Wear It Purple Day
The Department of Education has a clear commitment to ensuring all Victorian government schools are respectful, safe and inclusive places of learning and work for all students, staff and members of our school communities.
As part of this commitment, the department is encouraging all schools to join the many other schools and workplaces across the country to recognise and celebrate Wear It Purple Day on Friday 25 August 2023.
This is to support of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ+) young people in our schools and the community, in accordance with the obligations in the Child Safe Standards to uphold diversity and equity for everyone regardless of their background, characteristics or beliefs.
The day is organised by Wear It Purple, a student-run, not-for-profit organisation.
At our school, the Beaumaris Alliance students will be distributing purple ribbons that students can wear, and we'll have some lunchtime activities to show our support. For more information on the day, visit the Wear It Purple website.
If you have any queries about this initiative, you can contact the department by email at enquiries@education.vic.gov.au.
