Join the Minus18 Education Team for a live-streamed professional development webinar in the lead-up to Wear It Purple® Day!

On the last Friday of August, we celebrate Wear it Purple® Day – a day dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth, and proudly standing with queer young people in the face of discrimination.

As Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth, we've devised a virtual training event to equip the whole community with the knowledge needed to support LGBTQIA+ young people and champion inclusion.

Whether you're levelling up your LGBTQIA+ allyship as a teacher, youth worker, service provider, workplace or even parent or family member, this in-depth training will equip you with the LGBTQIA+ knowledge you need.

Make a positive impact in your community on Wear it Purple® Day and beyond!

What we'll cover:

An overview refresher on the differences between sex, gender and sexuality.
Evidence based barriers LGBTQIA+ young people face.
Pronouns - what are they and why are they important?
How to apply inclusive language and create an inclusive culture.
Practical tools and tips to support LGBTQIA+ young people.

Note: this event is 3.30pm AEST (we're in Victoria!)

Who is this for?

For adults who'd like to learn the basics of gender and sexuality, AND the basics of being an LGBTQIA+ ally. Whether you're applying your knowledge to a workplace, school, retail or service setting - we'll teach you all about the LGBTQIA+ basics in how you can level up your allyship towards LGBTQIA+ young people.

Is there a cost?

This is no taster session – this is our full-blown, renowned LGBTQIA+ inclusion professional training.

This training is usually valued to organisations from $1,300 per session. To celebrate Wear It Purple® Day, we are reducing the cost way down for individuals to $39-99 per person (excl. GST).

Each attendee will also receive a Digital Certificate of Training Completion via email after the session.

As well as receiving a live online training session, all proceeds from the ticket sales will go back to enabling our work continuing to champion and support LGBTQIA+ youth.

Frequently asked questions:

Who is the event for?

This training is for adults. While with a particular focus on supporting young people, this training is broad enough to be recommended for teams, colleagues, teachers, service providers, youth workers, friends or family members looking to increase their LGBTQIA+ knowledge and practical support skills.
We particularly welcome allies, and those with minimal knowledge of LGBTQIA+ identities.
We recommend checking the content outlined in the event description to assess if this course is suitable for your needs - or reach out if you have any questions!

What's included?

1.5hrs of live LGBTQIA+ inclusion training online
Ability to ask Q&A with the Minus18 Education Team through the webinar Q&A feature.
Digital Certificate of Training Completion

Is there a cost?

Yes, this is ticketed professional training event. Please ensure you register via Humanitix to receive your Zoom link.

Is there a group discount?

Absolutely! We're encouraging schools and workplaces to sign up with discounts for purchases of 5+ tickets. See Humanitix tickets for category breakdowns and pricing.

Is there an option to be invoiced?

Yes, we can organise invoicing for large group cohorts (10 attendees+). Please email 'bookings@minus18.org.au' with details.

Is there a concession price?

Yes, concession tickets are available for those under 25.

Will the session be recorded?

The session will be recorded for those unable to attend live!

How do I access the event?

The event will be run online, via Zoom Webinar. First, you'll need to register for a ticket through Humanitix. An individual link for the session will then be emailed to your registered email.

Can Minus18 deliver to my workplace / team in a private session?

We sure can! From online keynote addresses to virtual workshop delivery for workplaces and teachers – send an enquiry.

What else do Minus18 offer?

Heaps! We support LGBTQIA+ young people around Australia with events, our campaigns, online resources and with all proceeds from our online store.

Wear It Purple® used under license from Wear It Purple Incorporated - wearitpurple.org

We acknowledge that this event is being held on stolen land, and we pay our respects to elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded and treaties were never signed; this is and always will be Aboriginal land.

Contact the host of Wear It Purple® Day Training Webinar: Intro to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth