The Community Calendar lists nationally significant events focussed around a major community or advocacy/awareness issue and other key dates relevant to the community sector.
Click on the buttons below to find the information you want.
If you have any suggested changes to this calendar, or would like to add a key national event, please email lisar@ourcommunity.com.au.
| January 2010 | |
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| 1 January | New Years Day |
| 1 January | Gantan-sai (New Years) - Shinto International |
| 7 January | Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian International |
| 26 January |  Australia Day National Australia Day Council On Australia Day we celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.
National 02 6120 0600 02 6273 6277 Old Parliament House, King George Terrace PARKES ACT 2600 |
| February 2010 | |
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| 1 February |  Heart Kids National Awareness Month particular emphasis on Feb 14th (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) HeartKids Australia National Awareness Month in February - focussing around Valentine's Day. Drop into your local Big W outlet to purchase your HeartKids stickers during February. You will be assisting over 40,000 children who are treated annually for childhood heart disease being the great cause of child hood death of children under age 5. One in 100 kids are born with heart disease - that is six babies every day across Australia. You can do something special for your valentine in 2009 and help some special children's hearts grow stronger. National PO Box 204 WAHROONGA NSW 2076 |
| 1-7 February |  Salt Awareness Week The Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) Salt Awareness Week will be from the 1-7 February 2010, with the theme "Salt and Your Health", with an aim to raise awareness that a high salt diet can not only lead to high blood pressure, but to osteoporosis, obesity, stomach cancer, kidney stones, and stroke. National |
| 1-28 February |  Ovarian Cancer Australia's Teal Ribbon Day Ovarian Cancer Australia February is Ovarian Cancer Australia's Awareness Month, which includes a range of events, community activities and media campaigns around Australia to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Stay tuned for more information on our February 2010 activities. National 1300 660 334 PO Box 1401 Darling LPO DARLING VIC 3145 |
| 1 February - 30 June | Million Purrs RSCPA The event: Our feline friends shouldn't miss out on all the fun that our pooches have at Million Paws Walk,
so the RSPCA has created Million Purrs an online virtual event designed with your cat in mind!
It's free to register and create your own virtual cat, then your family and friends can donate
to the RSPCA by purchasing virtual gifts for your virtual cat. The more funds your cat raises,
the more they can help the RSPCA, all without leaving the house or getting dirty paws!
National/State: National
Phone: 02 6282 8300
Email: rspca@rspca.org.au
Website: www.millionpawswalk.com.au/
National |
| 2 February |  World Wetlands Day Ramsar World Wetlands Day marks the date of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. WWD was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and made an encouraging beginning. Each year, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the community have taken advantage of the opportunity to undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of wetland values and benefits in general and the Ramsar Convention in particular. International |
| 3 February | Setsubun Sai - Shinto International |
| 4 February |  World Cancer Day The Cancer Council Australia February 4 is World Cancer Day - acknowledging the increasing impact of cancer on people around the world and efforts to improve cancer prevention, treatment and care. International |
| 12 February |  Women Leading Change Day Katanning Regional Telecentre, Boyup Brook Telecentre and the Blackwood Basin Group Join women from all walks of life to explore local solutions to global issues through sharing experiences. WA 08 9821 4433 Katanning Regional Telecentre Shop 11, Central Arcade, 100 Clive Street KATANNING WA 6317 |
| 14 February | Chinese New Year - Confucian/Daoist/Buddhist International |
| 14 February |  National Condom Day Family Planning Tasmania We will be be promoting National Condom Day from Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 February in Tasmania during Sexual Health Awareness Week. We aim to increase community awareness and encourage open communication about relationships, sexuality and sexual health and in particular condom use to prevent unplanned pregnancy and the transmission of STIs.
We will be visiting rural areas this year:
National |
| 14-21 February |  Sexual Health Awareness Week SHine SA Sex is something that is not often publicly discussed, although it is a part of our everyday lives; on television, in magazines, on billboards, on the Web. The images we see promote sexuality, but don't teach us how to be responsible for our sexual health. Sexual health awareness is not just about preventing diseases, it's also about open communication and acceptance of individual differences, resulting in realistic expectations and an understanding of sexuality and relationships.
Sexual Health Awareness Week aims to broaden people's understanding of sexual health and relationships, raising awareness of sexual health issues in South Australia. SA |
| 16 February |  UnitingCare Pancake Day UnitingCare UnitingCare Pancake Day will be officially celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, 16 February 2010, although we invite you to host a fundraising event anywhere in the month of February.
Each year thousands of people register to hold events in their homes, schools, churches, businesses and community groups. They cook and sell pancakes to raise funds for UnitingCare's work with people in need. It is a campaign that encourages local people to help local people, so where possible, money raised in a certain area will be used by a UnitingCare agency in that area. All money raised within a State or Territory will only benefit UnitingCare services within that State or Territory.
Funds raised help UnitingCare provide services to older Australians, children, young people and families, Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, the poor and disadvantaged, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and older Australians in urban, rural and remote communities.
National Free Call 1800 060 543 GPO BOX 9961, in your capital city |
| 18 February |  International Asperger's Day Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (Qld) The inaugural International Asperger Day on 18th February 2010. The syndrome has been named after Dr Hans Asperger whose work has been recognised world wide. International |
| 20 February |  World Day of Social Justice United Nations International |
| 21 February | International Mother Language Day United Nations International |
| 21 February | Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) Australian Organ Donor Register Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) was the largest public awareness campaign in Australia associated with organ and tissue donation for transplantation. National |
| 26 February |  National ' Sunnies ' for Sight Day International Centre for Eyecare Education Globally, 185 million people are blind or vision impaired simply because they don't have glasses! Register your school or workplace to participate in National Sunnies for Sight Day today and you will help give sight to people in the developing world. All donations go towards supporting the work of ICEE in Australia and around the world National 1300 66 42 33 |
| March 2010 | |
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| 1-6 March | Consumer Fraud Awareness Week Australian Taxation Office As consumer fraud awareness week started this Monday, the ATO is encouraging people to be alert to potential online and email scams.
Second Commissioner David Butler said the ATO, like many business and government agencies, is seeing sophisticated scams designed to trick people into giving away their personal details such as password, banking and credit card details.
"Scammers can use your personal details to steal your identity and commit fraud," Mr Butler said.
"I urge people to be careful - be wary of unsolicited emails claiming to be from the ATO."
If you think you may have been the victim of a scam and have provided your credit card or banking details in the process, contact your financial institution immediately. National |
| 1-7 March |  Sea Week Marine Education Society of Australasia Australia's oceans also support rich biodiversity which we aim to explore in Seaweek 2010.
