1. Building Powerful Coalitions Amanda Tattersall www.powerincoalition.com

2. New South Wales Public Education Coalition

3. Key features Leadership support Not alone = approached Parents Federation Mass based, participatory Formed local coalitions/groups Took actions that made a direct impact

4. Five principles of Strong Coalitions 1. Less is more 2. Individuals matter 5. Multi-scaled action 3. Set an agenda 4. Plan, plan, plan

5. Less is more Restricted membership Build relationships and develop issues together Be strategic about who is involved in the coalition

6. Build an agenda Wield self-interest with a sword of justice Mutual self-interest Positive agenda Who speaks? Broad narrative linked to specific, winnable demands 3…

7. Want More? Read the handout: Principles of strong coalitions Visit the website: www.powerincoalition.comwww.powerincoalition.com Buy the book: Power in Coalition: strategies for strong unions and social change Find out more about the Sydney Alliance: www.sydneyalliance.org.au