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Election Ready Workshops

Gain key skills to engage in the upcoming Federal Election

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The Election Ready series were a series of free 90-min online workshops designed to equip young people with essential skills for participating in election campaigning in the lead up to the 2025 Federal Election. 

Why?

With an election approaching, it was the perfect time to make sure your voice was heard. But misinformation spread quickly, and it could be tough to know how to make an impact. These workshops provided the skills to cut through the noise, use media effectively, and be part of real change. Whether you were already involved in election campaigning or simply passionate about an issue, this was for you.

What participants gained:

  • Learned how to identify and counter mis/disinformation.
  • Built confidence in engaging with the media and pitching stories to journalists.
  • Developed strategies for effective media interviews and rapid response communication.
  • Connected with other young people who wanted to make a difference.

What workshops were there?

Disinformation in the Digital Age
19 March 7-8:30PM AEDT (NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas), 6-7:30PM AEST (Qld), 4-5:30pm AWST (WA)
Hosted by FYA and The Commons Social Change Library

An interactive workshop where we broke down how disinformation spreads, why it’s so effective, and what we can do about it. This session equipped young campaigners with important skills in recognising, challenging, and countering disinformation.

Media Strategy and Pitching to Journalists
20 March 7-8:30PM AEDT (NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas), 6-7:30PM AEST (Qld), 4-5:30pm AWST (WA)
Hosted by FYA

An overview of how the media industry works in Australia, and how to build media interest in your issue and your rights when engaging with journalists.

Tips for Media Interviews and Rapid Response
24 March 7-8:30PM AEDT (NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas), 6-7:30PM AEST (Qld), 4-5:30pm AWST (WA)
Hosted by FYA

How to prepare for interviews and handle those tricky questions, and how to respond quickly when events create an opportunity for your views to be heard.

 

Our friends at Tomorrow Movement and Democracy In Colour also hosted online workshops in the lead up to the Federal Election:

  • How we beat the Right online: digital organising, 3 March, 6pm AEDST
  • Preferential Voting: How To Actually Make Your Vote Count, 10 March, 8pm AEDST
  • Racism Out Of Politics – Panel Discussion, 11 March, 7pm AEDST
  • Organising for Action: Making Our Power Visible, 13 March, 6pm AEDST

Frequently asked questions

Who were the organisers and workshop facilitators?

These workshops were facilitated by experienced trainers in media, messaging and campaigning from Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and The Commons Social Change Library.

What was the cost?

No, these workshops were free for all participants!

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information get in contact with Heather at heather.mcnab@fya.org.au or Pablo at pablo.brait@fya.org.au .