Wear it Purple

Wear it Purple Day empowers LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and express their passion and pride and to thrive. This Wear It Purple Day, we're celebrating the Colours of Courage, a theme that recognises the courage, resilience and strength of LGBTQIA+ young people, while celebrating the power of community, pride and belonging. The Gordon fosters an inclusive culture where students can thrive and will be running activities in the week leading up to Wear it Purple. 

Wearing purple or getting involved in any of the activties listed belowduring the week can demonstrate to LGBTQIA+ young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. 

Pronoun Badges
Pronoun badges will be available in the library (Geelong campuses) and Customer Service (Werribee campuses) if you would like to wear one. Sharing pronouns can help create a welcoming environment where everyone feels seen, respected and included.

Win a Rainbow Sherrin Football
To celebrate Wear It Purple Day, we're giving away rainbow Sherrin footballs. Write one word on a scratch card that helps create an inclusive community (for example: respect, kindness) and add it to our wall in the Library at Geelong Campuses or Customer Service at Werribee Campuses. Submit a photo of your word on the wall to go into the draw. 

Discover Stories of Courage and Pride
Visit a campus library and explore a special collection of books celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices, experiences and achievements. From inspiring memoirs to powerful fiction, these stories shine a light on courage, identity, resilience and belonging. Displays will be available at Geelong campuses, with a selection of titles also available at Werribee.

‘You Can’t Ask That’ Online Panel
On Friday 28 August from 12-1pm, you are invited to join a ‘You Can’t Ask That’– style panel, tackling the real questions people across the TAFE Network have about the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people and their allies. Open to TAFE staff and students, register now to be part of the conversation and show your support this Wear it Purple Day. This event is run by the Victorian TAFE Association. Register here.