You’re invited to this First Nations-only launch of the next phase of 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.
Many of you will be familiar with the foundational research that we rolled out back in 2021. The next phase builds on these foundations, to develop persuasive messages on key issues that are relevant in our current political context including truth-telling, treaty and representation, within the context of the referendum.
Just months out from the referendum, big conversations are happening across the nation about our colonial history, and our shared vision for our future – one that centres First Nations justice, truth telling and self determination.
But we know that when it comes to First Nations justice, it’s our communities who have the solutions and know what our communities need.
That’s why we’ve spent the past 8 months researching the most persuasive messages to build widespread support for transformative policy change that centres First Nations-led expertise and solutions, including how to build public momentum and political will for more ambitious change both now and beyond the referendum.
Designed by and for First Nations people, the briefing will include an overview of the moment we’re in, analysis of our research findings, as well practical recommendations and advice for your own messaging.
DATE AND TIME
The launch briefing will take place online on Wednesday, 31st May at 3:00PM - 5:00PM AEST
SPEAKERS
Dr Jackie Huggins AM
Larissa Baldwin — CEO, GetUp
Millie Telford — First Nations Justice Director, Australian Progress
Dr Eleanor Glenn — Co-Director, Common Cause
ACCESSIBILITY
Captioning and Auslan is available by request, please let us know your accessibility needs when submitting your RSVP.. If you have any enquiries about accessibility please contact Jess at jess@australianprogress.org.au.