshop is designed for and by First Nations advocates, activists, leaders and campaigners to use our strength in storytelling to learn more about using the media to campaign for change, in a supportive environment.
What you’ll learn? You’ll learn the practical skills you need to tell your story, speak up on issues that impact your community, engage with journalists, use strong messages and do media interviews. In the workshop you will find out more about:
How the media operates and how to get your story into the news
How to prepare for and do a great media interview
How to use the media to shift conversations and win change
How to register? RSVP by clicking “Get Tickets” here: Adelaide | Sydney | Melbourne
For questions or more information, contact Sharnee Hegarty on info@passingthemessagestick.org