WEAR IT PURPLE DAY 2022
What is Wear It Purple day?
On August 26th 2022 EMC will be celebrating Wear It Purple day. This important day strives to spread awareness and visibility of our LGBTIQA+ community by providing a supportive and inclusive environment at EMC.
Further information: https://www.wearitpurple.org/
Official Wear it Purple Day resources: https://www.wearitpurple.org/wip-day-resources
What are we asking?
EMC and the wellbeing team encourages students and staff to add a splash of purple to their school uniform on Friday 26th. This may be adding a ribbon to their uniform or for staff to wear something purple to show their support for Wear It Purple Day. Wellbeing will create purple ribbon pins that teachers and students can attach to their uniform.
Wellbeing will have activities, music and Wear It Purple day resources located near the canteen during the Friday lunchtime for all students to attend.
Continue the conversation at home:
What to talk about on Wear it Purple Day: https://www.minus18.org.au/articles/what-to-talk-about-on-wear-it-purple-day
Minus18 are running a session next Tuesday the 23rd which will equip you with the LGBTQIA+ knowledge you need.
Who is this for?
For adults who'd like to learn the basics of gender and sexuality, AND the basics of being an ally. Whether you're applying your knowledge to a workplace, school, retail or service setting - we'll teach you all about the LGBTQIA+ basics in how you can level up your allyship towards LGBTQIA+ young people.
Supporting our young people:
Youth Beyondblue- provides information about the signs and symptoms of depression, available treatments, how to get help and links to other relevant services and support groups
1300 22 4636 24 hours 7 days www.youthbeyondblue.com
Kids Help Line- is a 24 hour telephone counselling service for young people aged from 5-25 years of age.
1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
eHeadspace- offers online and telephone counselling and support to young people aged 12-25 and their families and friends. Young people can register at www.eheadspace.org.au webchat 24 hours and telephone counselling is from 9am-1am 7 days.
ReachOut - a web-based service that encourages young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing by providing support, information and referrals in a format designed for young people.