Wear It Purple® Day 2023
Friday August 25
Go purple and stand against the alarming rate of discrimination LGBTQIA+ youth still face.
of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia still experience bullying based on their identity.
of youth who attend Minus18 report an improvement in their mental wellbeing
Go purple!
Download your free digital toolkit to get started
Host an activity
At work, school, or in your community, going purple sends a vital message of support to LGBTQIA+ youth. Have fun, get learning, fundraise, and do it your way! Download your toolkit above to get started.
Grab a Pride Pack
Grab everything you need to host your event and champion inclusion throughout the year. Save over 40% off the RRP and support LGBTQIA+ youth with your purchase!
Free Wear It Purple® Day Webinar
Ready to go purple but unsure how? Want to get involved but need some activity inspo? Tune into our free webinar on Thursday 27 July for hear our tips, from fundraising to merch to impact.
Educate & Learn
No matter your team, organisation or cohort's level of knowledge, get in touch to talk about professional training, educational workshops or inspiring keynotes.
Join Us Online
How DO you support LGBTQIA+ young people? Tune into our interactive, live-streamed professional training event on Wednesday August 23.
Create Lasting Impact
100% of the proceeds raised through Wear it Purple® Day with Minus18 help us improve the lives of queer young people around the country.
Wear it Purple® Pride Party
It wouldn’t be Wear It Purple® Day without an event for LGBTQIA+ young people! Join us at the Victorian Pride Centre in Melbourne for a night of drag, music, queer pride and loads of new friends!
What is Wear It Purple® Day?
Wear It Purple® is used under license from Wear It Purple® Incorporated. Find out more about the history of Wear it Purple Day, and this year's theme – Write Your Story – via wearitpurple.org.au
Further resources
Let Minus18 do the work for you this Wear It Purple® Day, when it comes to all things LGBTQIA+ education.
Today, queer people are represented throughout pop culture – appearing in TV shows, movies and on our radios. But it hasn't always been like this.
There are LOADS of ways to get involved with Wear It Purple® Day at school on August 25, and to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
A list of LGBTQIA+ identities, common words and their definitions
CHAMPIONS FOR LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
CHANGING THE LIVES OF LGBTQIA+ YOUTH IN AUSTRALIA
We’re leading change, building social inclusion, and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.
What we do
Life-affirming social inclusion
Through a preventative model of mental health support, we tackle social isolation by creating spaces where young people belong.
Education & advocacy
We transform communities through LGBTQIA+ training, resources, and digital campaigns that enable others to champion inclusivity.
Youth empowerment
We believe in equipping young people with the skills they need to be at the forefront of driving change.
