UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at a briefing, workshop or media training
We’ve spent the past eight 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.
We’re now offering briefings to share the outcome of the research, as well as media trainings to build the skills of community spokespeople to speak in the media on First Nations issues.
briefings
We’re hosting a series of briefings and workshops - click below to register.
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Online public briefing
Passing the Message Stick briefing, online.
7 September, 3:00PM - 5:00pm AEST
Open briefing for First Nations advocates and allies.
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First Nations Community conversations
An online workshop to build skills and confidence to lead conversations about the referendum in your community.
14 September, 6:00PM - 8:00PM AEST
Closed training for First Nations people, online.
media training workshops
Come along to a free two-hour media training workshop, designed by and for First Nations advocates and community members. 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. As a part of the training, we will share insights on the latest messaging research.
Who should come along? Workshops are 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
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Online media training
A free online media training to build your confidence and skills in telling your story, speaking up on issues that affect your community, and shifting the narrative to win campaigns for First Nations justice.
14 September, 10:30AM - 12:30PM AEST
Closed training for First Nations community spokespeople and advocates, online.
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Advanced media training
A free, in-person advanced media training on Yuggera and Turrball Country (Brisbane) for First Nations media spokespeople keen to strengthen media skills and understanding of the media landscape.
6 and 7 September, times TBC
Closed for First Nations community spokespeople and advocates.
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Advanced Media Training (Online)
A free, online advanced media training for First Nations media spokespeople keen to strengthen media skills and understanding of the media landscape.
20 and 21 September, 10AM - 2PM AEST
Closed for First Nations community spokespeople and advocates.
your yarns
We’d love to hear how you’re putting this research into practice, and we invite you to share your examples and experiences.
We’re also here to help, and can answer questions about how to apply the message structure and lessons in your own work.
Email us on info@passingthemessagestick.org and we’ll be in touch.