Australian progressives & social movements
Australian civil society orgs, NGOs, grassroots social movements & progressives starter pack! This starter pack includes individual people and orgs. DM us to be added. Curated by Australian Progress australianprogress.org.au/
@nteuunimelb.bsky.social
Authorised by David Gonzalez, NTEU University of Melbourne branch president
@deakinnteu.bsky.social
@nteumonash.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Monash Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union - authorised by Ben Eltham, Branch President
@nteuact.bsky.social
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in the ACT. The union for all higher education staff. Authorised by Dr Lachlan Clohesy, NTEU ACT Division, Acton.
@nteunion.bsky.social
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is the union for all higher education staff in Australia. Authorised by D.Cahill, Melbourne National Tertiary Education Union
@nteuvictoria.bsky.social
Representing higher education staff in Victoria; protecting rights at work and public education. Authorised by Sarah Roberts, Division Secretary, NTEU VIC.
@bdsmovement.bsky.social
Official account of the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC). We're the Palestinian leadership of the global Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement.
@betterrenting.bsky.social
Better Renting is a community of renters working together for stable, affordable, and healthy homes. See our upcoming events, latest research, media, & renting news here: https://linktr.ee/BetterRentingAus
@thinkforward.bsky.social
A group of younger people fighting for an economy that works for all generations. Advocacy ๐ข Education ๐ Research ๐ง
@prosperaustralia.bsky.social
We are an independent research institute focusing on fair and sustainable revenue policy. prosper.org.au
@naturensw.bsky.social
Fighting for nature and climate justice since 1955 ๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ Authorised by Jacqui Mumford, Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Sydney.
@aushumanrightsact.bsky.social
An Australian Human Rights Act will ensure our governmentโs decisions are guided by values like fairness, respect, compassion & dignity. Join the call at humanrightsact.org.au
@bushfiresurvivors.bsky.social
We are people deeply impacted by bushfires, fighting for faster action on climate - so no one else has to go through what we have. bushfiresurvivors.org Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
@moniquehurley.bsky.social
Associate Legal Director at the Human Rights Law Centre. She/her. On stolen land.
@janeclimate.bsky.social
๐จ Engagement Director at the Australian Conservation Foundation ๐จ
@30by30au.bsky.social
Working to protect 30% of Australia's backyard by 2030. So people and wildlife have a good future ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ Join the global movement today ๐ www.30by30.org.au/petition
@commoncauseaus.bsky.social
https://www.commoncause.com.au We help mission driven organisations use the power of values and frames to motivate change. We provide research, training and strategic support to people and organisations creating a better world.
@aeufederal.bsky.social
The Australian Education Union has a membership of over 198,000 educators. Authorised by Kevin Bates, AEU, 120 Clarendon St, Southbank 3006.
@humanrightshrlc.bsky.social
Fearless human rights action for a fairer Australia.
@forwand.bsky.social
Supporter of the independents movement and similar things. No other country has it. Excited to vote for the 1st time soon.
@patsimons.bsky.social
Campaigns Coordinator for Yes2Renewables at FoE Australia bsky.app/profile/foe.org.au Climate jobs, energy democracy, punk & hip hop. he/him.
@leopr.bsky.social
pro-people, homes, justice. very sure we can do better. ceo @ tenants' union of NSW, national association of renters' organisations he/him #PayTheRent
@jarrennylund.bsky.social
๐ PhD Student (Social/Environmental Psychology) ๐ Research Assistant ๐ Climate Reality Leader ๐ฑ Previously campaigned with: Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, and Market Forces ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Pronouns: He/him ๐ Find me on other platforms: bio.site/jarrennylund
@jessicawhyte.bsky.social
Assoc Prof. of Philosophy at the University of New South Wales. Writes about economic sanctions, human rights, neoliberalism, international law.
