Wear it Purple Day on Friday 29 August is all about creating supportive, safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA + young people.
Events for young people
Celebrate Wear it Purple Day at the Youth Hub on Friday 29 August, 3 to 6 pm. Join in painting a rainbow canvas flag, grab some snacks and have your say on what young people want to know, learn or do to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion in our community.
Join queer, disabled author and speaker Jessica Walton for a young writers workshop on Monday 25 August at Camberwell Library. Bookings are essential.
What’s on at Hawthorn Arts Centre
See the new exhibition Plural Selves: David Rosetzky that celebrates the resilience, diversity and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy a free guided exhibition tour and artist lecture with David Rosetzky on Thursday 21 August, 6 to 8:30 pm.
We’ll be lighting up Hawthorn Arts Centre purple to celebrate Wear it Purple Day on Friday 29 August. The Progress Pride flag (pictured above) is now flown year-round outside Hawthorn Arts Centre.
Get involved
Everyone’s welcome to celebrate Wear it Purple Day. Wear purple on Friday 29 August to show you’re an ally and support rainbow young people to feel safe and proud of who they are.
Joining in is one of many ways we can create a community that embraces inclusiveness and equality.
Our community roundtables meet twice a year and provide a strong and visible network for LGBTQIA+ people aged 18+ in Boroondara. Members share insights on Council activities and help us create more safe and inclusive programs and events. For more information and to get involved, visit our LGBTQIA+ page.