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Become A Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Activist
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Help support global solidarity in your workplace & community
Activists in Australia play a vital role in fostering global solidarity within their unions and communities. No matter your background or experience, your time and skills can make a difference. Whether you’re new to international solidarity or have years of experience, you are a crucial part of the collective strength that builds our movement.
From supporting fundraisers to advocacy, there’s a role for everyone, based on what you’re comfortable contributing.
To lodge your volunteer hours, please contact Lachlan Batchelor email: lbatchelor@apheda.org.au, Subject: ‘Volunteer Hours’
How to Participate
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VOLUNTEER
You can support one-off events like fundraisers, campaigns, or other activities by lending a hand to Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA or our activist groups.
JOIN AN ACTIVIST GROUP
Become part of a local activist group in VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, or WA. These grassroots groups lead international solidarity initiatives by:
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- Promoting internationalism within unions.
- Hosting events and fundraisers.
- Building local support for our campaigns.
- Strengthening global solidarity through collective action.
JOIN THE EDUCATORS GROUP
If you have skills or experience in education, particularly in union or internationalism training, join our team of educators. This group has developed training modules on global justice and solidarity, designed for unions and civil society organisations to use as educational resources.
ACTIVIST RESOURCES
Building solidarity across borders: Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA depends upon the contributions of our members, supporting unions, and activists. You can play a part by sharing the stories from our projects, campaigns, and appeals in your union, workplace, and community.
Download our Activist Resources:
TIMOR LESTE: Twenty years of Independence, Decades of Solidarity
Women Fighting for their Rights with Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA
Check out our projects and campaigns
Your time can become a monetary donation
Did you know that the time you spend informing and educating others in Australia about development and humanitarian issues can be donated to Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA as part of the Australian Government’s Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
How It Works
If you lodge your time spent volunteering with us, ANCP will make a monetary contribution to us. Examples of eligible activities include:
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- Training or speaking to union colleagues.
- Writing articles for union or community journals.
- Assisting with speaking tours.
- Presenting to community or union groups.
*It does not include fundraising activities.
By lodging these hours with us, you will actively contribute to our mission and help us meet Australian Government requirements. For additional information about the ANCP program, visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) here.
To lodge your volunteer hours, please Lachlan Batchelor email: lbatchelor@apheda.org.au, Subject: ‘Volunteer Hours’
APHEDA Events
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA hosts events throughout the year to bring unionists, activists, and supporters together in solidarity. Whether you’re attending in person or online, every event is an opportunity to strengthen the movement and show your support for workers and communities fighting for dignity, equality, and human rights.
Book Launch: Women's Voices from the Revolution
Electorate Forums: increasing Aid Budget
We celebrated 40 years of solidarity at our Annual Dinner
Our People & Community
We are about people. People working together to make things better for all. Every Union Aid Abroad APHEDA supporter, member, activist and participant here in Australia and all around the world contributes to the work it takes to tackle inequality and injustice.
We really need to make sure that if we want to not just better Australia, we need to better the whole world.
SOPHIE LEONARD, FIELD ORGANISER, CPSU IN BRISBANE
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As unionists we know that coming together makes work and our community better. Internationalism is the next step.
ANGUS MCFARLAND, ASU NSW-ACT BRANCH SECRETARY
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Working to support APHEDA’s work even in this small way has been incredibly rewarding and provided me with a more meaningful motivation for why I make art.
SLEILA FREIJAT, ARTIST & APHEDA ACTIVIST
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Do Global Justice. The Union Way.
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