Wear It Purple® Day 2024
Friday August 30
Go purple and stand against the alarming rate of discrimination LGBTQIA+ youth still face.
of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia still experience discrimination just for being who they are.
of youth who attend a Minus18 event report an improvement in their mental wellbeing
Go purple!
Make a Promise to Stand with LGBTQIA+ Youth
Go Purple Your Way
At work, school, or in your community, going purple sends a vital message of support to LGBTQIA+ youth – now more than ever. Have fun, get learning, fundraise, and do it your way! Download your free digital toolkit and How To Guide above to get started.
Be Visible!
Visibly and proudly stand with LGBTQIA+ youth – wear a splash of purple, decorate your space, and grab a Pride Pack! Save over 65% on the RRP and support LGBTQIA+ youth with every order.
Join Us Online
How DO you support LGBTQIA+ young people? Tune into our interactive, live-streamed professional training event on Monday 26 August. Perfect for teachers, service providers, community orgs and anyone with a young workforce.
Level-Up Your Knowledge
Educate and inspire your team with an LGBTQIA+ guest speaker for your event, or dive into our educational resources. Wear It Purple® Day is the perfect time to equip your group with the skills to champion inclusion.
Create Lasting Impact
100% of the proceeds raised through Wear it Purple® Day with Minus18 helps us improve the lives of queer youth. Every donation, fundraiser, merch purchase and training booking makes a huge difference.
Wear it Purple® Pride Party
It wouldn’t be Wear It Purple® Day without an event for LGBTQIA+ young people! We're hosting a life-affirming dance party in St Kilda for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12 to 19. This is the real impact of your donations and fundraisers on Wear It Purple® Day.
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 – Your Passion Your Pride – via wearitpurple.org
Introducing: Queer Youth Now
There's a clear need for update data that truly captures the experiences of queer youth. That's why we've launched Queer Youth Now: The National Survey of LGBTQIA+ Youth Voice in Australia. This Wear It Purple® Day, your support of Minus18 helps us impact youth and orgs around Australia.
Further resources
Minus18, Australia’s charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people, has launched Queer Youth Now: The National Survey of LGBTQIA+ Youth Voice in Australia.
There are loads of different identities that make up the LGBTQIA+ acronym, and the queer community. It can feel overwhelming, but it's more simple than you might think!
There are so many ways to support and celebrate your child, no matter their age or your level of knowledge. Believe us, it makes a huge difference!
Parents, this one's for you! If you think your child might LGBTQIA+, there are plenty of ways to signal your support.
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.
