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WEAR IT PURPLE DAY
2025
On the last Friday of August each
year, purple takes centre stage across
schools, workplaces, and
communities. And no, it’s not because
royal robes are trending. It’s Wear It
Purple Day – a movement started
back in 2010 by two Aussie students,
Katherine Hudson and Scott Williams,
to let LGBTQIA+ young people know
they aren’t invisible. They belong, they
matter, and yes, they deserve a splash
of fabulous purple in their wardrobe.
Why Purple?
Purple symbolises spirit in the Pride
flag, and what better colour for a
spirit-lifting day? That first event
featured purple armbands and a
simple message:
