Occupy Sydney has been present in Martin Place almost
continuously since 15 October 2011. A crucial part of the occupation is open public discussion of issues concerning humanity and the planet. Some of these discussions are organised into a ‘Free School’, held on most Saturday afternoons.
Free School is:
A space for honest, frank and respectful discussion and the
building of solidarity amongst participants
Open for everyone to present or join sessions and workshops
A collective way to address questions about Occupy Sydney's
directions and purposes
An approach to building the movement and keeping it
relevant and sustainable
An occasion to discuss how we relate to existing movements,
groups and struggles
A place of learning about practical skills and interests helpful
to Occupy participants
An opportunity for enjoyable group conversations and fun in
growing together.
If you have an idea for a workshop, please contact us at occupysydneyfreeschool@gmail.com. If you could send us a short description and your preferred Saturday and session time (either 1.30 - 2.30, 2.45 - 3.45 or 4 - 5) that would be great! People are also very welcome to come along to Free School on the day and announce workshops and put them on. If you want support in running a workshop, please get in touch with the Free School working group and we'd love to help you out.
Workshops this free school (so far):
1.30-2.30pm
Syd uni cuts, the need for students in OZ to get organised with Mark, Sunil, Laura and Frank
2.45-3.45pm
Our security on the net with Neil
Climate Change Action and Class with Holly
4-5pm
Femicides in Mexico with Sydney Action for Juarez,