Seaweek in 2010 can:
Inspire and inform you about the significance and value of our marine and coastal environment. Initiate interest and actions for our marine and coastal environments. Introduce you to activities and events facilitated in some states, through our State Representatives. Provide you with educational resources available on the MESA website for your classroom based activities. Involve your school and community participation in marine studies and exploration. National |
| 1-31 March |  Muscular Dystrophy WA Awareness Month Muscular Dystrophy Association of Western Australia Inc This month is devoted to raising awareness about various muscular dystrophies. National (08) 9382 2700 4 th Floor, A Block QEII Medical Centre, Verdun Street NEDLANDS WA 6009 |
| 2 March |  Business Clean Up Day Clean Up Australia Business Clean Up Day is specifically designed for Australian Businesses. Held every year on the Tuesday prior to Clean Up Australia Day, it's a great way for your business to help the environment. National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 5 March | Schools Clean Up Day Clean Up Australia Schools Clean Up Day is specifically designed to allow students to participate in Clean Up Australia as part of a school activity. It's a great way for students of all ages to learn about how to reduce the impact of waste on our environment and make a real difference in their local community. National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 7 March | Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia It's easy, fun and everyone can take part. Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site. So do your bit for the environment and get involved in the nation's largest community based National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 8 March | International Women's Day United Nations International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. International |
| 9-12 March |  Orthoptic Awareness Week "Vision for Life" Orthoptic Association of Australia Orthoptics is an allied health profession concerned with visual functions and eye movement disorders. Orthoptic treatment of certain conditions can relieve visual symptoms and enhance visual performance. Orthoptic vision screening can help save a child's sight. For further information regarding Orthoptics or ORTHOPTIC AWARENESS WEEK, please contact the OAA Office National 03 9521 9844 |
| 11 March |  World Kidney Day ''Protect your kidneys: control diabetes'The purpose of this special global event is to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys - an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in keeping us alive and well - and to spread the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable. International (03) 9674 4300 |
| 11-13 March |  World's Greatest Shave Leukaemia Foundation The World's Greatest Shave encourages companies, individuals and groups to shave or colour their hair to show their support for leukaemia patients and to raise money to help continue supporting patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. 1800 500 088 1800 550 222 in your capital city |
| 13 March |  World Naked Bike Ride Australia World Naked Bike Ride Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
At least 7 Australian towns and cities will participate in the next southern hemisphere leg of the World Naked Bike Ride in March 2010. More cities may be added to the list if volunteers are found to organise the ride in new towns and cities. The official southern hemisphere ride date is Saturday 13 March 2010. The dates and locations are:
Other Australian cities and towns could have a WNBRide in 2010 althought the practicality of beginning organising a successful ride from scratch after the 1st of February 2010 is very slim and not recommended. Please refer to the Organizing a ride in Australia for more information about how to volunteer as an Organiser for your city or town if it is not listed above. International |
| 13-20 March |  Coeliac Awareness Week The Coeliac Society of Australia Inc To increase the awareness of coeliac disease amongst the community National (02) 9487-5088 Suite 1 , 41-45 Pacific Highway WAITARA NSW 2077 |
| 14 March |  'Run for the Kids' Herald Sun/CityLink Run Herald Sun / CityLink Run for the Kids will see people run or walk set courses - all people participating in this event play a part in raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Vic |
| 14-21 March |  Celebrate our Cultural Diversity Week Victorian Multicultural Commission Between 14-21 March this year, Victoria will host a lively program of festivals and events highlighting our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. At these events Victorians of all ages, from all walks of life, come together to contribute to community harmony and to promote mutual understanding and respect. The Week also marks the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racism on 21 March and affirms our belief in the right for all Victorians to live without fear of racial and religious discrimination. Vic |
| 14-21 March |  Multiple Birth Awareness Week Australian multiple Birth Association Raising awareness of the needs of multiple birth families in the Australian community National |
| 15-21 March |  Waterworks Week "Drink Smarter - Drink Water (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Continence Advisory Service of WA The aim of Waterworks Week is to raise awareness of the important role that water plays in improving bladder and bowel health. People are encouraged to challenge themselves to make drinking water their first choice and see if they feel better for it.For a tally sheet to keep track of your progress or to register your workplace for the challenge contact Sheila, our Health Promotion Officer. WA |
| 15-21 March |  A Taste of Harmony The Scanlon Foundation A Taste of Harmony is about recognising and celebrating the rich cultural diversity that exists in Australian workplaces. And what better way to do it than through food! A Taste of Harmony is an inaugural event supported by The Scanlon Foundation, which will take place during the week of 15 March - 21 March 2010. The week coincides with National Harmony Day, which is held on 21 March. The vision is for all workplaces - big or small - to participate by gathering colleagues together over a delicious lunch made up of foods from different lands, either at their workplace or at a participating restaurant. Vic |
| 15-28 March |  Wound Awareness Week Australian Wound Management Association Wound Awareness Week is a national campaign designed to raise public and professional awareness of:
The AWMA (Australian Wound Management Association) and the State/Territory associations 1. contemporary issues and approaches to wound management 2. best practice in wound management 3. what dressing technologies can do or help with 4. where the public can go to get help National |
| 17 March |  Ride2School Day Bicycle Victoria We ' re inviting schools to take part in the inaugural Ride2School Day. Organising such an event provides a great opportunity for student leaders to practice their skills. It ' s also a great way for schools to get involved with their community by linking with local bike shops, Victoria Police and members of their wider community. Vic Level 10 / 446 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 19 March |  National Youth Tobacco Free Day OxyGen National Youth Tobacco Free Day is all about celebrating how you and others can be tobacco free! Whether it ' s helping your friend to quit or quitting yourself. National 03 9663 7777 |
| 20-27 March |  Earth HourIn 2010, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you're from, but instead, what planet you're from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2010, and this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
Saturday, March 27, 8:30-9:30pm International |
| 21 March | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination United Nations National |
| 21 March | Harmony Day Department of Immigration and Citizenship Harmony Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society, re-commit ourselves to harmony and say "no" to racial intolerance. Victoria |
| 21 March |  World Forestry DayWorld Forestry Day is celebrated around the world on 21 March, the day of the autumn equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. This day commemorates the contribution and value of forests and forestry to the community National |
| 21 March | Naw Ruz (New Year) - Baha'i International |
| 21 March |  National Glaucoma Day Glaucoma Australia Glaucoma is a worldwide epidemiological challenge affecting approximately four percent of the global population with an estimated 50 percent of glaucoma cases remaining undiagnosed. Research shows that in 2010, an estimated 60.5 million people globally will be living with either angle closure glaucoma or primary open angle glaucoma. World Glaucoma Day offers an opportunity to educate patients with glaucoma and those at risk for the disease by raising awareness and providing helpful tips about the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. National |
| 21-27 March | Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination United Nations International |
| 21-28 March |  Seniors Week A.C.T. 2010 Council on Ageing (ACT) ACT |
| 21-28 March |  Seniors Week N.S.W. 2010 NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW |
| 22 March | World Water Day United Nations If we take up the challenge, the positive impact will reverberate far beyond better access to clean water. Every dollar invested in water and sanitation yields an estimated seven dollars worth of productive activity. And that comes on top of the immeasurable gains in cutting poverty, improving health and raising living standards. World Water Day offers a chance to spotlight these issues, but this year let us go beyond raising awareness - let us press for action to make a measurable difference in people's lives." International |
| 22 March |  National Playgroup Week Playgroup Australia Playgroup Australia invites your playgroup to join the 4th annual World's Biggest Playgroup in National Playgroup Week. National Playgroup Week is the ideal time for families with children under school-age to find out more about playgroup. It's also the perfect time for 8000+ playgroups around the country to celebrate being a special part of their community, and course, great fun for adults and kids alike. National |
| 23 March |  World Meteorological Day World Meteorological Organisation Each year, on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization, its 188 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day around a chosen theme. This Day commemorates the entry into force, on that date in 1950, of the WMO Convention creating the Organization. Subsequently, in 1951, WMO was designated a specialized agency of the United Nations System.
This year, the theme is "60 years of service for your safety and well-being". International + 41(0) 22 730 81 11 7bis, avenue de la Paix, Case postale 2300, CH-1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland |
| 24 March |  World Tuberculosis Day Australian Respiratory Council The Stop TB Partnership, called the Stop TB Initiative at the time of its inception, was established in 1998. Its aim is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB. It comprises a network of international organizations, countries, donors from the public and private sectors, governmental and nongovernmental organizations and individuals that have expressed an interest in working together to achieve this goal.
