JAM! Action

Many people find it hard to answer this question. Taking action can take many forms – some are more visible, some take more time, some bring short term outcomes and some may take longer. The great thing about taking any action is that it could bring about positive change for both individuals and communities. Below is a shortlist of things you could do …

1.     Support First Nation’s organisations. Many organisations need your physical and financial support. See the JAM! Donation page.

2.     Sign and Send an Email Letter. JAM! prepares letters to relevant government bodies/organisations about various issues for you to simply sign and send. See below.

3.     Connect with and support First Nation’s organisations businesses, artists and performers. For example, locally, you can check out what’s happening at Footscray Community Arts, Kindred Studios or see the events at Maribyrnong Arts & Culture. See the the JAM! Events below and check out the JAM! Connect page. Attend First Nations events and, rallies – significant dates can be found on the JAM! First Nations Calendar page.

4.     Sign-up via our webpages, below, to stay up-to-date with JAM!’s newsletters and follow JAM! on Facebook.

5.     Use your email list and social media channels to share First Nation’s content. 

6.     Broaden your own and others’ education.
* Learn about and support the First People’s Assembly of Victoria – ‘Treaty for Victoria’;
* Enrol in a course e.g. Victoria University courses and units with an Indigenous focus;
* read books and newspapers by and about First Nations peoples e.g. National Indigenous Times, The Sun Bookshop or The Chestnut Tree or Koorie Heritage Trust or your local library for books;
* watch and listen to First Nations TV and radio programs and podcasts e.g. NITV TV and Radio, ABC Awaye!, RRR Indigenuity or The Mission, ABC iView Indigenous, 3CR Radio various programs;
* see First Nations films e.g. The Last Daughter – available on Netflix;
* read about the Maribyrnong City Council’s Racism Stops With Me and Racism NOT Welcome Street Sign campaigns.

Information about JAM!’s actions and events will be posted here when available. Subscribe to keep up-to-date.