Wear it Purple 2024

All members of our community deserve to feel safe, included and respected. Join us in celebrating Wear it Purple Day.

Wear it Purple Day, Friday 30 August 2024, is an annual celebration dedicated to empowering LGBTIQA+ youth across Australia to dream big and express their passion and pride. On this day, everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show their support.

RMIT has a longstanding tradition of fostering an inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive. This year, in the lead-up to Wear it Purple Day, RMIT and RUSU are hosting several events across multiple campuses to celebrate LGBTIQA+ youth at RMIT.

So come along and join us in celebrating Wear it Purple Day!
 

LGBTIQA+ Community at RMIT

These events were organised in collaboration with LGBTIQA+ community members in the Equity and Inclusion Unit and RUSU at RMIT. 

A pillar within RMIT's IDEA Framework is engaging reciprocal partnerships with the communities we serve to promote inclusion, diversity, equity and access. We're proud to empower the staff and students within our LGBTIQA+ community to bring their whole selves to work and study at RMIT. Learn more about the services and support on offer.

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Wear it Purple events

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Purple Pride Fashion & Photography Exhibition

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 27 Aug 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Brunswick

Join us to celebrate the amazing work by LGBTIQA+ staff and students! Register for the opening gathering on Tuesday 27 August, 11am - 12pm.

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Wear it Purple - Queer Careers in STEM

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 28 Aug 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Bundoora

Join us for an exciting panel discussion and careers fair celebrating LGBTIQA+ career inclusion!

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Wear it Purple Pride March

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 29 Aug 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Melbourne City

Join us for an exciting Pride March to celebrate Wear it Purple Day!

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Queerivia

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 30 Aug 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Melbourne City

This fun Queer Trivia event will test your knowledge of queer events, personalities, history and pop culture references with prizes to be won. Come as a team or by yourself and meet new people!

Support and resources

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RMIT LGBTIQA+ Merch

Promote inclusivity at RMIT and show your support with official LGBTIQA+ merch. No matter the occasion, you'll be ready to rep your school with these stylish and eye-catching designs. Plus, when you're wearing it, you know you're sending a message of acceptance and appreciation!

LGBTIQA+ news from around RMIT

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.