Collective Spout - Empowering Voices, Shaping Culture

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Collective Spout is dedicated to challenging harmful portrayals of women and girls in media and culture. Join us in advocating for respectful and accurate representation to foster a safer, more inclusive society. Together, we can make a difference.

Empowering Voices, Shaping Culture

Engage with our hands-on workshops designed to empower individuals to participate in activism focused on media representation and cultural change.

Grassroots Activism Workshops

Book expert speakers to discuss the impact of media sexualisation and strategies for cultural change.

Public Speaking Engagements

Receive support and resources to launch advocacy campaigns addressing harmful media practices.

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Advocacy Campaign Support

Attend seminars that critically evaluate the portrayal of women and girls in media and advertising.

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Media Analysis Seminars

Access and contribute to the development of educational materials that challenge media objectification and promote respectful representation.

Educational Resource Development

Join our outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness about sexualisation and objectification in popular culture.

Pictures from an outreach organized by WEFEED (an initiative that feeds over 1000 kids every year)

Community Outreach Programs

Collective Spout Services

Look closely at who or what surrounds you. You may be the star, the focus, but you are almost entirely, the product of those around you.

A glimpse at what may generally occur during the perpetuation of a social event.

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Gallery

People sitting in the outdoor cafe area in Hobart, Tasmania

Shot on Sony A6700 with Sigma 56mm f1.4 Facebook - Shot on Sony by Vanja Matijevic

A sign at Melbourne's Freedom protests rally and march in the city November 20th 2021 - over 200,000 people marched from Parliament to the Flagstaff Gardens. A happy family friendly crowd singing and chanting "Kill The Bill" and "Sack Dan Andrews"

“I shouldn't be up here. I should be back in school on the other side of the ocean. Yet, you all come to us young people for hope. How dare you? You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words. Yet, I am one of the lucky ones. People are suffering.” 
- Greta Thunberg

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By Vanja Matijevic

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Man in Green Knight Costume, 2021 AU Climate Strike.

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Melbourne's Freedom protests rally and march in the city November 20th 2021 - over 200,000 people marched from Parliament to the Flagstaff Gardens. A happy family friendly crowd singing and chanting "Kill The Bill" and "Sack Dan Andrews"

A poignant protest sign seen at the March for Our Lives rally in Denton, Texas.

Save the planet protest in Melbourne, Australia (2019).
Shot on 35mm film.

Jane Thompson is the Lead Campaign Strategist with over a decade of experience in grassroots activism and media advocacy, specializing in community engagement and digital outreach.

Jane Thompson

Mark Evans serves as Communications Director, bringing expertise in public relations and social media management to effectively amplify the organization's message and coordinate media campaigns.

Mark Evans

Team

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Understanding Collective Spout's Mission

Explore the goals and activities of Collective Spout, a grassroots Australian group focused on challenging media portrayals of women and girls. Learn about their founding principles and ongoing advocacy efforts. This video provides insight into their role in cultural conversations.

Collective Spout has truly been a game-changer in raising awareness about media representation issues. Their dedication to addressing the objectification and sexualisation of women and girls is commendable.

I appreciate the grassroots approach Collective Spout takes to activism. Their campaigns are eye-opening and have sparked important conversations in our community relating to the under-portrayal of rape and sexploitation in media.

Reviews

<h3>Introduction to Collective Spout</h3>Collective Spout is a Radical activist group based in Sydney, Australia, established in 2009 by Melinda Tankard Reist. The group positions itself as a grassroots movement focused on the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls in media, advertising, and popular culture. Since its inception, Collective Spout has been actively involved in advocacy and public discourse surrounding these issues.<h3>Expertise and Unique Approach</h3>Collective Spout's expertise lies in its ability to mobilize grassroots support and challenge prevailing narratives in media and culture. Their unique selling point is their unapologetic and radical approach to activism, which differentiates them from more mainstream organizations. While their methods and messaging have sparked controversy, they have undeniably contributed to ongoing conversations about gender, media representation, and cultural values in Australia.

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