Wear It Purple® Day 2026
Friday August 28
We're going purple to support LGBTQIA+ young people, in August and every day!
of queer youth said they’ve been discriminated against due to their LGBTQIA+ identity.
wish the people in their life knew more about LGBTQIA+ identities to help them feel accepted.
Join us! Download Your Purple Goodies
From social media to educational resources, it's everything you need to go purple.
Go Purple Your Way
Will you be standing with LGBTQIA+ young people on August 28? We’ve created LOADS of resources to help you get involved, on social media, at work, and beyond. These will be live VERY soon!
Shop Purple Pride
We've got purple posters, pens, wristbands, and stickers – everything you could need to stand with queer youth in August, and champion inclusion all year. Plus, save over 40% with a Pride Pack!
LGBTQIA+ Guest Speaker Bookings
Hosting a morning tea or event? Hear LGBTQIA+ lived experience stories and inspire your group while learning about Wear It Purple® Day and allyship.
Fundraise to Make an Impact
Support our work and keep your impact going with a fundraising kit. Every single donation helps us create our life-affirming events, programs and resources.
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
Further resources
Zoom backgrounds, social media images, videos educational resources and way more!
Big or small, in person or online, hosting a Wear It Purple® Day activity or event at work makes a huge difference.
There are LOADS of ways to get involved with Wear It Purple® Day at school on August 29, and to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Wear It Purple® Day isn't just for schools and workplaces – here's how to celebrate with mates, in your community, or even 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.
