No. 2.23 11 August 2023
To QTU Members
Wear it Purple Day is Friday 25 AugustThe QTU is proud to join with the many schools and workplaces across our state who will be marking Wear It Purple Day. We know that visibility matters, and support for LGBTIQ+ students in our schools and TAFEs makes a real difference for school engagement, belonging and health. Wear It Purple Day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. To find out more about WIP and to access resources, see https://www.wearitpurple.org For ideas on how to mark Wear It Purple Day at your workplace, visit https://www.wearitpurple.org/blog/7-ways-your-workplace-can-celebrate-wear-it-purple-day Want to share your workplace celebrations? Send your pictures to campaigns@qtu.asn.au If you are a QTU State Council delegate or proxy, make sure you wear purple for August State Council! For additional LGBTQ+ resources and information, access the QTU’s LGBTQ+ network page here: https://www.qtu.asn.au/lgbtqplus Department resources Look out for the Wear It Purple Day notices the DoE is placing in its ConnectEd newsletters. To access student inclusion support materials, follow the link here: For support materials relating to LGBTQ+ staff, follow the link here: Have the best Friday!
Rebecca Humphreys | Campaign Communication Officer |
Authorised by Kate Ruttiman, General Secretary, Queensland Teachers' Union
21 Graham Street, Milton, QLD, Australia, 4064