The Good People Act Now Project was established in 2014 in response to the high rates of family violence incidences in Hume.
Since 2014, GPAN has trained over 100 young people to be gender equity champions and active bystanders in their communities.
who we are
We are a youth led community group in Broadmeadows, Victoria, working to promote gender equality and end violence against women in Hume.
We promote our message through community campaigns, local events, sporting clubs and schools in a variety of ways, including live performance, info sessions, movie making and social media.
We promote our message through community campaigns, local events, sporting clubs and schools in a variety of ways, including live performance, info sessions, movie making and social media.
vision
Our vision is an Australia free from violence, where people are treated equally regardless of gender.
mission
To support young people and other community members to be active bystanders and leaders among their peers as advocates for gender equality.
goals
- To understand the relationship between gender inequality and violence against women
- To learn how we can take steps to prevent violence against women
- To build skills and confidence to undertake bystander action in our community
- To learn how to build and maintain respectful relationships
- To develop ourselves as leaders