International |
| 25 March | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade United Nations International |
| 25 March |  Close The Gap Day Oxfam National Close the Gap Day is on Thursday 2 April this year. The day gives people the opportunity to show their support for closing the 17-year life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians national |
| 28 March |  Neighbour Day Neighbour Day Neighbour Day is Australia's annual celebration of community held on the last Sunday in March every year. It brings together the people next door, across the street or on the next farm for a beer, a barbie or just a cuppa. Founded in Melbourne in 2003 its aim is to encourage closer, friendlier relationships between neighbours and to strengthen communities. Activities range from council-run and sponsored festivals and events through to street parties and front lawn bbqs between neighbours. Participation is free. National 3 The Avenue PETERSHAM NSW 2049 |
| 29 March | Mahavir Jayanti - Jain International |
| 29 March - 4 April |  Arthritis Awareness Week Arthritis Victoria Arthritis Awareness Week aims to support and inspire those with arthritis to positively manage their condition and to raise awareness of arthritis in the wider community VIC 1800 011 041 03 9530 0228 263 Kooyong Road ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185 |
| 29 March - 30 April |  Buy a Butterfly Month Hear and Say Centre for deaf children and their families You can help deaf children to have the same chances in life as hearing children by participating in the Butterfly Appeal. The funds you raise will make it possible for Hear and Say to teach deaf children to hear, listen and speak so they can attend normal schools and have the same chances as hearing children for a mainstream education, work of their choice, and to enjoy life in the hearing world. QLD |
| 30 March | Magha Puja Day - Buddhist International |
| 30-31 March | Pesach (Passover) First two days - Jewish International |
| 31 March |  National Batten Disease Awareness Day Australian Chapter of Batten Disease Support and Research Association Help Find a Cure and Bowl Out Battens 9 Norton Avenue KILLARNEY VALE NSW |
| 31 March | Good Samaritan Day Victorian Government A GOOD Samaritans' charter will be signed later this month to honour the unselfish actions of Victoria's unsung heroes. The Victorian Government will mark March 31 as the official Good Samaritan Day after talks with the family of murder victim Luke Mitchell. The Mitchell family wants the Victorian idea to be adopted nationally."The concept of Good Samaritan Day is to provide our community at all levels through community groups, schools, local government with a focus to promote the good things people do for other people,'' a Mitchell family statement said. Premier John Brumby said the inaugural Good Samaritan Day will honour those who have come to the defence of others.
VIC 1300 366 356 |
| April 2010 | |
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| 1 April |  April FALLS Day Falls Prevention Network National |
| 1-30 April |  The Great Australian Bite Diabetes Australia Each year in April, thousands of Australians take part in the Great Australian Bite. They do so, by getting together with friends, family or work colleagues to share a 'bite' to eat and make a donation to help the fight against diabetes. The 'bite' itself can be anything from a coffee break at work to a picnic in the park or perhaps a BBQ at home - the choice is yours. All funds raised from the Great Australian Bite will go towards diabetes awareness, research, education programs and advocacy services. NSW, WA |
| 2 April | World Autism Awareness Day United Nations International |
| 2 April | Good (Holy) Friday - All Christians International |
| 3 April |  Pillow Fight DayOn Saturday April 3rd 2010, there will be massive pillow fights in cities around the world! Use this site to locate the nearest one. If you would like to learn how to organize a pillow fight, read the howto guide. Organizers, add your event! Check out the list of cities that participated in 2008 and 2009. Learn more about the urban playground movement.
International |
| 4 April | International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action United Nations International |
| 4 April | Easter - All Christians International |
| 5 April | Be alarmed! Change your smoke alarm batteryWorking smoke alarms provide vital early warning in the event of a fire. When people are asleep, they can't smell smoke. Smoke alarms are essential to wake people if a fire breaks out; they give occupants early warning and time to evacuate safely. National |
| 5 April | Easter Monday |
| 5-6 April | Pesach (Passover) final two days * - Jewish International |
| 7 April | World Health Day United Nations International |
| 10-18 April |  National Youth Week - Make a Move National Youth Week is a joint Australian Government, State, Territory and Local Government initiative National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest single celebration of young people on the Australian calendar. NYW aims to encourage all young Australians aged 12-25 to celebrate their youth, recognise the contributions they make to their communities and provide an opportunity for young Australians to voice concerns or issues relevant to them. National |
| 11 April |  World Parkinson's Day Parkinson's Victoria Parkinson's Victoria is a not-for-profit, statewide specialist organisation that has been supporting people living with Parkinson's for more than 25 years.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure. 25 Australians are diagnosed every day with approximately 80,000 Australians currently living with the condition.
Our mission is to empower, inform and educate individuals, to reduce the impact of the condition on their lives, help them manage the symptoms of Parkinson's, and assist them in maintaining as full and as healthy a lifestyle as possible.
We provide a range of information and support services to those diagnosed with the condition, as well as their families, carers, the general community and health care professionals.
National |
| 14 April | Baisakhi - Sikh International |
| 15-21 April | International Creativity & Innovation WeekWorld Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 - 21 each year its's a celebration of our ability to get new ideas, use imagination and make new decisions to make the world a better place and to make your place in the world better too.
Do what you can, do what you like. There's only one rule: do no harm. International |
| 17 April |  World Haemophilia Day Haemophilia Foundation Australia On this day we recognise Haemophilia internationally. International |
| 18 April |  World Heritage DayWorld Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public's awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability. International |
| 19-25 April |  Playground Safety Week Kidsafe WA Playground Safety Week aims to promote the prevention of fall related injuries to children while encouraging children to stay active but safe during play. In 2010 Kidsafe WA is also hosting the "Kidsafe Playground Conference - The Nature of Play" during Playground Safety Week on the 19th & 20th of April WA |
| 22 April |  Earth Day Earth Day Network Earth Day Network was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. We pursue our mission through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer activism campaigns. Our campaign and programs are predicated on the belief that an educated, energized population will take action to secure a healthy future for itself and its children. Earth Day Network has a global reach with a network of more than 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world International |
| 23 April | World Book and Copyright Day United Nations International |
| 23 April | Word YWCA Day YWCA Victoria Women Leading Change' breakfast event VIC |
| 25 April | Anzac Day |
| 25 April |  World Malaria Day Roll Back Malaria Partnership World Malaria Day is an opportunity for malaria-free countries to learn about the devastating consequences of the disease and for new donors to join a global partnership against malaria. It is an occasion for research and academia institutions to flag their scientific advances to both experts and the general public. It is chance for countries in affected regions to learn from each other's experiences and back each other efforts. It is an opportunity for international partners, companies and foundations to showcase their results and reflect together on how to scale up what has been proven to work. International |
| 26 April | World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO] United Nations International |
| 26-30 April | Global Action Week on Education United Nations International |
| 26-30 April |  National Playground Safety Week National |
| 28 April |  World Day for Safety and Health At Work International Labor Organization (ILO) The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work is supported by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and focuses international attention on promoting and creating a safe and healthy culture in the workplace. International |
| 28 April |  International Guide Dog Day Guide Dogs Victoria International Guide Dog Day, held this year on Wednesday, 28 April and celebrated all over Australia, is day where we can highlight the important role that Guide Dogs play in helping blind and vision impaired Victorian's achieve safe and independent travel.
National |
| 29 April |  World Wish Day will be celebrated on Thursday 29th April 2010. Make-A-Wish Australia Wish Day, is Make-A-Wish; Australia's major fundraising and awareness day. For the first year, Make-A-Wish Australia will join Make-A-Wish affiliates world-wide to celebrate World Wish Day.
On World Wish Day, we encourage everyone to share the power of a Wish in their workplace, home, school or local community by hosting fundraising events, making a donation and/or participating in corporate volunteering.
All funds raised in Australia will be used to continue granting the Wishes of Australian children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
For more information on how you can be part of World Wish Day, visit www.makeawish.org.au or call 1800 947437 (WISHES).
