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Wear It Purple® Day 2025

Friday August 29

This August, take the pledge and show up for LGBTQIA+ young people.

of LGBTQIA+ youth said just seeing someone wearing rainbow accessories made them feel safer

of LGBTQIA+ youth said just seeing someone wearing rainbow accessories made them feel safer

of queer youth said they’ve been discriminated against due to their LGBTQIA+ identity

of queer youth said they’ve been discriminated against due to their LGBTQIA+ identity

Take the Pledge!

Take the Pledge!

Make a Promise to Show Up for Queer Young People

Take the Purple Pledge

Sign up and go purple on August 29! Make a promise to show up for queer young people. Take the pledge to receive free digital resources and get involved.

Be Purple, Be Visible!

Purple posters, pens, wristbands and a sprinkle of rainbows. Our pride packs are exclusive to August, but allyship is all year round. Buy now to save over 40% off the RRP.

Early Bird guest speaker bookings

Learn about Wear it Purple® Day, hear lived experience stories, and inspire your group with insights from queer young people. Book before 25 July to receive a free inclusion poster pack, featuring all three of our All Welcome posters.

Keep the impact going

Keep our work going and fundraise in your community, with our free fundraising kits. Every donation supports our life-changing programs.

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 – Bold Voices, Bright Futures – via wearitpurple.org

How to have a great Wear It Purple® Day at school

There are LOADS of ways to get involved with Wear It Purple® Day at school on August 30, and to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

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How to celebrate Wear It Purple® Day with mates

Wear It Purple® Day isn't just for schools and workplaces – here's how to celebrate with mates, in your community, or even digitally.

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How to have a great Wear It Purple® Day at work

Big or small, in person or online, hosting a Wear It Purple® Day activity or event at work makes a huge difference. Here's how to do it!

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I just came out as non-binary, here's what that means

Wondering what non-binary actually means? Here's what you need to know.

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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.

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.

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