First Aid for Activists: Activist Education Workshop

This is the third of a series of activist education workshops organised by the Wellington Workers Educational Association in partnership with Peace Action Wellington, Stop AUKUS, Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga and Justice for Palestine. The workshops are open to all activists in progressive organisations working on peace, justice, te Tiriti, LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-racism, anti-fascism, climate change, animal rights and any other progressive cause.

There is no charge but a koha is encouraged. Whether we're a designated marshal or first-aider, or whether we're simply looking our for our comrades in a rally or march, while we're changing the world we might also be called on to provide a range of kinds of care for those around us. The possibilities of ways we might be called on can feel a little overwhelming: from cuts and scrapes to physical exhaustion to psychological distress to life-threatening injury or other medical emergency.

This workshop will be an opportunity for collective learning, sharing, and empowerment for any rally-going leftist. The evening is suitable for anyone with an interest in the well-being of those around us, regardless of whether or not you have any previous first-aid training or experience. Please use the booking form to reserve a place. Numbers are limited https://forms.gle/BP5JmNj12GMtjhxE8 Health and Safety: Covid-19 is still present in Aotearoa and has its worst effects on immuno-compromised, Māori, Pasifika and other POC communities.

In the spirit of radical community solidarity, anti-racism and disability justice, we ask that you take Covid precautions, as below. Our commitments: We will provide spaces that are ventilated and have a HEPA filter air purifier present. We will provide masks. We ask you to: Confirm you are RAT negative on the day of the workshop. Don’t attend if you are feeling unwell. Wear a mask. Details of the other workshops in this series is here: https://justiceforpalestine.nz/2024/03/27/activist-education-workshops/