Be Part of the Change

Positive role models, healthy relationships and creating safer communities

We warmly invite community members to join us for an important conversation as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This year's event, Be Part of the Change, will bring together respected speakers, community leaders and local residents to explore the role we all play in creating safer, more respectful communities.

Whether you're a parent, coach, volunteer, workplace leader, young person, or simply someone who cares about building a stronger community, this forum offers an opportunity to listen, learn and be inspired. Together, we'll discuss positive role models, healthy relationships and practical actions each of us can take to help prevent gender based violence. 

Everyone has a part to play in creating a community where people feel safe, valued and respected. We encourage you to come along, bring a friend or colleague, and be part of the conversation and the change. We look forward to welcoming you. 
Together, we can create safer relationships, stronger communities and a future free from violence. 

Dyson Turner - Heppell, Former Essendon Football Club Captain and respected AFL leader

Emphasised that being part of a team, socialising with mates, or celebrating sporting success never removes the obligation to treat women with respect and ensure they feel safe. Promote cultures of accountability both on and off the sporting field. 

Rod Findlay, Victoria Police 

Drivers and impacts of family violence, and the role of the whole community in prevention. Gippsland Family and Domestic Violence Statistics.

Will Morgan 

The impact of family and domestic violence on boys and men, breaking cycles and the importance of positive relationships and role models.

Nadine Hams 

Lived experience and advocate for family and domestic violence