National 1800 947437 (WISHES) 03 9426 0799 PO Box 5006 BURNLEY VIC 3121 |
| 29 April |  Pay it Forward DayThere is tremendous power and positive energy in giving - it is a shame that not enough people have experienced it to the fullest. Pay It Forward Day is about all people, from all walks of life giving to someone else and making a positive difference. At last count there were more than 15 countries around the world participating in the day including Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, England, Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany.
International (612) 9540 5150 |
| 30 April |  Dress Differently Day Autism Queensland During May each year we have Dress Differently Day … because people with autism see the world differently. Dress differently for the day to show your support of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and make a donation to Autism Queensland . Get your workplace or child's school involved and make a day of it! QLD |
| May 2010 | |
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| 1 May | Beltane - Samhain * - Wicca Northern and Southern hemispheres International |
| 1-7 May |  World Homoeopathy Awareness Week Australian Homoeopathyic Association Every year members of the AHA throughout Australia join with homœopaths worldwide to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeligopathy, born on April 10, 1755
International |
| 1-8 May |  ME/CFS Awareness Week ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) MND Week is celebrated nationally in the first full week of May each year. During the week MND Associations work together to raise awareness of MND to realise our vision of a world free from the impact of MND. It is also a time to acknowledge the MND community, specially people living with MND, and to remember those who have died. Each State Association will be organising special events to raise awareness of motor neurone disease in Australia National |
| 1-8 May | ME/CFS Awareness Week ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) MND Week is celebrated nationally in the first full week of May each year. During the week MND Associations work together to raise awareness of MND to realise our vision of a world free from the impact of MND. It is also a time to acknowledge the MND community, specially people living with MND, and to remember those who have died. Each State Association will be organising special events to raise awareness of motor neurone disease in Australia National 1800 777 175 15 Scott Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 |
| 1-31 May |  Jelly Baby Month The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) celebrate Jelly Baby Month throughout the month of May. Look out for jelly baby themed merchandise in stores and help fund important research to find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Australia has one of the highest rates of type 1 diabetes in the world, with more than 140,000 children and adults suffering from the disease. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented and as yet there is no cure. Jelly babies are the JDRF mascot as they can literally be a lifesaver for people with type 1 diabetes. Jelly babies are often eaten by people with the disease as a quick source of sugar when their blood sugar level falls critically low.
National |
| 1-31 May |  Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Department of Communities Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual awareness raising campaign initiated by the Queensland State Government in 1992. During May, organisations and individuals throughout Queensland organise a wide range of community events and activities aimed at encouraging community intolerance, and a reduction in the incidence of domestic and family violence. QLD |
| 1-31 May |  Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Neurofibromatosis Association of Australia Inc The aim of Neurofibromatosis Month is to provide information to the community and to healthcare and educational professionals, so that they will better understand what Neurofibromatosis (NF) is. This will enable them to accept and provide support to those affected by NF. Special events will be organized. For details or other information, check the NFAA website. National |
| 2-8 May |  National Mothering Week - Mothering: "Together We do Better" Australian Breastfeeding Association To encourage and support mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and to promote skilled and loving mothering, while creating in the community an awareness of the importance of human milk National |
| 2-8 May |  Osteopathy Awareness Week Australian Osteopathic Association WThe Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA) will hold its annual Osteopathy Awareness Week during 2-8 May, 2010. This year's theme focuses on raising awareness of osteopathy (ABS reported as the fastest growing health profession in Australia) and the services osteopaths offer.
Most people, regardless of age or gender, will suffer from back or neck pain, headaches, sport injuries, stiffness or pain at some time. Osteopaths can help to identify the cause of the pain or injury and develop a safe and effective course of action to manage pain - so people can make the most of their active lives. Osteopathy is not an alternative health option - osteopaths are university trained, government registered, allied health professionals. Osteopaths collectively treat over 30 000 people a week, generate over $200 million in the economy, plus osteopathy has been practiced for over 100 years in Australia. National |
| 2-8 May |  International Composting Awareness Week facilitated by the Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprises (CORE). International Composting Awareness Week (Sunday 2nd to Saturday 8th May 2010) is a week of activities, events and publicity to improve awareness about the importance of this valuable organic resource and to promote compost use, knowledge and products.
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| 3 May | World Press Freedom Day United Nations World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on 3 May worldwide. It is an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. International |
| 3-9 May |  Australian Dance Week Ausdance Australian Dance Week raises the profile, and focuses on the values, importance, and the many cultural contributions of dance to the Australian community. Dance Week celebrations, co-ordinated by Ausdance, are held annually across Australia in May. All States and Territories present an impressive array of dance performances, provide workshops and forums and encourage community participation in a host of free activities National (02) 6248 8992 PO Box 45 BRADDON ACT 2611 |
| 3-9 May |  Privacy Awareness Week Office of the Privacy Commissioner ( Australia ) The Week will see a variety of programs and initiatives hosted by public and private sector organisations from across the Asia-Pacific region to promote awareness of privacy rights and responsibilities. National |
| 4 May |  World Asthma Day National Asthma Council Australia World Asthma Day (WAD) takes place each year on the first Tuesday in May. Initiated by the Global Initiative for Asthma in 1998, the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) embraces WAD and marks the occasion to highlight the need for ongoing care and vigilance in managing asthma. National 1800 032 495 Suite 104, Level 1 153-161 Park Street SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 |
| 4-8 May |  Heart Week Heart Foundation Week aims to raise community awareness of cardiovascular disease through various activities. National |
| 5 May | International Midwives Day International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Australian College of Midwives(ACM) Midwives around the world celebrate the ' International Day of the Midwife ' on May 5 each year. The ICM launched the ' International Day of the Midwife ' initiative in 1992. The aim of the day is to celebrate midwifery and to bring awareness of the importance of midwives ' work to as many people as possible. This is achieved in many different ways according to what works best in each country. The IDM is an occasion for every individual midwife to think about the many others in the profession, to make new contacts within and outside midwifery and widen the knowledge of what midwives do for the world. National 1300 360 480 |
| 6 May | World Kids Colouring Day Save the Children Staedtler, the manufacturer of writing instruments, has united globally to support Save the Children through this special promotional day. In this colouring campaign, Australian children (and children the world over) are invited to colour and raise money for their beautiful artworks, to help other children in need.
We are calling upon all teachers, educators and parents to get involved and organise their own colouring events at school, kindergarten and home. Ideas can include a colouring day, colouring workshop, and a colouring event in which the artworks will be exhibited and auctioned, the possibilities for creativity were unlimited. Further information can be found please visit the below website National |
| 7 May |  Starlight Day Starlight Children's Foundation Starlight Day is the one time each year that people right across Australia dig deep and donate to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Whether you are a business executive, a group of students or a soccer mum, you can help Starlight give more seriously ill children what they need - a reason to smile. National 1300 727 827 |
| 7 May |  Walk Safely To School Day The Pedestrian Council Walk Safely to School Day aims to encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school-aged children to instil healthy lifestyle habits at a young age. National |
| 8 May |  World Red Cross Day Australian Red Cross World Red Cross Day on May 8 is an annual global celebration of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the birthday of its founder, Henry Dunant (1828-1910). Australian Red Cross, as a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, is a part of the world ' s largest voluntary network, with 97 million volunteers active in 185 countries. In Australia about 26,000 volunteers regularly give their time to support the more than 60 services run by the Red Cross right across the country. International |
| 8-9 May | Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War United Nations International |
| 8-9 May | World Migratory Bird Day United Nations International |
| 9 May | Mothers Day |
| 9 May |  Mothers Day ClassicThe Mothers Day Classic is a national walk or run that raises money for breast cancer research, being held on Mothers Day, Sunday 9 of May 2010. Make a difference by simply walking, running or sponsoring a participant, to help raise vital funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. National Ground Floor, 215 Spring Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 10 May |  World Lupus Day International Lupus Congress Lupus is an autoimmune disease that may cause abnormalities in the function and structure of such vital organs as kidney, brain, lungs etc. World Lupus Day raises awareness about this disease National |
| 10-16 May |  National Volunteer Week: Everyday people, extraordinary contribution Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week provides a national focus for organisations wanting to recruit volunteers and promote the value of volunteering to the community. Each year, Volunteering Australia adopts a different theme that is launched during the week and used, by volunteer-involving organisations to attract new volunteers, for the following 12 months. Any organisation involving volunteers - including corporate volunteering programs - are welcome to participate in the week and use the theme to promote volunteering in their organisation and community. National 03 9820 4100 Suite 2, Level 3 11 Queens Road MELBOURNE VIC 3004 |
| 10-17 May | Social Sector Financial Literacy Week An initiative of Our Community and Westpac Social Sector Financial Literacy Week is an initiative of Our Community and Westpac.
