Last month, 16-year old Josie Pohla was featured in The Sun Herald as one of the four women changing the face of Australian activism. Josie’s inspiring story began two years ago when she started a petition on Change.org to speak out about the domestic violence she had experienced that led to her mother’s suicide. Josie’s […]
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Openness is hard, but here’s why it matters
Written by Change.org · July 12, 2017 5:58 pm -
You’ve just signed your first petition!
You’ve just signed your first petition, joining a powerful community of 4.4 million Aussies fighting injustice, holding politicians accountable, giving the voiceless a voice. But what happens now? Take a moment to watch this video of some of the past year’s biggest victories – this is the huge scale of change that you’re about to be […]
Written by Change.org · February 17, 2017 1:37 pm -
Behind the scenes at Change.org Australia
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Change.org Australia? Click here for a glimpse of what our small team got up to in 2016: If you’d like to chip in to help people fighting injustice – you can sign up to become a Change.org sustainer to support our work here.
Written by Change.org · January 2, 2017 8:31 pm -
Father Paul makes history in Parliament
Father Paul Kelly’s tireless campaign to abolish the ‘gay panic defence’ as an excuse for murder resulted in a recent meeting with the QLD Attorney General. In Parliament, she acknowledged the “hundreds of thousands of signers” of his petition. Nathan from Change.org travelled to Queensland to help Father Paul deliver his petition and speak to […]
Written by garynunn · December 13, 2016 3:06 pm -
This 16-year-old has a message just for you
Chloe, a farmer’s daughter, wrote this letter to thank you for your support. Chloe successfully petitioned Barnaby Joyce to help battling dairy farmers like her dad. Chloe asked for a relief package and a review of the milk pricing system. When her petition exceeded 100,000 signatures, the Deputy Prime Minister personally called Chloe to announce […]
Written by garynunn · December 13, 2016 12:57 pm -
Victory! SA Parliament legalises same-sex adoption following petition
History has just been made in South Australia, following Shaun’s 27,000 strong Change.org petition. Gay couples can now adopt children, following a three year campaign where Shaun Douglas-Galley and his husband shared their story about their relationship and their young children. The legislation passed SA’s upper house on Wednesday, 13 votes to four. Shaun said: […]
Written by garynunn · December 7, 2016 2:52 pm -
What you changed this month
Your generous support this month has helped fight injustices across Australia. You’ve helped keep Change.org’s people powered platform free for those who need it most – everyday Australians who are voiceless, vulnerable and very determined. These are some of the remarkable stories that your contribution each month has created. Life-saving victory! This month, you saved Galy’s […]
Written by garynunn · November 14, 2016 3:35 pm -
“My life has opened up. It’s a new world” – how people living with disabilities helped themselves using Change.org
Here at Change.org, our vision is a world where nobody is powerless or voiceless. That’s why we created a tool that helps people to help themselves – like quadriplegic Mark Tonga. It also enables others to help you – like 5-year-old Mikey with cerebral palsy. Discover their stories – and perhaps start a petition of […]
Written by Change.org · October 18, 2016 6:51 am -
The surprising things that happen when you start a petitition
Written by Change.org · October 17, 2016 11:49 pm -
“I looked the Premier in the eye & made him listen” – the meetings that changed their lives
Everyday Australians have a direct line to the country’s most powerful people by using Change.org – like Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley, who explains why she loves to respond to Change.org petitions below. But can you imagine what it’s like to pick up the phone to the Deputy Prime Minister, or come face to face […]
Written by Change.org · October 11, 2016 7:27 am