Advocacy is an important component in working to address issues of injustice. The following resources may be useful in researching and advocating on social justice issues. Please note that the links to these resources will take you to external sites.
South Australian Council of Social Services:
http://www.sacoss.org.au
Sign up to a free e-bulletin of events, forums and training opportunities including a one-day workshop on Activism.
Australian Council of Social Services:
http://www.acoss.org.au
Find here resources on national social issues.
South Australian Policy On-Line:
http://www.sapo.org.au
This site contains publications and policy papers, as well as a free e-bulletin which includes news on new publications and upcoming events.
Australian Policy On-Line:
http://www.apo.org.au
This site contains publications from policy centres and leading research institutions. Search the site and sign up to a free e-bulletin.
Eureka Street:
http://www.eurekastreet.com.au
This publication of Jesuit Communications includes articles on a range of social issues. Sign up for a free e-bulletin.
Sojourners:
http://www.sojo.net
This site provides resources which address issues of faith, politics and culture from a biblical perspective. Sign up for a free e-bulletin.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au
Resources on a range of justice issues, including a page for young people and a free e-bulletin.
Oxfam Advocate:
http://www.oxfam.org.au/site/subscribe.html#campaigns
Sign up for a free e-bulletin of events and resources on social justice issues.
Get Up!
http://www.getup.org.au
An independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation. Sign up for updates on campaigns.
The Australia Institute:
http://www.tai.org.au
An independent, public policy think-tank. Discussion papers are available for downloading.
Our Community:
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au
A site designed for community organisations. Topics include fund-raising, good governance and leadership.
Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/csrc/about
Established by La Trobe University, the Centre develops projects and resources to support regional and rural communities.