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