The Good People Act Now Project presents
GPAN Training 2022
Each year, the GPAN Project offers a FREE six-week training course to young people aged 16-28 years old. GPAN training covers a range of topics including:
- introduction to gender inequality and violence against women
- respectful relationships
- challenging gender stereotypes
- intersectionality
- responding to disclosures
- bystander action
- dealing with backlash and influencing peers
We team up with a range of exceptional organisations that you will have the chance to speak with including Victoria Police, Berry Street, Northern Community Legal Centre and Women's Health in the North.
GPAN training graduates are given the opportunity to join the growing GPAN Youth Action Group. The GPAN team meet fortnightly through out the year as we work together to plan actions in the community and spread the message of gender equality and the prevention of violence against women and family violence. In 2022, GPAN already has many exciting events on the horizon including our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, hosted by the GPAN team.
- introduction to gender inequality and violence against women
- respectful relationships
- challenging gender stereotypes
- intersectionality
- responding to disclosures
- bystander action
- dealing with backlash and influencing peers
We team up with a range of exceptional organisations that you will have the chance to speak with including Victoria Police, Berry Street, Northern Community Legal Centre and Women's Health in the North.
GPAN training graduates are given the opportunity to join the growing GPAN Youth Action Group. The GPAN team meet fortnightly through out the year as we work together to plan actions in the community and spread the message of gender equality and the prevention of violence against women and family violence. In 2022, GPAN already has many exciting events on the horizon including our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, hosted by the GPAN team.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 23rd 2022*
6.00pm-8.30pm
WHERE: Banksia Gardens Community Services
71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Braodmeadows 3047
COST: Free, dinner provided
*sessions are weekly for 6 weeks.
6.00pm-8.30pm
WHERE: Banksia Gardens Community Services
71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Braodmeadows 3047
COST: Free, dinner provided
*sessions are weekly for 6 weeks.
Q: What did you learn from GPAN training?
“I did learn incredible skills for advocacy, but more importantly I learnt how to look after myself as an advocate. It’s exhausting having to constantly debate your own rights, and GPAN takes the time to remind you to care for yourself. Sometimes you don’t need to throw yourself into every debate, and you need to put on a face mask, eat some chocolate and watch a comfort movie instead!”
-Chloe Falzon
“I did learn incredible skills for advocacy, but more importantly I learnt how to look after myself as an advocate. It’s exhausting having to constantly debate your own rights, and GPAN takes the time to remind you to care for yourself. Sometimes you don’t need to throw yourself into every debate, and you need to put on a face mask, eat some chocolate and watch a comfort movie instead!”
-Chloe Falzon
Q: What was your favourite thing about GPAN training?
“I really enjoyed the design of the GPAN training sessions; it was a safe, inclusive environment that fostered respect, promoted contribution and meaningful discussion whilst still providing an in-depth training session in each area of the gender equity modules. Through this design, I have met so many new people and created new friendships that I wouldn't have had the opportunity without the GPAN program.”
-Darcy Money
“I really enjoyed the design of the GPAN training sessions; it was a safe, inclusive environment that fostered respect, promoted contribution and meaningful discussion whilst still providing an in-depth training session in each area of the gender equity modules. Through this design, I have met so many new people and created new friendships that I wouldn't have had the opportunity without the GPAN program.”
-Darcy Money
Q: What would you like people to know about the GPAN experience?
“The way the GPAN Project welcomed me with open arms has made me so happy. I’ve learnt amazing skills relating to bystander action, recognising signs of power imbalance and abuse in relationships, and so much more. Together, we’ve grown so much as advocates and as people from the first session to the last, and now I can’t wait to get onto even more work together!”
-Chloe Falzon
“The way the GPAN Project welcomed me with open arms has made me so happy. I’ve learnt amazing skills relating to bystander action, recognising signs of power imbalance and abuse in relationships, and so much more. Together, we’ve grown so much as advocates and as people from the first session to the last, and now I can’t wait to get onto even more work together!”
-Chloe Falzon
Contact us for more information or if you want to get involved
Trivia Night
Friday, May 27th 2022
The Good People Act Now (GPAN) project invites you to their fourth annual trivia night fundraiser.
The proceeds from this event form two scholarships that accompany the Eurydice Dixon Gender Equality Champions Award (EDGECA). The EDGECA is given to two young people from the local area who are championing gender equality in their lives.
The EDGECA was created by the GPAN Youth Action Group in 2018, following the murder of young Melbourne woman, Eurydice Dixon.
On the night:
- Entertainment from local, young talent
- Plenty of awesome raffle & trivia prizes to be won
- Yummy food & drink provided
The tickets for this event have two prices. The 'Community tickets' are available to ensure our event is accessible. For those who can afford it, please purchase the 'General Admission' tickets. If you have a query regarding this event, please contact us via our website.
The proceeds from this event form two scholarships that accompany the Eurydice Dixon Gender Equality Champions Award (EDGECA). The EDGECA is given to two young people from the local area who are championing gender equality in their lives.
The EDGECA was created by the GPAN Youth Action Group in 2018, following the murder of young Melbourne woman, Eurydice Dixon.
On the night:
- Entertainment from local, young talent
- Plenty of awesome raffle & trivia prizes to be won
- Yummy food & drink provided
The tickets for this event have two prices. The 'Community tickets' are available to ensure our event is accessible. For those who can afford it, please purchase the 'General Admission' tickets. If you have a query regarding this event, please contact us via our website.