@ketanjoshi.co
Analysis, research, writing and communications focused on anti-greenwashing and corporate accountability. Creator + curator of the Greensky feed: https://ketanjoshi.co/greensky/ Based in Oslo - ketan.joshi85@gmail.com
@mutualaidaus.bsky.social
This account amplifies mutual aid requests and opportunities within Australia. Tag us to receive or provide help #MutualAidAustralia #MutualAidMeals โคต๏ธ Profile/banner: hands forming heart shape, bright yellow background
@peacenicsta.bsky.social
Mischief maker, wannabe writer, activist, dog lover, feminist, fully sick, earnest dork, clinically weird Living on stolen Noongar land
@redrabbleroz.bsky.social
Policy & Research, @cpsu.org.au | Research Fellow, @percapitaaustralia.bsky.social | On the left-wing of the possible | Views are my own๐นโ https://linktr.ee/ochiu
@daanysaeed.bsky.social
media reporter @crikeynews.bsky.social. bat 8, donโt bowl, views mine. yarn? dsaeed@crikey.com.au, DMs open
@cameronwilson.bsky.social
the only Australian on the internet. www.cameronwilson.com.au i write @thesizzle.com.au and report at @crikey.com.au
@anatolitis.bsky.social
art โ tenacity โ democracy Writer and arts advocate Editor @meanjin.bsky.social Creative strategy, Test Pattern Governing Council, National Gallery of Australia Co-Chair, Australian Republic Movement Hon A/Prof, RMIT School of Art estheranatolitis.net
@copower.bsky.social
We are a non-profit cooperative energy provider working to bring energy back into the commons. https://www.cooperativepower.org.au
@lizhumphrys.bsky.social
UTS Political Economist of work and labour, especially climate change impacts on WHS. Associate at Centre Future Work & Editor Social Movement Studies. Cats. Electroclash. Carlton AFL tragic ๐
@gemoase.bsky.social
United Workers Union Director, co-founder CoPower and Overland Journal board. Activist and sometimes scribbler. Views are mine!
@bluntshovels.bsky.social
Grumpy optimist. Writes about the NDIS and disability. Wiradjuri country bluntshovels.au
@wyld.bsky.social
K.A Ren Wyld Writer of books and posts. Aboriginal person (Martu) Free Palestine from the river to the sea! Links to other sites, books and stuff > https://linktr.ee/KarenWyld
@markogge.bsky.social
Principal Advisor on climate and energy at The Australia Institute. My views are my own.
@patricklenton.bsky.social
(He/him) freelance writer and editor. Author of some books. My debut novel โIn Spite of Youโ out in 2025. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://heterosexualnonsense.substack.com/ Read my articles: https://linktr.ee/patricklenton
@clairegcoleman.bsky.social
Noongar writer - Novels: Terra Nullius, The Old Lie, Enclave [Hachette Australia]. Non-fiction: Lies, Damned Lies [Ultimo Press]. Writer also of essays, verse, opinion, and criticism.
@paytherent.bsky.social
Pay The Rent is a First Nations led grassroots-to-grassroots initiative; it enables funds to be contributed by non-Indigenous individuals directly to grassroots causes & campaigns with a focus on protecting First Nations rights. https://paytherent.net.au
@peterstahel.bsky.social
Existing in the context @ essentialmedia.com.au for public affairs, campaigns & politics: owner and MD.
@edesmarchelier.bsky.social
Disability Rights Campaigner | Writer | Speaker | Proudly Queer & Disabled ๐๐ฉโ๐ฆฝ๐ง
@antipovertycent.bsky.social
This account is not active. Find us on Bluesky at @antipovertycentre.org
@antipovertycentre.org
The experts on poverty are the people who live it. Break the poverty machine #BTPM ๐๐น๐ก
@kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org
โWhat would become of the rich if not for the poor?โ โ Emma Goldman ๐ Neurologically outnumbered; yelling about social policy on bluesky via @antipovertycentre.org #PayTheRent #LandBack
@jessicafox99.bsky.social
Neurodivergent PhD Candidate at QUT Centre for Justice. Researching support services for autistic survivors of gendered violence. She / Her. Located in Meanjin (Brisbane) on Turrbal and Yuggera land
@tarneen.bsky.social
Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, Bindal and Meriam writer, community organiser and homosexual
@pinknews.bsky.social
The worlds most read and watched LGBTQ+ media publisher. Our mission - to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ Find us at www.thepinknews.com
@ncig2013.bsky.social
@๐๐พ๐๐2013; ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐. Bluesky Social do not necessarily represent ANU National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) views. No DMs. TEQSA PRV12002 | CRICOS 00120C. Ngunnawal Country and Ngambri Country.
