HELLO!
My name is Sally Rugg
I’m an activist,
digital campaigner,
author and public speaker.
I think that a safer, fairer and more joyful world is possible and within our reach if communities work together, using our collective power.
So I work to inspire, educate, empower and organise “ordinary people” (whatever that means) to have a greater say in the decisions made about their lives whether that’s at work, as customers of big corporations, as we seek justice through legal systems, as marginalised groups in public narratives and as civic participants in democracy.
”Part handbook, part intense personal story, part primer on real politick, How Powerful We Are cannily explores the crucial interplay between strategy and emotion. Whether she is examining the ruthless interference of political factions or a practical mechanics of a successful campaign, Rugg’s passion and insight make for a propulsive tale.”
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Rugg writes with anger, cheek, sarcasm, and grief, but what lingers is her compassion. This book is for those who followed the campaign, who believe in equal rights, for whom the campaign outcome meant so much, and for those who did not see themselves reflected in the Yes imagery, but should have. It is for those who want to know how campaigns can be fought, how they can be strengthened even when they feel frayed. It is for the activists and advocates amongst us. It is for those who want to read about how effective campaigns plough forward, with confrontation and compromise, missteps and successes, undeterred, rebellious, and proud.”
BROAD AGENDA
”How Powerful We Are is not just a record of the past, but also a blueprint for one way to build community power and effect change on a national scale. If you want the nuts and bolts of how to deal with, well, nutcases and Bolts: this is the book for you.”
THE LIFTED BROW
“We couldn’t have been happier. Sally was amazing, it was an absolute pleasure. Can’t wait to work together again soon and have Sally back in!”
APPLE
“Sally's presentation was inspiring and thought-provoking. She has a wealth of skills, experience and passion to share. I came away from this session with a drive to create change and some practical knowledge of how to make it happen." - AUSTRALIAN RURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
“Sally is an eloquent, intelligent and thought provoking speaker. She is also flexible and agile - and willing to work around any technical or programming difficulties (of which, with any event, there are often many!). I highly recommend Sally as a speaker, that has a capacity to bring new dimensions and nuanced arguments to any conference or event."
LISA PORTOLAN
Sally is a seasoned keynote speaker, panellist and MC. She’s travelled the country (in person and on zoom!) facilitating workshops and trainings at conferences and courses, delivering keynote lectures in workplaces, schools and universities and sharing her expertise at writers festivals and queer events.
