handy resources to accompany the book: Thank goodness you’re here!

In the book I promised you some handy tools to help you plan and manage your election campaign. You can download those using the links below.

Don’t have a copy of the book? It’s available in hard copy if you’re in Australia, or in e-book format via Amazon if you’re anywhere in the world.

clickable image to download spreadsheet allowing someone to manage their lists of contacts

downloads.

template 1: contacts (your people)

This spreadsheet gives you a basic method of collecting and organising all the people you want to contact during your election campaign.

template 2: calendar and communications plan (your plan)

This spreadsheet lays out a basic campaign calendar and communications plan on two different tabs. Modify them and use them to stay on track while reaching your prospective voters.

Instructions

  1. click each image above to download the two spreadsheets to your computer or device

  2. open each spreadsheet and save it somewhere you can find it again

  3. click on the tab at the bottom of each spreadsheet window that says —> Click here to start

  4. follow the instructions

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other useful election-related resources.

  • WFE: Women For Election

    Women For Election aim to inspire, equip and sustain women to successfully stand for, and thrive in, public office in Australia. They run a course called EQUIP and offer masterclasses and other great resources.

  • ALGWA: Australian Local Government Women's Association

    ALGWA has branches in every state and territory in Australia. It seeks to strengthen networking, mentoring and innovative opportunities that encourage and support women in local government.

  • Raise Our Voice Australia

    Raise Our Voice aims to amplify diverse young female and non-binary voices to actively lead conversations in politics, domestic policy and foreign policy.

    They run a ten week online training program focusing on domestic policy, foreign policy, politics, and leadership. Participants are taken through the fundamentals of public decision making, and have an opportunity to learn from women and non-binary folk who are currently driving our conversations. Participants are also paired with a mentor for the duration of the program.

  • Ruth McGowan

    Ruth McGowan OAM provides expert consulting advice on leadership, gender equality, political intelligence, and political campaigning. She is a sought-after Councillor-coach and Mayoral-mentor.

    She’s also the author of a popular book called Get Elected, a step by step campaign guide to winning public office: local, state, and federal.

  • Pathway To Politics Program

    The Pathways to Politics Program for Women is a national, proudly non-partisan initiative that aims to change the face of politics by equipping women with the skills, knowledge, confidence and networks they need to run for elected office and thrive as political leaders.

  • NCWA: National Council of Women of Australia

    National Council of Women of Australia (NCWA) is a national non-government umbrella organisation with broadly humanitarian and educational objectives, which seeks to raise the awareness of women and girls to their rights and responsibilities as citizens and to encourage the participation of women in all aspects of community life.