What is 'Against the Wind'?

Mechanism and Membership

Though having its origin in the Woden Valley Uniting Church, its membership is broader than the church, with members from across the country who are passionate about at least one of Against the Wind’s objectives.

Currently Against the Wind has 70 members. We hope to increase membership. Currently membership is free, but if Against the Wind becomes incorporated, there will be a small fee, probably round $10 per year. It is expected that members would support at least one of the objectives, though not necessarily all. These are, after all, complex issues.

As new members join and opportunities arise, debate on policy will be encouraged and existing objectives may be refined and new objectives embraced. Members can get as involved as much or as little as they want. Just by joining and doing nothing else, you give credibility to the organisation when it is advocating on an issue.

Its initial objectives are to advocate for:

1. A fairer and non-exploitative Australian legislation and policy at all tiers of government.
2. Issues that are getting little support in Government or for which there are few advocates.
3. A fairer and kinder Australia in the world that includes but is not restricted to:
4. An end to the export of arms and defence equipment to countries engaged in human rights violations or war crimes, or wars of offence or subjugation;
5. An increase in foreign aid to 1% of GDP;
6. Less corruption and greater transparency in government;
7. An increase in humanitarian visas and more generous support of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; and
8. An end to poverty in Australia.
9. Organise several public seminars on issues in need of advocacy which might include:

• • Nuclear Military Submarines (AUKUS agreement)
  • Increasing foreign aid for peace
  • Reducing poverty: increasing unemployment and student payments
  • Ending government support for the arms industry, and
  • Better support for asylum seekers and refugees.
  • Support other organisations and individuals who are already advocating in these areas.

Initial facilitators of Against the Wind

Want to Join?

Simply send us an email at againstthewind.wvuc@gmail.com with your name and stating that you support at least one of Against the Wind’s objectives.

You don’t have to do anything more. Simply by adding your name you give strength to our arm and help Against the Wind gain credibility.

However, if you want to become more involved, you are also most welcome and there will be ample opportunities, especially in a new organisation just starting up.

If you have questions, you can also send us an email on againstthewind.wvuc@gmail.com .

Return to the main Against the wind page to see some of the recent topics addressed in our forums, or the 'Questioning the Media' page for a index of resources gathered to aid in the spreading of useful and accurate information on current topics.