Useful Links

Here you will find a range of links to websites that will aid you on your journey...click and explore!!

Check your slavery footprint

Visit the 'Slavery Footprint' website to see how many people in forced labour are working for you. Once you take the survey, the site also gives you practical ways you can take action to contribute to ending forced labour and slavery.
http://slaveryfootprint.org/

Fair Trade Association - AUS/NZ

Learn about how your fair trade products are made! A one-stop-shop for buying and selling fair trade.  Also has great resources and access to newsletters and info about ways you can practically take action!

http://www.fta.org.au/
http://www.fairtrade.com.au/


Fair Traders of Australia
This website offers information for and of fairtrade businesses in Australia. You can also search for accredited businesses across the country.
http://www.fairtraders.org.au/


'Call & Response' documentary
Check out this gripping documentary on slavery and forced labour.  Watch it with you friends, host movie nights to get the message out there!
http://www.madeinafreeworld.com/projects


Chain Store Reaction
This site is created by the same people who produced 'Call and Response'.  It provides a list of company names and information regarding their use of slave labour in the production and manufacturing of their products.  Find out if your favourite brands and stores are using fair work practices and write directly to them requesting accountability and transparency regarding the way their products are made. 
http://chainstorereaction.com/


Friends of the Earth
Are local groups all over Australia working together for greater social equality and a more environmentally sustainable future. Join a local group today!
http://www.foe.org.au/


Pigs Will Fly
Community blog on sustainable living for businesses and community workers.  They post articles, event information, jobs and more!!!
http://www.pigswillfly.com.au/


The Green Directory
Comprehensive Australian directory of green and ethical products and services! 
http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au/


The Saved Planet
Another Australian directory of green and ethical products and services.
http://www.thesavedplanet.com.au/


EcoDirectory
Yep, this is yet another Australian directory of green and ethical products and services.  Also has related news articles, event listings, and more.  Each of these directories do differ slightly, and some list more or less items within different categories, so it is worth having a browse through all of them particularly if you are after something specific. 
http://www.ecodirectory.com.au/


The Oak Tree Foundation
Are you under 26 and passionate about social justice? Check out the Oak Tree Foundation for volunteer opportunities.
http://theoaktree.org/


Greenfest

If your in Brisbane, check out Greenfest! It is a free public event networking creativity and leadership in business, the arts, community development and government.  Its all about fresh ideas and innovation in sustainability and conservation.  Greenfest also run an education initiative which the renowned Dr Jane Goodall is an active patron of.  A great event to get involved as a participant, exhibitor or volunteer.

http://www.greenfest.com.au/