Join the GANI YIRRA Movement: Wear Purple. Stand Against Domestic Violence.

Gani Yirra Purple DV Shirt Campaign

Together, we raise awareness, inspire change, and empower communities to take a stand against domestic violence.

'GANI YIRRA' means "North Seed" in Melisa's Nywaigi Aboriginal language.

The artwork was created by Sharaya Summers, a
Mandingalbay Yidinji and Birrigubba woman.

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The meaning Behind GANI YIRRA: A Name with Purpose

The name 'GANI YIRRA' holds deep cultural and symbolic meaning, derived from Melisa Drummond-Anderson's Nywaigi language:

  • GANI (North) represents rising above, moving forward, and not looking back. Facing your True North.
  • YIRRA (Seed) symbolises planting seeds of awareness, conversation, and change through the adornment of the shirts.

Each time someone wears one of our purple shirts, they are spreading a message of healing, strength, and unity. This shirt is not just workwear — it's a statement of resilience and solidarity.

Vision Behind the Campaign

The name 'GANI YIRRA' holds deep cultural and symbolic meaning, derived from Melisa Drummond-Anderson's Nywaigi language:

  • GANI (North) represents rising above, moving forward, and not looking back. Facing your True North.
  • YIRRA (Seed) symbolises planting seeds of awareness, conversation, and change through the adornment of the shirts.

Each time someone wears one of our purple shirts, they are spreading a message of healing, strength, and unity. This shirt is not just workwear — it's a statement of resilience and solidarity.

Be Part of the Purple Army

Your support makes a difference. Wear your purple shirt with pride and share the story of GANI YIRRA with your community.

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