online: why we wear purple
LIVE mini DIGITAL KEYNOTES FOR WORKPLACES
Duration: 30 mins (25 mins + 5 mins for questions)
Presenter: Archie Beetle (they/them), Founder/CEO of Queer Town
Audience: All staff welcome – suitable for all levels of awareness
Bringing your team together for Wear It Purple Day this Friday 29 August? Mark it with Queer Town.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering, dialling in a remote team, or simply wanting to deepen your team’s understanding, this session is designed to educate and empower teams to engage with LGBTIQA+ issues purposefully.
Together we’ll cover:
• Why Wear It Purple Day matters
• How to be an ally day-to-day
• Practical tips + strategies!
Short and sweet, inspiring, and easy to plug into your day. It’s the perfect way to mark an important day in the LGBTIQA+ calendar while sparking meaningful conversations, building connections and strengthening your team’s allyship skills.
Longer sessions are also available. Reach out for your preferred date/time, spots are limited.
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Explain the origins and purpose of Wear It Purple Day, including its historical context and relevance in today's society.
Recognise the current experiences and challenges faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals in Australian workplaces and communities, informed by recent research.
Identify practical allyship strategies that can be applied in both professional and personal settings.
Demonstrate an increased awareness of how to contribute to LGBTIQA+ inclusive environments and support LGBTIQA+ people meaningfully.
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A proudly queer-led, inclusive learning experience
Facilitated by LGBTIQA+ educator and advocate, Archie Beetle (they/them)
A balance of storytelling, education, and actionable tips
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Cost: $990 + GST
1 hour sessions are also available. If you have another time/format in mind, please reach out for your custom quote.
storytelling that sparks change
1 HR | In-person or Online
Looking for a memorable storytelling experience for your team? Archie’s ability to educate, inspire, and mobilise audiences makes them an in-demand speaker for organisations looking to create meaningful, lasting progress toward inclusion.
archie speaks on:
Core concepts of LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship
Gender, identity, belonging and mental health
Leadership and advocacy
Youth and future change
“I laughed, I cried...The most powerful and authentic professional development session I have engaged with.”
“Archie's storytelling and presentation was eye opening and allowed me to challenge myself and think about new perspectives!”
“Accessible, highly thought-provoking and well researched. 10/10!”
archie’s acceptance speech
Queer Town took home the LGBTIQA+ Award at the 2024 Melbourne Awards for the profound impact our work has had on the LGBTIQA+ community in Melbourne. Check out Archie’s moving acceptance speech, which brought laughter, reflection and lots of tears to the iconic Melbourne Town Hall.