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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:
