Taryn du Plooy

Youth Action Council Member

25 | NON-BINARY LESBIAN | THEY/THEM

Hi, I'm Taryn! I am a 25 year old non-binary lesbian living on Darkinjung country.

After an introverted schooling experience hiding my Queer-ness, one consistent and validating high school experience was Wear It Purple Day.

The visibility of community and support was integral in building confidence in my sense of identity; enabling me to come out as a lesbian at 16. Post-COVID and a couple years locked inside with TikTok and a forced time learning more about myself I came out as non-binary.

Through volunteering with WIP, I hope to assist in advocating and providing safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth; supporting kids like me when I was in school.

Hobbies/Interests

  • Financial Education

  • Product Design

  • Playing Soccer

3 Likes

  • Travel

  • Trying new foods

  • Being in bed by 10pm

3 Dislikes

  • Bad barista coffee

  • Sand

  • The Dentist