Gina Preston

👕 HEAR ME OUT: TODAY IS OFFICIAL LOUD SHIRT DAY! 🔊🌈

Everyone’s laughing. You’re smiling. But you have absolutely no idea what was said.

Imagine experiencing that in a meeting, over lunch with friends or during a simple conversation with your family. You smile, nod along and try to piece together the missing words, hoping you haven’t missed something important.

Now imagine doing that every day.

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Gina Preston, and I’m back for another year of Loud Shirt Day.

I’m profoundly deaf in both ears, and while I received my cochlear implants at nearly two years old, hearing doesn’t mean I catch every word or never struggle. It takes concentration, patience and effort that others might not see.

I’ve been fortunate to have the support of my family and Hear and Say, whose early intervention, therapy and ongoing support helped shape the person I am today. From attending mainstream school to travelling the world solo and building a career I love, I know firsthand how life-changing the right support can be.

That’s why Loud Shirt Day is so close to my heart. ❤️ It supports centres like Hear and Say, helping deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families access life-changing hearing technology, therapy and support.

But raising funds is only part of the story. It’s also about building understanding, breaking down barriers and creating workplaces where everyone feels included. Hearing loss isn’t always visible, and small changes can make a big difference—face someone when speaking, reduce background noise, turn on captions and ask what would make communication easier.

Worley offices across Australia will be getting LOUD on Tuesday, 27 October. Other workplaces, offices and sites can choose a day that works for their teams too—because support for this cause is not limited to one day.

👕 Wear your brightest and boldest outfit.
📸 Share a photo and get your team involved.
❤️ Donate or fundraise for Hear and Say

🌍 Spread the word and help make inclusion impossible to ignore.

You don’t need to experience hearing loss to make a difference—you just need to be willing to listen, learn and take action.

So, are you ready to get LOUD with me? 💥 Drop a 🌈 in the comments and show just how colourful you can get!

Gina Preston
Loud Shirt Day Ambassador | Proud All Abilities Advocate