Advocacy & power
Distinguish between raising awareness and advocating for change.
Awareness informs people; advocacy attempts to influence attitudes, decisions, policies or behaviour.
What percentage of young Australians aged 19–24 were concerned about at least one major issue affecting their generation?
83%
This American civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Who was she?
Rosa Parks
Identify one global issue that young people have campaigned about.
Climate change, gender equality, human rights or education access.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa.
How can advocacy challenge existing power structures?
By giving marginalised groups a voice, challenging dominant beliefs and pressuring institutions to change.
What percentage of young Australians aged 15–19 had undertaken volunteer work in Mission Australia's 2024 Youth Survey?
39%
This Pakistani activist advocated for girls' education and became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Who is she?
Malala Yousafzai
Explain one way social media has transformed modern advocacy.
It allows campaigns to reach international audiences, spread information and mobilise supporters quickly.
Which element has the chemical symbol Fe?
Iron.
Explain why collective action can be more influential than individual advocacy.
It builds public pressure, increases visibility and demonstrates widespread support.
Only 41% of young Australians surveyed expressed their views about government actions. What does this suggest about youth participation?
There is a gap between being concerned about issues and actively participating in political advocacy
This environmental activist from Sweden began a school strike for climate action that developed into a global youth movement. Who is she?
Greta Thunberg
Why can youth-led protests be influential during periods of political instability?
They demonstrate public dissatisfaction, mobilise communities and place pressure on governments.
What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
Golf
Why might people with less social or political power find it difficult to advocate for change?
They may lack resources, representation, access to decision-makers or fear negative consequences.
Why should statistics be used when developing an advocacy campaign?
They provide evidence of the scale of an issue, strengthen arguments and help persuade decision-makers.
What was the central message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech?
That racial discrimination and segregation should end, and that all people should have equal rights, freedom and opportunities.
What international organisation was established after World War II to promote peace, security and cooperation between countries?
The United Nations
In "The Office," what's the name of the character who is the regional manager of the Scranton branch?
Michael Scott
Evaluate why successful advocacy requires both public support and institutional action.
Public support creates pressure and legitimacy, while institutions have the authority and resources to implement lasting change.
52% would publicly disapprove of a sexist joke made by a friend, compared with 28% if made by their boss. Analyse what this reveals about power and speaking up.
People may be less willing to challenge behaviour when there is a power imbalance or fear of consequences.
This South African anti-apartheid activist spent 27 years in prison before becoming the country's first democratically elected Black president. Who was he?
Nelson Mandela
What is the name of the international agreement adopted in 2015 in which countries committed to limiting global warming?
The Paris Agreement
Name three movies that Robin Williams has starred in.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Happy Feet
Jumanji
Aladdin
Night at the Museum
Hook
Flubber
Good Will Hunting