Wear it Purple day was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of young LGBTIQ+ community members, their struggles and sadly for some the loss of life following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality of gender identity. Wear it Purple day principles advocate for and empower LGBTIQ+ young people, create and promote the power of diversity and inclusion, raise awareness and challenge harmful social cultures ad champion rainbow-role models to help young people establish the confidence to be who they are.
Wear it Purple day continues to gain momentum and increased visible support within the Queensland public sector.
Visit the Wear it Purple website to find out how your agency can participate. Use the free promotional resources, find ideas to host an event or register your event to engage across your workplace. We support our employees. #BeYou
Organiser: LGBTIQ+ Steering Committee
Email: lgbtiq@psc.qld.gov.au
A celebration and recognition of the LGBTIQ+ community of Brisbane, Pride Month includes the long-standing Pride Rally and March where community members and allies take to the streets to show support.
Bisexual Visibility Day (also known as Celebrate Bisexuality Day) has been marked each year on 23 September since 1999 and is a day to acknowledge and increase the visibility and inclusion of bisexual people.
National Coming Out Day is a date for the LGBTIQ+ community here in Queensland to be celebrated for who they are by their friends, family and work colleagues. The day supports recognition, normalisation, pride and inclusion for those in the LGBTIQ+ community.
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