You help set the strategy, you choose the issues you want to work on, and together, we make a huge impact. Economic Fairness We believe in a society defined by social and economic equity, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Fair Media We know that an open, free, and fair media is one of the cornerstones of democracy — and must be defended.
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Donate Get involved! Open menu. Who we are The GetUp movement is driven by the hopes and values of everyday people. What we work on Our work is driven by values, not party politics. Bo Seo Reporter. Apr 23, — 6. Save Log in or Subscribe to save article. Targeted approach By contrast, GetUp argue that the majority of Australians support action on issues such as climate change and economic inequality, which will require government intervention. Email Bo at bo. License article. The attacks on GetUp are a sign that the hard-right of politics is deeply threatened by the work that we do.
They're threatened by movements that speak truth to power, threatened by political movements that aren't party affiliated, and threatened by the meaningful relationship that civil society holds with everyday people. One of the most under-rated tools for creating change is real face-to-face contact with MPs, particularly those in marginal seats. Don't underestimate the power of a torrent of calls from voters in an MP's local area, especially on an issue that's garnering a lot of media coverage.
In recent years, storytelling through videos has been an essential element of any effective campaign toolkit. Platforms like Facebook are increasingly prioritising meaningful content, and that's a big win for organisations creating great short videos that capture the heart of their issue.
Great videos don't need to be fancy, they just need to be fresh, honest and simple, and they need to add something to the debate that wasn't there before. Sometimes it feels as though a not-for-profit's work is never done, and now is no exception. Many of us are painfully aware of how far we are from living in the kind of Australia we want to be in. But I think it's fair to take a moment and recognise that community groups and not-for-profits contributed to some incredible wins over the past year.
If the increased attacks on civil society are anything to go by, clearly we're doing a few things right. In any social movement, recognising individuals and their unique contributions is critical. It's often the unusual things individuals bring that can contribute to incremental wins on an issue - whether they brought along volunteer time, connections to decision makers or allies, a contribution of funds or even just extraordinary zest for winning.
The problem with concentrating your power in individuals is that their contribution to the campaign can often only be temporary. GetUp is a leader in digital campaigning and with this exciting technological innovation, our days are filled with analysing the political state of play, developing long-term and rapid-fire strategy, engaging with the political process, the media and affected communities, spotting the right moment to intervene, running impactful tactics including everything from protests to undercover investigations.
One of the main reasons I was attracted to GetUp and love working here is the people. Every single staff member at GetUp is exceptionally capable, hardworking and highly intelligent.
The people here are all strategic thinkers and innovators who are consistently looking for new ways to boost the collective people power of our members and create positive impact. It is a seriously fun and rewarding place to work.
COVID has changed the way we operate internally and the way that we campaign. It was not so long ago that we saw over , people turn out to school climate strikes across the country.
Today, mass demonstrations are harder to organise but still vital to show those in power that we demand action. While we have become more creative in the ways we get people to take action on the issues that matter to them, we have also had to get creative internally and have adopted new ways of working. We experienced the effects of catastrophic climate change with the summer bushfires, have and continue to go through a global pandemic, the inspiring and powerful Black Lives Matter movement shone a light on racism around the world and the horrific track record of black deaths in custody here in Australia.
On top of this we are now facing a global recession. GetUp staff have been at the centre of all of these political moments this year. So it has been crucial that we listen to staff and their needs to work sustainably as activists.
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