This is one week in 52 when we highlight the importance of good stewardship over the finances of Australia's 600,000 community groups, though of course that's important all year round.
It reflects our shared commitment to reforming financial education and banking services for the Australian Social Sector and revolutionising the way financial literacy is viewed in the sector.
It also provides an opportunity to celebrate and advance the contribution of the Social Sector in overseeing the $54 billion of funds under its management.
Events held during Social Sector Financial Literacy Week are designed to celebrate and provide financial literacy education for the staff, volunteers, board members and treasurers who oversee the finances of Australian community groups. National (03) 9320 6800 51 Stanley Street WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003 |
| 11-17 May | International ME/CFS Awareness Week ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) International ME/CFS Awareness Week aims to advance community understanding of the complex medical condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Awareness Week highlights the importance of the need for early diagnosis and support by medical and allied health professionals. It is estimated over 100,000 Australians have ME/CFS. International |
| 12 May | International ME/CFS Awareness Day ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) International ME/CFS Awareness Day aims to advance community understanding of the complex medical condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Awareness Day highlights the importance of the need for early diagnosis and support by medical and allied health professionals. It is estimated over 100,000 Australians have ME/CFS. National |
| 12 May |  International Nurses DayInternational Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth International |
| 12 May | National Neighbourhood House Day Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association National Neighbourhood House Day celebrates the role that more than 1000 Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres throughout Australia play in their communities through provision of a range of services and activities designed to strengthen communities and support individuals and families. Visit National Link website for links to Houses and Centres throughout Australia , many of which organise special activities and programs on this day. National |
| 14 May |  Loud Shirt Day Hear and Say Centre for deaf children and their families On Friday 15 May, school children, businesses, community groups and sporting teams across Australia will throw out their usual dress rules and step out in their loudest, lairiest, brightest and craziest shirts, ties or socks to raise much needed funds for deaf and hearing impaired children. Loud Shirt Day is a national fundraising event for deaf children's charities across Australia. National |
| 14 May | HUSH for Homelessness Mission Australia HUSH for Homelessness is national campaign that aims to raise funds for Mission Australia's homeless services around the country. On any given night there are 105,000 Australians without a place to call home and almost half of these are under the age of 25. A person who is homeless might go for hours or days without speaking to someone, or even making eye contact. In essence, they are without a voice in society. Mission Australia challenges you to experience what it's like to be voiceless, by not speaking for an hour (or more!) on Friday 14 May 2010; and to seek sponsorship for your silence. You can also nominate a friend or Australian celebrity to zip it. All money raised will go to Mission Australia's services providing crisis care, transitional or medium-term accommodation and essential support for homeless men, women and children National 02 9219 8016 L8, 580 George St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| 15 May | International Day of Families United Nations The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families as well as to promote appropriate action. The Day can become a powerful mobilizing factor on behalf of families in all countries, which avail themselves of this opportunity and demonstrate support of family issues appropriate to each society International |
| 16 May |  RSPCA Million Paws Walk RSCPA When you and your canine friend walk with us, you not only help to raise money for RSPCA animals, but you take part in the doggy event of the season! All walks will have extra activities which may include dog agility and obedience demonstrations, food and refreshments, variety of stalls offering information and goods for sale as well as many raffles and prizes. Vic |
| 16 May |  Museum and Gallery Week WA (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Museums Australia WA (Inc)
A week of activities, special events, exhibitions, demonstrations celebrating the treasures in our public galleries, museums and collections
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| 16-22 May |  Support Allergic Friends Everywhere Week Anaphylaxis Australia Food Allergy Awareness Week starts on Sunday 16th and will run until Saturday 22nd May. The theme for 2010 is We are in this together. Help us raise awareness of severe food allergy in Australia.
Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children and in about 1 in 100 adults. The most common triggers are eggs, cow's milk, peanuts and tree nuts. Less common triggers include seafood, sesame, soy, fish and wheat. Peanuts, tree nuts, seeds and seafood are the major triggers for life-long allergies. Some food allergies can be severe, causing life-threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life-threatening. Children with food allergies are at significant risk, and the condition means extra stress for their families over issues such as care at school, risk of death and the need for emergency medication in the form of injectable adrenaline. All this can have a negative impact on quality of life. Let us all try and do something this week to help make the lives of those with severe food allergy a little easier. National |
| 16-22 May |  Education Week Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education Week will be celebrated when Victorian government schools and kindergartens hold open days and other special events to showcase the talents and achievements of their students, teachers and school communities. An Education Week calendar of events involves thousands of students in arts, cultural and educational activities presented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in partnership with libraries, art galleries, performance groups and other organisations throughout Victoria VIC |
| 16-22 May | Schizophrenia Awareness Week The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Schizophrenia Awareness Week is an annual event held in May. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of schizophrenia and mental illness in general.
Schizophrenia Awareness Week also provides an opportunity for those who have schizophrenia to share their experience and knowledge and help to create a greater understanding of their needs and aspirations. National (08) 8221 5159 Locked Bag 5014 GLADESVILLE NSW 1675 |
| 16-22 May |  Crohns & Colitis Awareness Week Crohn's and Colitis Australia (CCA) CCA has been working with our international counterparts to organise an inaugural World IBD Day, to be held on Wednesday, May 19. The date coincides with National Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week 2010, which will be held May 16-22.
The purpose of the day will be to bring to international attention the needs of people living with IBD, articulated with a unified worldwide voice.
The leading IBD organisations from Australia, America, Canada, Europe, the UK and South America will be taking part. While details are still being finalised, a website will be established to outline the aims of the day and the support required for people living with Crohn's or colitis. National 1800 138 029 462 Burwood Rd HAWTHORN VIC 3122 |
| 17 May |  Walk for Justice The Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) PILCH is conducting the Melbourne Walk for Justice to raise money for PILCH and its various legal assistance scheme - The Melbourne Walk will coincide with similar walks in Sydney , Brisbane and London . The walk begins at 7.30 to 9.00am on 17 May- for more information please visit www.pilch.org.au
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| 17 May | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day United Nations World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. International |
| 17 May |  International Day Against HomophobiaThe International Day Against Homophobia, held on May 17 every year, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. Fondation Émergence promotes, mainly on a pan-Canadian level, the International Day Against Homophobia and encourages organisations and individuals to highlight this event in their environment
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| 17-23 May |  Enrol to Vote Week Australian Electoral Commission Enrol to Vote Week is the AEC's key program for senior secondary students in which we work with schools to encourage and assist young Australians to enrol to vote. This year the theme is 'You never know when an election might be called'.
