My name is Peachy. I am writing on my own behalf, am not part of a group or do not represent any one else’s opinion but my own.

I have now worked in the environmental and social movement in Australia for over a decade. I have worked hard within mainstream, non-government organisations and grass roots organisations and have participated in blockading and in non-violent direct action. I am committed to facilitating social change, environmental awareness and protection, and strengthening community.

Having some sense of the energy that potentially was to errupt at the G20 protest, I brought these objectives to the Stop G20 Carnivale event - with a strong commitment to trying to create (if possible) a space that was inclusive – and where people felt like they could be present at the G20 protest and Carnivale, in a non violent way. I personally tried to facilitate Indigenous involvement, the involvement of multicultural groups, and other sectors of the community that exist beyond my own loose social and working group. (more…)