Wear It Purple Day 2026: Celebrating the Colours of Courage
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Celebrate Wear It Purple Day
What is Wear It Purple Day?
Wear It Purple Day began in 2010 to support LGBTQIA+ young people and promote safe, inclusive, and accepting environments. Since then, it has grown into a nationwide movement involving schools, universities, workplaces, and communities across Australia and beyond.
The 2026 Theme: Colours of Courage
The 2026 theme, Colours of Courage, recognises that courage comes in many forms. It is not only found in landmark moments or public acts of advocacy. It is also found in everyday decisions to live authentically, support others, ask for help, speak up against discrimination, and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Show your support by donning some purple garb on Friday!
What's on at ECU
- Games Night Social
Thursday 27 August | 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Joondalup Campus
A relaxed games night where students can connect, unwind, and enjoy some friendly competition in a welcoming, low-pressure environment, supported by the ECU Student Guild.
Register here - Sunrise Social Walk
Thursday 27 August | 7.30am – 8.15am | Joondalup Campus
Start your day with a relaxed morning walk before classes or work.
Register here - Rainbow Social
Wednesday 2 September | 10.30am – 12.00pm | City Campus
A welcoming social space for LGBTIQA+ students and allies to connect, relax, and meet new people in a low-pressure environment.
Register here - Wear It Purple Day – Bunbury Campus
Wednesday 26 August | 11.00am – 1.00pm | ECU South West Bunbury Campus
Celebrate Wear It Purple Day with a Rainbow Affirmation Wall, creative activities, purple lolly bar, photo booth, information stalls and live music from WAAPA performers. You can also vote in the Decorate Your Door Purple Competition. - Wear It Purple Day – Busselton
Friday 28 August | 11.00am - 1.00pm | ECU Learning Centre Busselton
Celebrate Wear It Purple Day with positive affirmations, pride-inspired activities and purple-themed treats, while showing your support for safe and inclusive communities for LGBTIQA+ young people.
You can also explore our other free social events across Semester 2. Open to all ECU students, these events offer opportunities to make friends, enjoy free snacks, and discover student support services.
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