Participatory Democracy – Learn How Indi Did It…Is Doing It

Remember how Independent candidate, Cathy McGowan and her team in Indi, NE Victoria, won a safe federal Liberal seat on the basis of participatory democracy in 2013? Voice for Indi (V4I) will run a ‘How we did it forum,’ Indi Shares, on 14 June at Oxley.

A Huge Amount Of Interest..

Many Australians, wanting to know how Cathy, backed by V4I, gained a 9% swing and won a voice for her community across all political affiliations, have contacted the Voice For Indi community movement:

• community groups
• NGOs
• advocacy and activist groups
• unions and election candidates of varied political affiliations

About The Forum

The forum will consist of 30 minute round table conversations, hosted by a V4I member, with a maximum of ten participants. Participants will be able to attend up to five different topic conversations throughout the day.

Cathy and key people from her campaign team and Voices for Indi and will be there.

The forum will end with a plenary session for general questions and discussion.

Forum Topics

• Voices for Indi: how to build values based participatory democracy
• Kitchen Table Conversations: the process for giving people voice
• Social Media: new platforms for engagement and crowdfunding
• Website/Nation Builder: communications and managing the data
• Young People: inclusion and embracing new ideas
• Volunteers: signing up to values, belonging and training
• Branding/Marketing: creating identity
• Innovative Campaigning and Events : flashmobs, pop up events
• Electioneering: creativity, fun and logistics
• Being an Independent Candidate

To Ensure Quality Conversations Participant Numbers Are Limited

You do need to register early to ensure a place at the table.

Forum Details

COST – Tickets cost $180pp
REGISTRATION PACKAGE – To register or make further enquiries you can email voiceforindi@voiceforindi.com

Participatory democracy – NOT dreamtime?