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The Numbers (And
They’re Not Pretty)
Let’s look at some Australian stats:
75% of LGBTQIA+ young people in
Australia experience bullying due to
their identity, with 80% of that
occurring in schools (BGF).
Compared with their peers, rainbow
youth are 12 times more likely to
experience depression, five times
more likely to suffer anxiety, and one
in four have attempted suicide (BGF).
Among trans and gender-diverse
young people, 70–75% have been
diagnosed with depression or anxiety,
80% report self-harm, and nearly 50%
have attempted suicide (ND Psych).
LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 16–24
report more than double the rate of
high psychological distress compared
to heterosexual peers.
These numbers are sobering. Behind each
is a young person who deserves to thrive,
not just survive.
Inclusion: The
Superpower We All
Have
Wearing purple may seem simple, but its
impact is mighty. When schools host
purple-themed assemblies, workplaces
share allyship resources, or footy teams
run onto the field with purple socks, it
sends a clear message:
