Everyone has a role to play in promoting gender equality and preventing family violence.

Melton City Council in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is hosting the Stand Up, Take Action Forum.

In this free online event, you’ll learn how your community group or sporting club can become a champion for equality and stand out as a welcoming space where everyone can participate.

Hear from experts and advocates about the steps we can all take to inspire positive change and how equality can strengthen clubs and groups, and create safer communities.

All local community groups and sporting clubs in the western region are invited to attend.

Workshops and ‘take action’ packs will be available to participants post-event to support your work to stand up and take action.

Featuring guest speakers

• Rosie Batty AO, Australian of the Year and family violence advocate
• Izzy Huntington, AFLW Western Bulldogs Player
• Rana Hussain, Richmond Football Club Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
• Tarik Bayrakli, Club Respect Manager