@dschlosberg.bsky.social
Prof of Enviro Politics, Director Sydney Environment Institute, Univ of Sydney. Environmental, climate, multispecies, and ecological justice; just adaptation and resilience.
@safeclimate.bsky.social
Clinical psychologist campaigning on the #climateemergency with Extinction Rebellion Australia. Which do you choose: extinction or rebellion? Download my climate emergency messaging booklet at https://xrb.link/g64tn2Zsx
@nicolesommer.bsky.social
Principal Lawyer, EDO Lawyers. Lawyering for a safe climate and healthy environment. Lutriwita/Tasmania
@takvera.bsky.social
One climate activist and two chihuahuas who cycle the streets of Melbourne ๐ถ๐ถ๐ดโโ ๏ธ Indiana Jones and Juliet: https://aus.social/deck/@JulietAndJones John: https://takvera.blogspot.com/
@freyacole.bsky.social
Media manager at Australiaโs national environment organisation, The Australian Conservation Foundation Here to talk, listen and learn about meaningful climate action and nature protection ๐ฑ Former BBC World presenter and reporter ๐
@camerribek.bsky.social
Local Grassroots climate action group in Melbourne's northern suburbs of Merribek working on local, state, Federal Government & international climate justice action and advocacy since 2008. Member of CANA. https://climateactionmerribek.org/
@marketforces.org.au
Your money as a force for good. Join the movement shifting investment away from fossil fuels.
@reneweconomy.com.au
Reporting the future of energy, independently. https://reneweconomy.com.au/
@greenleftonline.bsky.social
Grassroots media reporting on environmental, social justice, peace and workers' rights issues. Become a supporter at http://greenleft.org.au/support
@wewontcry.bsky.social
@bobburtonoz.bsky.social
Editor CoalWire free weekly digest on global coal: https://shorturl.at/oofNh Tasmanian Inquirer: @tasinquirer.bsky.social Email alerts for new TI stories: http://bit.ly/348DcoE Website: https://tasmanianinquirer.com.au/ Likes often = bookmarks
@camwalker.bsky.social
Campaigns co-ordinator, Friends of the Earth Melbourne, Australia. Activist, mountain enthusiast, climber, skier, volunteer firefighter. Living on Dja Dja Wurrung country, Central Victoria.
@danilic.bsky.social
Investigative Humourist. Host @ARationalFear Podcast. Winner 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Australian Podcast Awards Best Comedy Podcast. ๐๐๐
@docsenvaus.bsky.social
๐Doctors working to address health impacts of climate change. dea.org.au
@knitnannassyd.bsky.social
Promoting a clean, safe, and renewable future for the kiddies. https://knittingnannas.org/
@reevealison.bsky.social
Deputy Program Director, Energy + Climate Change, Grattan Institute. Views here are my own, naturally. Usually posting from Ngunnawal Country. I block Nazis, climate deniers, and Russian propaganda amplifiers.
@christinemilne.bsky.social
I am an environmental and social justice activist who spent 25 years in Green politics in Australia. I work with many eNGOs, am Global Greens Ambassador, a devoted grandmother and a keen gardener.