AEC research shows that secondary schools and colleges provide one of the best opportunities to encourage and assist young people to enrol to vote. Schools that participate in Enrol to Vote Week hold an enrolment event or activity for their 17 and 18 year old students to help them complete an enrolment form and return it to the AEC. National 13 23 26 Enrol to Vote Week Project Manager, Australian Electoral Commission PO Box 6172 KINGSTON ACT 2604 |
| 17-23 May |  National Hepatitis Awareness Week Hepatitis Australia World Hepatitis Day takes place on May 19 Australia's National Hepatitis Awareness Week will run from Monday May 17 - Sunday May 23 . Together with hundreds of community groups from around the world, Hepatitis Australia and our state and territory hepatitis organisations are working to bring about awareness of chronic viral hepatitis B and C. A variety of awareness raising activies and events will take place around the world on May 19, with events and activities happening throughout the week in Australia. National |
| 17-23 May |  Law Week Victoria Law Foundation Law Week 2010 will be held from 17-23 May, with over 200 law-based events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
The program involves over 150 organisations, who work with the Foundation to present seminars, exhibitions, lectures, Q&A sessions, court and parliament tours, and many other public events and displays designed to provide legal information at little or no cost. Law Week is the Foundation's highest-profile community outreach program. VIC 03 9604 8100 03 9602 2449 Level 5, 43 Hardware Lane MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 17-23 May | Making Music Being Well Week MUSIC COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA an initiative all about celebrating the links between making music and feeling good!
Thousands of people are signing up all over Australia to include their music concert, workshop, singalong, tutorial, open day or other activity as part of the week-long series of events.
This year it's even easier to get involved, with lots more online support and automated registration and listing of your event/s.
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| 18 May |  International Museum Day Museums Australia 18th May each year is celebrated around the world as International Museum Day and each year a theme is chosen. This year the theme is Museums and Tourism. http://icom.museum/imd.html
International PO Box 266 Civic Square ACT 2608 |
| 19 May | World Hepatitis Day Hepatitis Australia World Hepatitis Day takes place on May 19 Australia's National Hepatitis Awareness Week will run from Monday May 17 - Sunday May 23 . Together with hundreds of community groups from around the world, Hepatitis Australia and our state and territory hepatitis organisations are working to bring about awareness of chronic viral hepatitis B and C. A variety of awareness raising activies and events will take place around the world on May 19, with events and activities happening throughout the week in Australia. International |
| 21 May | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development United Nations The Day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to "live together" better. UNESCO continues to promote greater awareness of the crucial relationship between culture and development and the important role of information and communication technologies in this relationship. International |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity United Nations The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. International |
| 23 May | Declaration of the Bab - Baha'i International |
| 23-29 May | Kidney Health Week Kidney Health Australia This event is our annual health awareness campaign which highlights the importance of early detection and better management and prevention of kidney disease to the Australian community. National |
| 24-30 May |  National Chiropractic Care Week The Chiropractors' Association of Australia (National) Ltd Chiropractic is the world's largest non-surgical, non-drug prescribing, primary contact health care profession. It is a natural approach to health, based on the relationship between your spine and your nervous system. NCCW is a Community Service initiative of the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (National) Ltd National |
| 26 May |  National Sorry Day National Sorry Day Committee The Bringing them home report (BTH Report) recommended (Recommendation No 7.a) that a National Sorry Day be held each year on 26 May "to commemorate the history of forcible removals and its effects." As a result of this recommendation the community-based organisation the National Sorry Day Committee was formed. National |
| 26-31 May | Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories United Nations |
| 27 May | Buddha Day - Visakha Puja - Buddhist International |
| 27 May - 3 June |  Reconciliation Week Reconciliation Australia Each year National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the first Australians. It's the ideal time for all of us to join the reconciliation conversation and to think about how we can help turn around the disadvantage experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. National 02 6273 9200 02 6273 9201 PO Box 4773 KINGSTON ACT 2604 |
| 27 May - 4 June |  Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Multiple Sclerosis Australia You can get involved in events and activities taking place across Australia during MS Awareness Week. By taking part you are helping the MS Society to assist those affected by MS through providing the care, support and education they need to live a more fulfilled life. National |
| 28 May |  65 Roses Day Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales This year's 65 Roses Day falls on Friday 28 May 2010 and is a great opportunity for you to help us to increase awareness, to raise money both for research and for the work of Cystic Fibrosis NSW.
This special day was named after the folklore story of a little boy who could not pronounce his sister's condition, Cystic Fibrosis, and instead called it "65 Roses".
Last year's 65 Roses Day raised approximately $37,000 in New South Wales alone and we would like to see that figure increase again in 2010. The 65 Roses Kit contains wristbands, 65 Roses Tattoo packs, 65 Roses Pens, 65 Roses Pins.
For full event information please visit www.65rosesday.org.au
NSW 02 9878 2075 02 9878 4890 51 Wicks Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 |
| 29 May | Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Baha'i International |
| 29 May |  White Wreath Day - In Remembrance of all Victims of Suicide White Wreath Association White Wreath Day is held yearly on the 29 May-to remembering loved ones, friends, work colleagues etc who have taken their lives by tragic means. Suicide is shockingly common, affecting almost every Australian family directly or indirectly. It can strike a child, a brother, a grandparent or a co-worker. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life, from childhood to old age. No community is unaffected, no school or workplace untouched. National 1300 766 177 PO Box 1078 BROWNS PLAINS QLD 4118 |
| 29 May | International Day of UN Peacekeepers United Nations UN peacekeeping has been developed to help countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace since the first mission was established in May 1948. There have been a total of 63 UN peacekeeping operations. Currently, more than 100,000 military and civilian personnel serve in 20 UN peace operations worldwide. International |
| 31 May | World No-Tobacco Day United Nations World No Tobacco Day is a good time to raise awareness about the deadliness of tobacco products in order to help people get accurate information, remove the disguise and unveil the truth behind these products. The new graphic health warnings on Australian products and additional information on packs about tobacco will help to do this. International |
| 31 May - 2 June |  Communities in Control Conference 2010 Our Community Power Up! Who has it, how to get it & how communities can use it. Community groups of every size and scope at every level need to learn how to seek power, and grasp it, and wield it to bring about their goals. You need to understand how the machinations work, so you can ensure your members, stakeholders, clients - anyone who has been excluded, or could be excluded - can get their fair share too. Communities in Control Conference 2010, to be held in Melbourne on May 31 and June 1,will look at issues of power - who has it; who needs it; how to get it; and how to use it to create change for equality, inclusion and justice. In addition, there will be a Post-Conference Skills Day - Fundraising & Marketing in Tough Times - on June 2 There are many kinds of power, at many levels, coming from many sources. There are many ways to gain power. There are many ways to use power. Knowledge is power. Come along to Communities in Control and find out what's what. The Communities in Control Conference 2010 will be held at: Moonee Valley Racing Club Members Gate 1, McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Victoria. * PLEASE NOTE: Prices will increase after March 19. Significant discounts are also available for group bookings (5 or more). Call our friendly staff on 03 9320 6800 for further information. National 03 9320 6800 03 9326 6859 PO Box 354 NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051 |
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| 1 June |  Thyroid Awareness Week The Australian Thyroid Foundation Thyroid Awareness Week - 1 - 7 June Focusing on Get Smart - Protect Your Babies Brain. This message is aimed at pre-pregnant, pregnant and breastfeeding women to educate them on the importance of iodine in the daily to protect the delelopment of their baby. National |
| 1 June |  Gold Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation Gold Week is an initiative of the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation. The aim is to provide communities across NSW with the opportunity to support the Hospital by holding their own "gold" events and making donations . Gold themed events, large and small such as dinner parties, sausage sizzles, raffles, work place functions (the ideas are limitless) will be held all over NSW from Bronte to Bourke and beyond with every cent donated helping to make a difference to ill children cared for by the Hospital. NSW 1800 644 336 Locked Bag 5 (19 Eurimbla Ave) RANDWICK NSW 2031 |
| 2 June |  International Whores Day Scarlet Alliance International |
| 3 June | Mabo DayMabo Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1992 High Court decision in the case brought by Eddie Mabo and others which recognised the existence in Australia of native title rights. In the 10th anniversary of this day in 2002 there were many calls for the day to become a public holiday, an official National Mabo Day.Mabo Day is the last day of Reconciliation Week every year is often marked by events celebrating the culture of the Torres Strait Islands. National |
| 4 June | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression United Nations International |
| 4-11 June |  Medical Research Week (R) The Australian Society for Medical Research Speaking Tour by ASMR Medallist (usually eminent international scientist), public expositions, scientific meetings, public lectures and debates, radio shows, schools events and quiz, scientific meetings, cinema events, dinners, professional development events National |
| 13 April - 5 June |  Conservation Week - Connecting Community and the Environment Conservation Council of WA Conservation Week is the largest community focused environment event in Western Australia that celebrates our unique environment and promotes awareness and action towards building a sustainable future. The aim of Conservation Week is to connect the community and the environment and celebrate the work of conservation organisations, community groups and individuals all across the state who work tirelessly towards achieving environmental protection and promoting sustainability. WA |
| 5 June | World Environment Day United Nations International |
| 6-11 June |  National Cyber Security Awareness Week 2010 Australian Government Initiative The annual National Cyber Security Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security amongst Australians. The Week, being held from 6-11 June this year, will help inform home users, students and small business about the simple steps they can take to protect themselves, their families and their businesses online. A range of events and activities are being held around Australia to help Australians understand cyber security risks. Five simple tips being promoted throughout the Week will help Australians use the internet in a secure and confident manner:
