The Pagan Awareness Network Incorporated (PAN Inc) is a not-for-profit educational association with members Australia-wide. It is run by a management committee whose members are drawn from a broad cross-section of the Pagan community. The Association is incorporated in the state of New South Wales, with sub-committees in other states of Australia. It has no formal ties with any religious body, but works in a proactive fashion, both within the Pagan community and as a point of contact for the public, including government and media organisations.

PAN Inc aims to continue as the Australian Pagan community’s most effective networking and educational body.

The Pagan Awareness Network Inc (PAN Inc) aims to:

• Correct misinformation, raise awareness and educate the general public about Paganism and associated beliefs and practises in order to achieve religious tolerance
• Foster the growth of the Pagan community through service

The Pagan Awareness Network began in January 1997 when the Witches League for Public Awareness (Salem Mass. USA) withdrew their regional controllers. David Garland was the Australian representative and with the support of the coven he worked with, had already embarked upon the task of making the WLPA a registered organisation here in Australia when this happened. Rather than waste all the work that had already been done David decided to start a new group here in Australia and so came up with the Pagan Awareness Network (PAN).

When you join PAN you are helping us to continue to provide help and services to the Pagan community. You will receive:

• a regular newsletter mailed to you.
• a membership card entitling you to discounts at selected PAN friendly businesses.
• and an annual magazine.

Your membership goes towards helping us advocate for the Pagan community in the media, support events, groups and initiatives around the country. See this article for more information on what a difference your membership dollar makes.

What does your membership money get used for?

Many people believe that all you get for your membership is the Small Tapestry, and discounts at a few shops if we remember to ask for it when we are there.

There is a whole lot of behind-the-scenes, hard work and dedication involved in running a Not for Profit organisation that many members, and potential members are unaware of.