@alexkelly.bsky.social
Doco filmmaker, comms, futures, PhD candidate (ethics & impact producing) Director - Economic Media Centre. Dja Dja Wurrung Country https://echotango.org/ https://unquiet.com.au/ https://thethingswedidnext.org/ https://economicmediacentre.org/
@amandawise.bsky.social
Professor of Sociology | Researching social inequalities in global cities | race & racism | co-existence | diversity & the urban commons | informal sport | migrant workers in Singapore & Australia | mainstreaming far-right. | Palestine | All views my own
@unitedworkers.org.au
@glenntodd.bsky.social
Helping people navigate web technology. Digital marketing, coaching and website design. I also make sculpture and try and create positive change. glenntodd.au ~ actionskills.au ~ gippsland.au ~ flamewriter.art
@leopuglisi6.bsky.social
FOLLOW @6newsau.bsky.social http://www.seedisclaimer.com not really active on here
@dogooder.bsky.social
Software to lobby policy makers and build progressive movements around the world. www.dogooder.co
@jackiemaeturner.bsky.social
Director @ Trans Justice Project (she/her) Writer, campaigner, and trans gal about town. https://linktr.ee/JackieMaeLinks
@raisely.bsky.social
Simple online fundraising for the worldsโ most ambitious campaigns ๐ Proud award-winning BCorp โป๏ธ Remote + global team ๐
@lizduckchong.bsky.social
post-fertile funny girl ๐ writer, carpenter, makes film/music & runs a reclaimed timber shop ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ still masking full time ๐ท proud trans woman (she/they) please tag me in your best photos of trees. www.lizduckchong.com
@overlandjournal.bsky.social
Overland Journal โ radical Australian literature and culture since 1954
@purplepingers.bsky.social
โTiktokerโ (derogatory) I hate real estate agents Join ur union x https://linktr.ee/purplepingers
@drnatosborne.bsky.social
Env + insurgent planning & human geography, urban social + env justice, radical spatial politics, abolitionist planning. Co-producer of @radioreversal.bsky.social, co-convenor Brisbane Free University. White settler on unceded Jagera & Turrbal Country
@sandyosullivan.bsky.social
Aboriginal trans/non-binary/queer/ND doing anti-colonial work on museums/art/gender/culture @IndigFutures. ARC Future Fellow. I mostly make jokes about museums. I'm 59! them/sib/kin
@lukelpearson.bsky.social
Hi, Iโm Luke Pearson. You might remember me from such social media platforms as Twitter.
@floreani.bsky.social
digital rights advocate / writer / PhD candidate researching landlord tech + housing justice ๐ surveillance isn't safety xoxo what would ned ludd do?? samanthafloreani.com
@kgt.bsky.social
[-o-] Digital rights by day, writing creative code + science fiction most other times. (Formerly @chipswoon on the bad site) https://kgt.dev
@sallyrugg.bsky.social
Campaign strategist currently working in human rights. Interested in politics, policy, current affairs and social change. Emerging green thumb. Australiaโs 11th favourite lesbian.
@asherwolf.bsky.social
Amnesty Media Award 2014. Cryptoparty. Anti-Robodebt campaigner. Digital rights. Mutant network node herder. Completing a Master of Social Work. Person Centred Emergency Preparedness facilitator. Devouring entropy https://www.patreon.com/asherwolf
@bicycleuser.bsky.social
Academic living/working on Anaiwan Country. Teaching eco-queer feminist anti-colonial literary studies at UNE, union/community organiser. She/they. "How to weather together: Feminist Practice for Climate Change" (w/ Astrida Neimanis, 2025). ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฒโ๐ ๐
@robthelaw.bsky.social
Interested in environmental, climate, social justice stuff. Works at WWF and WOMADelaide. Also muso, into landcare, artivism, funny stuff, making sound trails and audiobooks, human geography, and lifelong affliction of contrariness.
@drvicfielding.bsky.social
Twitter escapee. Lecturer and researcher in communication, media and its influence on democracy. Post in my personal capacity.
@emergencybk.bsky.social
Australia. Justice, equity, Ally, #Auspol, science, pilot, search/rescue, emergency preparedness, chronic illness/disabilities & dog servant. She/her On unceded Wathaurong Land.