1. Get a better, stronger password and change it at least twice a year.
2. Get security software.
3. Update and patch your software regularly.
4. Stop and think before you click on links or attachments.
5. Personal information is valuable. Be careful about what you give away about yourself and others online.
Log on to www.staysmartonline.gov.au for further information and to sign up for the email alert service.
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| 6-13 June |  Bowel Cancer Awareness Week Bowel Cancer Australia Bowel Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the life of one Australian every two hours.
1 in 12 Australians will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime and is the second largest cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer. It affects both men and women, young and old. The Week has a positive message - saving lives through early detection - as bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers if detected early. People at risk of developing the disease are encouraged to talk to their doctor and not 'die of embarrassment'. National |
| 8 June | World Oceans Day The Ocean Project It's up to each one of us to help ensure that our ocean is protected and conserved for future generations. World Ocean Day allows us to… Change perspective - encourage individuals to think about what the ocean means to them and what it has to offer all of us with hopes of conserving it for present and the future generations. Learn - discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them, and how we are all interconnected. hange our way s - we are all connected to the ocean! By taking care of your backyard, you are acting as a caretaker of our ocean. Making small modifications to your everyday habits will greatly benefit our blue planet. International |
| 9 June | Red Apple Day Bowel Cancer Australia On Red Apple Day Australians are encouraged to help raise funds for bowel cancer research and awareness through the purchase of an apple pin. National |
| 12 June | World Day Against Child Labour United Nations International |
| 14 June |  World Blood Donor Day Australian Red Cross Blood Service Hundreds of people braved the cold and made their way to Melbourne's Federation Square on June 14 to celebrate Australia being the host of World Blood Donor Day. International |
| 14-18 June |  Safety in Schools Week Kidsafe WA Safety in Schools week aims to reduce the incidence of injury through education. It encourages schools to address safety in a holistic manner, using the Health Promoting Schools Framework and activities linked to the Curriculum Framework. WA (08) 9340 8509 GPO Box D184 PERTH WA 6840 |
| 14-20 June |  Men's Health Week Men's Health Information and Resource Centre Men and boys face different health concerns than women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys. National |
| 14-20 June |  Blue Care Awareness Week Blue Care Blue Care Awareness Week aims to raise our profile as a non-profit care provider, create interest and information about the support we offer, and help raise funds to assist Blue Care services QLD 1800 00 1953 PO Box 1638 MILTON BC QLD 4064 |
| 17 June | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought United Nations 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa. International |
| 19 June |  Healthy High (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) DRUG ARM Australasia Healthy High is being held from 19 - 29 June to raise awareness about binge drinking. Participants register online to not drink alcohol for 10 days, and then collect donations from family, friends, and colleagues. National (07) 3620 8830 (07) 3620 8812 24 Hamilton Place BOWEN HILLS QLD 4001 |
| 20 June | World Refugee Day United Nations International |
| 20-26 June |  Drug Action Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia A week of activities aimed at raising awareness about the harms caused by alcohol and other drugs National |
| 20-26 June | Refugee Week The Refugee Council Of Australia Refugee Week aim is to raise awareness of the plight of refugees and to celebrate the contribution they have made and continue to make to local communities across Victoria. National 02 9211 9333 4A6, 410 Elizabeth Street SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 |
| 21 June |  ALS/MND Global Awareness Day MND Australia Every year since 1997, the International Alliance has celebrated 21 June as the global day of recognition of ALS/MND - a disease that affects people in every country of the globe. 21 June is a solstice - a turning point - and each year the ALS/MND community undertake a range of activities to express their hope that this day will be another turning point in the search for cause, treatment and cure of this awful disease. Members of the International Alliance undertake a range of activities to recognise ALS/MND. Many organise meetings of people diagnosed with ALS/MND and carers, some organise social events, meetings of Boards of Directors, undertake fundraising activities or simply reflect on being a part of the world wide fight against ALS/MND. Global Day is an event that knows no boundaries, so everybody can be involved. Any event (big or small), any activity, any act, can be a part of raising awareness of ALS/MND. National |
| 25 June |  Red Nose Day SIDS and Kids SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families. National 1300 308 307 Suite 1, 98 Morang Road, HAWTHORN VIC 3122 |
| 26 June | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression United Nations International |
| 26 June | International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking United Nations International |
| 27 June (date to be confirmed) |  MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride 2010 Multiple Sclerosis Queensland Brisbane's Biggest Bike ride is back, and YOU are invited to cycle for a cure.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to take part. Choose from 'The Classic' - 50km Brissie to the Bay, 'The Challenger - 24km Brissie to Balmoral or 'The Cruiser' - 10km Brissie Riverside course and raise much needed funds to help those living with MS.
