For one evening only, join Anat Shenker-Osorio in conversation with a local messaging expert, for an analysis of the strategies being rolled out against the far right in the U.S., practical advice on what’s working and what’s not, plus recommended messaging approaches to mitigate against further growth of their movement here in Australia.
Understand principles of persuasion, learn about the state of play in the US, and take away proven strategies to undermine and diminish the power and reach of far-right actors – as well as observations, lessons and caution to ensure Australia doesn’t follow the same path as the US.
the details
What: Anat Shenker-Osorio in-conversation with a local messaging expert
When: 6:00 - 7:30pm (AEDT) | Thursday 11 December 2025
Where: Level 2 Auditiorium, Belinda Hutchinson Building, University of Sydney, Darlington Ln &, Abercrombie St, Darlington NSW 2008
Who: Advocates, communicators, organisers and civil society leaders keen to learn principles of persuasion, understand the state of play in the U.S., and take home proven strategies to undermine and diminish the power and reach of far-right actors
Price: $25 + GST per person; free tickets available for First Nations people, people with disability, people of colour, people with lived experience seeking asylum, and unwaged advocates.
Places are limited: Click here to secure your ticket today
SPEAKERS
Anat Shenker-Osorio
Principal, ASO Communications
Host of the Words to Win By podcast and Principal of ASO Communications, Anat Shenker-Osorio examines why certain messages falter where others deliver. She has led research for new messaging on issues ranging from workers rights to clean energy, from immigrant rights to reforming criminal justice. Anat’s original approach through priming experiments, task-based testing and online dial surveys has led to progressive electoral and policy victories across the globe.
Emcee to be announced.
ACCESS INFORMATION:
Travelling to the Venue: You will find transport details at Transport NSW (https://transportnsw.info), including a trip planner, timelines and route maps. Alternatively, download the TripView app. For public transport access, catch a train to Redfern train station, and then take a 10-minute walk down Lawson Street and onto Abercrombie Street. Turn onto Codrington Street for access to the main entrance / registration area, or (Day 2 only) continue on Codrington Street, turning left between Abercrombie Building and Codrington Building to directly access the plenary theatre space via the secondary entrance.
Accessible Parking: Some parking spaces are available in the basement parking lot. These will be allocated based on need / access requirements; please email info@australianprogress.org.au if you require a parking pass. There is some limited street parking around the venue on Abercrombie St. We can’t guarantee that these parks will be available on the day.
Entry to the building: There is an upwards inclined ramp from Codrington St, about 50 m from the corner of Codrington St and Abercrombie St. This ramp leads up to the main entrance of the building. There are automatic doors with an entrance button. Immediately ahead when entering the building will be the large central staircase. There is a secondary entrance through a downwards ramp off Abercrombie St. This leads into the Basement 1 level of the building.
After entry instructions: The main entrance for the auditorium is on Level 2. Team members will be on hand to direct you there.
Wheelchair Access: The building has lift facilities to all levels and wheel chair spaces are available in the auditorium at both the front and rear. The auditorium is tiered; please enter via either Level 2 (for rear access) or Basement (for front access)
Accessible Bathrooms: The building has accessible bathrooms on all floors.
Auslan interpretation: If you need Auslan interpreters, please let us know when registering. Because of the high demand for interpreters, we cannot guarantee interpreters will be available, especially if registering less than a week before the lecture.
Hearing kits (infra-red) and sound amplification: Infra-red hearing kits are available for use in the auditorium. If you need an infra-red hearing kit, please let us know in advance so that we can request additional if needed. Handheld microphones will be used, with roving microphones to amplify audience questions.
Service animals: Service and assistance animals are welcome
Companion Card: Companion Card holders qualify for a complimentary ticket for their companion. Please contact us directly at info@australianprogress.org.au to arrange a free ticket.
When you register for the event, we will ask if you have any access needs. If you need something in place that is not already arranged, or if you need more information about any part of the event, we will work with you to provide that.
You can also reach us directly about access by reaching out to us at info@australianprogress.org.au.