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!
Educate & Learn
Attend our live-streamed and interactive ticketed professional development session, covering an Intro to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth with our experienced presenters.
Support LGBTQIA+ youth
100% of the proceeds raised through Wear it Purple Day with Minus18 help us create free safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth. This year, we’re aiming to grow our safe spaces and events across Australia to 4,900 young people.
Purple Pride Party
It wouldn’t be Wear it Purple Day without an event for LGBTQIA+ young people! Join us online on Saturday 27 August, from any location – we'll be broadcasting live across Australia.
Further resources
You can't always know someone's pronouns just by looking at them. And once you know someone's pronouns, it's important to respect them!
Your guide to creating meaningful conversation at work, school and beyond on Wear it Purple Day
Zoom backgrounds, social media images, videos educational resources and way more!
Wear it Purple 2020 looks a little different than previous years but there are HEAPS of ways to get involved, in-person, and digitally!
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.
