GOTAFE celebrates diversity with Wear it Purple Day event
In a powerful display of unity and support, GOTAFE partnered with 15 local organisations including GV Pride Shepparton to host a vibrant Wear it Purple Day celebration.
The event was held on August 30 at GOTAFE’s Fryers Street campus, shining a light on the importance of creating brave and inclusive spaces for the LGBTIQA+ community.
This year’s theme was "Your Passion, Your Pride", a campaign message developed by Nicky Tsekouras, winner of Wear It Purple’s Youth Action Council (YAC) Design Competition.
The competition asked entrants to create a campaign in celebration of LGBTQIA+ people openly and visibly achieving their dreams.
Executive Director Student Experience Laura Baker said the “Your Passion, Your Pride” campaign resonated with GOTAFE’s ongoing focus to create inclusive and safe spaces for all community members.
“It was great to have such a diverse range of people in attendance at the event,” Ms Baker said.
"GOTAFE is committed to providing staff and students with a safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination. Everybody has the right to be proud of who they are."
Following Wear it Purple Day, GOTAFE is calling for students to join its Student Pride Network, which aims to connect LGBTQIA+ students and allies.
“GOTAFE is all about creating equal opportunities, addressing systemic barriers and actively celebrating diversity," Ms Baker said.
“Our Student Pride Network fosters inclusion and provides a space for students to be themselves.”
