On Friday 30 August, we unite to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, a day that acknowledges sexuality and gender diverse young people – or rainbow youth.
This year’s theme is ‘Your Passion, Your Pride’, a celebration of LGBTIQA+ people openly and visibly achieving their dreams in sport, art, science and more.
Why we wear it purple!
Getting involved is simple! Wear purple on Friday 30 August. By wearing purple, you demonstrate to rainbow youth that they are seen, supported and respected. You also demonstrate to our people who identify as LGBTQIA+ that they are valued members of our organisation.
Tell us what purple means to you!
I’ll be wearing purple to show my support for and celebration of our LGBTIQA+ workers and their strength and pride for being who they are.
L.M
I’m wearing purple because representation and advocacy matters in a safe, welcoming workplace. LGBTQI+ are always supported and safe expressing their true selves with me!
E.V
Other ways to get involved
The following resources are to assist leaders in communicating about Wear it Purple Day:
- Leader talking points
- Responding to questions of inclusion
- Our Rainbow Lives by Rainbow Inclusion is a great resource which was created as part of a project called Information for Inclusion: LGBTIQA+ people with intellectual disability. This project was funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency(NDIA).
Rainbow young people exist in most workplaces! To celebrate at work, it is important to:
- Get support from your leader and continue courageous conversations, going beyond just wearing purple
- Be passionate about creating a safe space for all rainbow young people
- You can download any or all of the following recourses to use, print and have available on display:
If you have any questions or would like more information about Wear it Purple Day, you can email Head of Culture and Inclusion, Rachael Paludetto, at [email protected].
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