Queensland Police Service (QPS) LGBTI Liaison Officers had a great time breaking down barriers and building positive relationships by chatting to some local high school students for Wear it Purple Day.
Wear it Purple Day is held on August 28 every year to celebrate diversity and young people amongst LGBTIQ+ communities.
Acting Sergeant Turner and Constable Farrance admiring the Wear it Purple display at Indooroopilly State High
Now in its 10th year, Wear it Purple Day started in response to bullying, harassment and abuse faced by LGBTIQ+ youth.
The day is now internationally recognised as an opportunity to support young members of these communities.
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Every year, members of the QPS support Wear it Purple Day by wearing purple shoelaces as well as the official rainbow LGBTIQ+ Service pins and patches.
The theme for 2020 Wear it Purple Day is ‘We are the Change’, encouraging everyone to show their