Ambassadors + Patrons

Wear It Purple is proud to be supported by a passionate group of ambassadors and patrons who use their voices, platforms and experiences to help champion LGBTQIA+SB young people.

Our ambassadors and patrons come from a wide range of backgrounds including the arts, sport, media, advocacy, business and community leadership. Together, they help raise awareness, foster inclusion and show young people that they are not alone.

By sharing their stories and standing alongside Wear It Purple, they help create a world where every LGBTQIA+SB young person feels safe, supported and proud of who they are.

Our Ambassadors

Our ambassadors are passionate supporters of Wear It Purple who help amplify our message and connect with communities across Australia.

They play an important role in helping us celebrate Wear It Purple Day, support our campaigns and advocate for safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+SB young people.

  • Lauren Elloise

    YOUTUBE INFLUENCER SHE/HER

    Lauren Elloise is a content creator who shares her experiences to support and uplift LGBTQIA+SB young people. She is passionate about increasing visibility and creating safe spaces where young people feel represented and understood.

  • Zoe Terakes

    ACTOR THEY/THEM

    Zoe Terakes is an award-winning Australian actor working across stage and screen. Zoe is passionate about increasing visibility for trans and gender diverse people and supporting LGBTQIA+SB young people to feel proud of who they are.

  • Liv Hewson

    ACTOR THEY/THEM

    Liv Hewson is an Australian actor known for their work across film and television. As a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+SB visibility and representation, Liv is proud to support Wear It Purple.

  • George Ray

    GAY RIGHTS YOUTH ADVOCATE HE/HIM

    George Ray is a young advocate who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+SB young people in schools and communities. He believes everyone has the right to be themselves and feel proud of who they are.

  • Nevo Zisin

    WRITER THEY/THEM

    Nevo Zisin is a writer, activist and speaker who works with schools and workplaces to increase understanding of gender, sexuality and inclusion. They are passionate about helping young people feel seen, safe and celebrated.

  • Peach PRC

    SINGER, SONGWRITER, SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY SHE/HER

    Peach PRC is an Australian singer, songwriter and creator. She proudly supports Wear It Purple and believes in creating a world where LGBTQIA+SB young people feel seen, celebrated and accepted.

  • Georgie Stone

    ACTOR SHE/HER

    Georgie Stone is one of Australia’s leading advocates for trans and gender diverse young people. Through her advocacy, Georgie has helped create positive change in healthcare, education and visibility, and is proud to support Wear It Purple.

  • Jordan Raskopoulos

    AUSTRALIAN ACTOR + COMEDIAN SHE/HER

    Jordan Raskopoulos is a comedian, writer and performer known for her work with The Axis of Awesome. Jordan is a proud advocate for LGBTQIA+SB communities and mental health, and is passionate about supporting young people to feel accepted and empowered.

  • Harry Cook

    ACTOR + WRITER HE/HIM

    Harry Cook is an actor, writer and LGBTQIA+ advocate. Through his work and storytelling, Harry is committed to helping young people feel seen, accepted and celebrated.

  • Charmaine Bingwa

    ACTOR SHE/HER

    Charmaine Bingwa is an award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker. She is passionate about representation and is proud to support Wear It Purple in creating safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+SB young people.

  • Benjamin Law

    ACTOR, JOURNALIST + AUTHOR HE/HIM

    Benjamin Law is an Australian writer, broadcaster and journalist, known for The Family Law and Gaysia. Through his work and advocacy, Benjamin helps champion greater visibility, inclusion and representation for LGBTQIA+SB communities.

  • Scott Lee

    ACTOR HE/HIM

    Scott Lee is an Australian actor best known for his roles in Home and Away and Diary of an Uber Driver. He is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+SB young people and helping create a world where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

  • Clementine Ford

    WRITER SHE/HER

    Clementine Ford is a feminist writer and commentator based in Naarm/Melbourne. She supports Wear It Purple because she believes all LGBTQIA+SB young people deserve to grow up in safe, inclusive and affirming communities.

  • Tom Ballard

    COMEDIAN HE/HIM

    Tom Ballard is an Australian comedian, broadcaster and writer. He proudly supports Wear It Purple and believes every LGBTQIA+SB young person deserves to feel safe, supported and proud of who they are.

  • Kirra Hampson

    CREATOR SHE/HER

    Kirra Hampson is a content creator who has supported Wear It Purple since she was a young person herself. She is passionate about ensuring today’s LGBTQIA+SB young people have the visibility and support she once needed.

  • Anthony Brandon Wong

    ACTOR HE/HIM

    Anthony Brandon Wong is an award-winning actor who has appeared across film, television and theatre internationally. He is proud to support Wear It Purple and help create a future where LGBTQIA+SB young people can be themselves.

  • Nicholas Richie

    CREATOR + ADVOCATE THEY/THEM

    Nicholas Richie is a content creator and advocate who is passionate about supporting rainbow young people. They proudly support Wear It Purple because of the difference it makes in helping young people feel seen, safe and accepted.

  • Connor Roswell

    ADVOCATE HE/HIM

    Connor Rowsell is a young advocate who is passionate about LGBTQIA+SB inclusion and mental health. He believes every young person should feel proud of who they are and supported to ask for help when they need it.

  • Jim Rossington

    CREATOR HE/HIM

    Jim Rossington is a content creator and advocate who believes Wear It Purple represents inclusion, acceptance and pride. He is passionate about helping LGBTQIA+SB young people feel safe and supported.

  • Meissa Mason

    CREATOR SHE/HER

    Meissa Mason is a proud Wiradjuri, Gomeroi and Awabakal queer woman, content creator and student. She is passionate about representation, community and helping young people feel proud of who they are.

  • Patrick Abboud

    TV PRESENTER + JOURNALIST HE/HIM

    Patrick Abboud is a journalist, presenter and documentary maker. He is passionate about telling stories that create understanding and change, and proudly supports Wear It Purple and LGBTQIA+SB young people.

Our Patrons

Our patrons are leaders, advocates and changemakers who provide guidance, encouragement and long-term support to Wear It Purple.

They help strengthen our work and our impact, while continuing to champion the importance of creating safer and more inclusive communities for LGBTQIA+SB young people.

  • Brandon Bear

    BOARD DIRECTOR + PRESIDENT

  • Sarah Trombetta

    BOARD DIRECTOR + VICE-PRESIDENT

  • John Coulson-Silva

    BOARD DIRECTOR + SECRETARY

  • James Atkinson

    BOARD DIRECTOR + TREASURER

  • Mimi Hall

    BOARD DIRECTOR

  • Jazmeen Payne

    BOARD DIRECTOR

  • Lucy Boon

    BOARD ASSOCIATE

Why Representation Matters

Seeing people from different backgrounds, industries and lived experiences stand proudly in support of LGBTQIA+SB young people can make a powerful difference.

Representation helps young people feel seen. It reminds them that they are valued, that they belong and that there is a future where they can be fully themselves.

Thank you to every ambassador and patron who continues to support Wear It Purple and the young people at the heart of our work.

Help us continue to create safer, more inclusive and empowering environments for LGBTQIA+SB young people.

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