Wear It Purple Day
Monday 31 August 2026
The Department of Education has a strong 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 supporting all schools to join many other schools and workplaces across the country to recognise and celebrate Wear it Purple Day on Friday 28 August 2026.
We support all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual (LGBTIQA+) young people in our schools and the community. Our school acts in accordance with obligations in the Child Safe Standards and department policy to uphold diversity and equity for everyone regardless of their background, characteristics or beliefs.
Students are invited to wear a touch of purple with their full school uniform and bring a gold coin donation on Monday 31 August, with all funds raised supporting Minus18, an Australian charity that empowers LGBTQIA+ young people through education, resources, events and inclusion initiatives.
Throughout the day, students will also have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities led by our Pride Club, including:
- planting purple flower seeds during GOAL as a lasting symbol of support and inclusion
creating purple chalk artwork at lunchtime.
We encourage all students to get involved as we continue to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.
For more information on the day, refer to the Wear it Purple website.
If you have any enquiries, you can contact the department by email: enquiries@education.vic.gov.au