Acting Up!

In 2026 3CR Community Radio Station is celebrating 50 years of Radical Radio. 3CR is widely recognised as the first community owned and community run grassroots radio station in the country. Broadcasters come from 3CR’s diverse local community and the station provides a platform for the many issues and people misrepresented and underrepresented in the mass media. But at the end of January 2020, th...

Protect our NDIS Rally, State Library of Victoria, 9/5/2026Recorded by Danielle HassallMC: Hannah ThomasSpeakers: Andrew Bretherton, Gi Brown, Naomi Farmer, Anasina Gray-Barberio, Christian Astourian, Ishtar HopeMusic removed from podcast but available through following linksI Care About You - Zig ZagMeltdown in a public place - WashedNuke The Moon - ArboristsA Donk Don't Come For Free - Our Carls...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. This was the segment for May. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.org

Presentations from the Public Forum entitled 'War Or Public Housing: resist the push to defund public services', recorded by 3CR reporter Annie McLoughlin. This presentation was held on Thursday 16th of April, at the City of Melbourne's Multicultural Hub, with speakers: Louisa Bassini, Inner Melbourne Community Legal, Mercedes Zanker, researcher with Renegade Activists & community broadcaster with...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. This was the segment for April. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.org

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. This was the segment for March. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.org

Commons Conversations is a series of interviews in which campaigners share their experiences and insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history, and more. The series is produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be accessed for free at commonslibrary.orgIn the latest episode digital campaigner James Clark chats...

Commons Conversations is a series of interviews in which campaigners share their experiences and insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history, and more. The series is produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be accessed for free at commonslibrary.orgIn the latest episode Commons Library director Holly Hammo...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. This was the segment for February. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.org

This week’s episode features a conversation between Neha Madhok and Michelle Prasad, who recently engaged in research concerning the experiences of People of Colour, First Nations People, and Multicultural Communities in the climate movement. Neha, who is the co-founder of Democracy in Colour, produced the ‘Betraying White Supremacy’ report while Michelle, a Movement Monitor Fellow, produced ‘Firs...

In today’s episode Commons Librarian Iain McIntyre chats with artivist Jess Harwood about the role of comics and art in creating social change, as well as her work with various campaigns and organisations. The program is produced by the Commons Social Change Library. To access more than 1500 training resources and guides for activists visit commonslibrary.org

Sophie Hartley, researcher at the Commons Social Change Library, chats with Cathy Rogers from the UK Social Change Lab about how to effectively campaign against the fossil fuel industry. The pair discuss recent reports they have published. Sophie's is entitled Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action while Cathy has co-authored Strategies and Tactics t...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It is broadcast on 3CR's Minday Breakfast program on the first Monday of each month, as well as on other community radio stations around Australia. This was the segment for January. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of mor...

In this week’s episode of Commons Conversations Will Potter from the Tomorrow Movement chats with researcher and activist Natasha Adams about the nature of far-right ideologies in Australia and the UK, as well as their global connections. The pair outline strategies for countering these movements, including building solidarity, scenario planning, and reimagining democracy. This program was produce...

In this week’s episode episode Commons Director Holly Hammond chats with Lucy Graham, Cape York Campaigner at the Cairns and Far North Environment Center (CAFNEC) about her experiences of rural and regional organizing. This program was produced by the Commons Social Change Library. To access more than 1500 campaigning guides, how-tos, case studies and videos visit commonslibrary.org

In this week’s episode of Commons Conversations climate justice organizer and therapist Charlie Wood chats with trainer and educator Kazu Haga about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability. Together they explore the intertwined nature of personal and systemic change, emphasizing the importance of collective trauma healing and nonviolent direct action. This program was produced by the Commons Social Cha...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. This was the segment for December. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.org

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It is broadcast on 3CR's Monday Breakfast program on the first Monday of each month, as well as on other community radio stations around Australia. This was the segment for November. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of mo...

Joining Mike on Episode Two of 'All Been Inside' is guest, Stan Winford, from the Centre for Innovative Justice, who talks about the pathways into the justice system for young offenders and how people with cognitive disabilities could be better supported when they come into contact with the law. It's a highly educational episode about Acquired Brain Injury and disability reform in the criminal jus...

'All Been Inside' Episode Two features 'Bindi' talking about how she acquired her brain injury and her message of the need for equitable care by our health and justice system for women who have experienced domestic violence. Bindi also chats with social worker, Sinead Tobin, about her experiences supporting clients with Acquired Brain Injury and what our health and social systems need to recognise...

Episode One of 'All Been Inside' features Voices for Change member, Jai Haines, in conversation with criminal lawyer, Adam Willson, from Fitzroy Legal Service. Jai talks about his experience of the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC), a special court dedicated to supporting people caught up in the justice system with significant mental health issues and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Jai had a good...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It goes to air on the first Monday of each month on 3CR at 8am. This was the segment for October. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.orgMore...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It goes to air on the first Monday of each month on 3CR at 8am. This was the segment for September. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.orgMor...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It goes to air on the first Monday of each month on 3CR at 8am. This was the segment for August. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.orgMore h...

Tiny Sparks and Turning Points is a monthly selection of protests, strikes and significant dates concerning social change in Australian history. It goes to air on the first Monday of each month on 3CR at 8am. This was the segment for July. It was produced by the Commons Social Change Library, a repository of more than 1500 resources for campaigners, which can be found at commonslibrary.orgMore his...