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| 27 June |  Global HIV Testing Day Positive Women Positive Women Victoria strongly supports Global HIV testing day with the aim to assist people who are HIV positive and are not aware of their status in order to prevent further HIV infections National |
| 29 June |  Childhood Hero Day Australian Childhood Foundation Childhood Hero Day celebrates the fun, innocence and importance of childhood, and the ordinary Australians who make a difference in the lives of children by making them feel safe, loved and cared for. (03) 9874 3922 PO Box 525 RINGWOOD VIC 3134 |
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| 2 July | Crazy Hair Day Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales Crazy Hair Day for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a great way for schools to have fun on the last day of the third term while raising awareness and money for kids living with Cystic Fibrosis. The official date for Crazy Hair Day for NSW schools is Friday 24 September 2010. However, it is always possible to hold the event on a different day. For a gold coin donation, students can decide to colour, gel, tie or spike their hair for the day. NSW 02 9878 2075 02 9878 4890 51 Wicks Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 |
| 3 July | International Day of Cooperatives United Nations The United Nations recognizes and reaffirms the role of cooperatives in economic, social and cultural development and in the achievement of social policy objectives as shown in various resolutions specific to cooperatives and the bi-ennial publication of the Secretary-General's report on the role of cooperatives in social development. International |
| 4-11 July |  Celebrate NAIDOC Week NAIDOC NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC originally stood for 'National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee'. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has become the name of the week itself. The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. National |
| 5 July |  Tartan Day Australian Scottish Community Tartan Day is a celebration of Scotland - its people, its heritage, its history, its culture and its amazing legacy to the world. International |
| 11 July | World Population Day United Nations In 1968, world leaders proclaimed that individuals have a basic human right to determine freely and responsibly the number and timing of their children. Forty years later, modern contraception remains out of reach for hundreds of millions of women, men and young people. International |
| 11-17 July |  Diabetes Awareness Week Diabetes Australia Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how type 2 can be prevented. National 1300 136 588 GPO BOX 3156 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 19-23 July |  National Farm Safe Week Farmsafe Australia's Operations Centre National 02 6752 8218 02 6752 6639 P O Box 256 MOREE NSW 2400 |
| 19-23 July |  OAA Optometry Week Optometrists Association Australia (OAA) Queensland and Northern Territory Division Running from 19 to 23 July, Optometry Week aims to encourage the community to take control of their eye health and see their local Optometrist. Local OAA member Optometrists will be participating in the week by giving away handy hints, tips and freebies during the week. The OAA is hoping Optometry Week will encourage many Queenslanders and Northern Territorians to consult their local Optometrist and start booking in for regular eye examinations which are available with Medicare rebates. NT, QLD |
| 21 July |  National Hoodie Day Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) On 21 July 2010 AIME is asking the Australian community to don a Red AIME Hoodie and say to the next generation who are stepping up with AIME - 'We will walk with you'. By doing this you will be supporting all of our Indigenous kids to finish school at the same rate as their fellow Australians. National 0406 319 388 (Media enquiries only) Gadigal House, 166 George Street, Redfern NSW 2016 REDFERN NSW 2016 |
| 22 July |  Fragile X Awareness Day Fragile X Association Fragile X Awareness Day is held on July 22 nd internationally. It is held to raise awareness of Fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability. Supporters can fundraise for the organisation on this day. National 1300 394 636 |
| 23 July |  Stress Down Day Lifeline Australia On 23 July, Lifeline Australia will be holding their annual fundraising event - Stress Down Day. The event will encourage people and their workplaces to have fun and participate in stress reducing activities in return for making a financial donation to Lifeline. The money raised will go primarily towards covering the growing costs for Lifeline's 24 hour telephone counselling line - 13 11 14. This will help maintain the service availability to anyone needing emotional support. National |
| 24-31 July |  Pituitary Awareness Week Australian Pituitary Foundation Ltd The week aims to provide opportunities for patients and carers to gain more information and support, and to increase awareness about pituitary disorders in the community and amongst health professionals.
Pituitary disorders are relatively rare but complicated conditions that require specialist coordinated health care.
Very often pituitary disorders can go undiagnosed for years resulting in prolonged and sometimes permanent debility, and disruption to the quality of patients' lives and the lives of those around them. Therefore increasing awareness in the medical and general community may enable earlier diagnosis and thus more effective treatment and management.
Events are organised by voluntary committees that represent the individual state branches of the APF. Most events are free, and funding is generously provided by sponsorship from the pharmaceutical companies that support us, membership fees and donations.
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| 25 July | National Stepfamily Awareness Day The Stepfamily Association of Victoria The last Sunday in July has been designated as 'National Stepfamily Awareness Day'. A day dedicated to the stepfamily, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do. National |
| 26 July | Asalha Puja Day - Buddhist International |
| 30 July |  Schools Tree Day Planet Ark Schools Tree Day , held on the last Friday of July, is a special day for Australia's school children. These budding environmentalists are doing their bit for our country by planting native trees and shrubs and beautifying their school grounds. National |
| August 2010 | |
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| 1 August | National Tree Day Planet Ark National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event. Since Tree Day started in 1996 more than 2 million volunteers have planted over 13 million native trees and shrubs.
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| 1-7 August |  Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week The Centre for Cerebral Palsy CP Awareness Week is about celebrating the achievements of people living with CP; raising awareness, understanding and acceptance of CP and providing a forum for people with CP to exchange ideas, offer an insight into living with a disability and challenge existing philosophies andpractices National ( 08) 9443 0211 PO Box 61 MOUNT LAWLEY WA 6929 |
| 1-7 August |  Continence Awareness Week Continence Foundation of Australia Continence Awareness Week 2010 (1-7 August) will focus on bowel health. This year, we urge people not to sit on a problem, as signs such as constipation, straining, haemorrhoids or diarrhoea can indicate an underlying problem and it's better to seek advice sooner rather than later. National 03 9347 2522 293 Royal Parade PARKVILLE VIC 3052 |
| 1-7 August | Infant Massage Week IAIM Australia The first week of August is traditionally Infant Massage Awareness Week. This is an opportunity for IAIM members across the country to highlight the benefits of regular massage can bring to carers and babies. National P.O. Box 288 FAIRFIELD VIC 3078 |
| 1-7 August |  Local Government Week Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW Local Government Week provides a focus for councils to promote the importance of Local Government to the community.The week provides opportunities for public participation in Local Government and shows the community how they can be part of their council's day-to-day activities. It enables councils to educate the community about the importance of the services that local government provides. Councils across NSW hold a vast array of special events during this time. NSW |
| 1-7 August |  World Breastfeeding Week- Breastfeeding - Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way World Breastfeeding Week The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 170 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However, groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event in their countries.
Sharing your wonderful work will show linkage and solidarity with the global WBW campaign. Send your reports, materials you have produced, photos and we will create a webpage for you which you can use to further promote your WBW activities to wbw@waba.org.my International |
| 1-7 August | World Breastfeeding Week United Nations International |
| 2 August | Missing Persons Day Australian Federal Police National Missing Persons Day is being held from 2 ugust and aims to raise awareness about the significant number of young Australians reported missing. Out of the estimated 35,000 people who are reported missing each year, approximately 20,000 are under the age of 18. National 1800 000 634 PO Box 401 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 2-8 August |  Homeless Persons Week (HPW) Homelessness Australia Homeless Persons Week (HPW): aimed at raising awareness of the plight of homeless Australians. National 02 6247 7744 PO Box 603 DICKSON ACT 2602 |
| 6 August |  Jeans 4 Genes Day Children's Medical Research Institute Jeans for Genes is a major fundraiser of the Children's Medical Research Institute. Chances are you probably know someone who has a genetic disease, because one in twenty children are born with some form of genetic fault. There are children with leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, genetic defects and many other disorders. The scientists at the Children's Medical Research Institute are working to try to prevent these diseases before they occur in our children, or where that is not possible to develop better treatments. National |
| 9 August | International Day of the World's Indigenous People United Nations International |
| 11 August | Ramadan begins - Islam International |
| 12 August | International Youth Day United Nations International |
| 14-22 August |  National Science Week Department of Education Get ready for Science Week... There's tonnes of ways to get involved - see www.scienceweek.info.au/ for more information. National Location 340 Department of Education, Science and Training GPO Box 9880 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 15-21 August | National Glaucoma Week Glaucoma Australia National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the 'silent' eye condition - glaucoma. It is a major cause of sight loss in Australia. About 3 percent of Australians over age 40 have glaucoma (approx. 300,000) but, because there are generally no warning signs, only about half of them have been diagnosed. The week will encourage all Australians, once they reach the age of 40, to undertake a comprehensive eye check every two years and not to take their sight for granted. National |
| 16 August | Cupcake Day RSCPA Whether you were an RSPCA Cupcake Cook or simply an RSPCA Cupcake eater - you can support the thousands of animals we care for everyday.
Next year Cupcake Day for the RSPCA will be on Monday 16 August 2010. Simply log on to register closer to the date.
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| 16-22 August | Brain Injury Awareness Week 2010 Brain Injury Australia The theme for Brain Injury Awareness Week 2010 is "Falls-related Traumatic Brain Injury, particularly in older Australians". National 02 9591 1094 02 9591 1094 PO Box 220 MARRICKVILLE NSW 1475 |
| 19 August | World Humanitarian Day United Nations International |
| 20-22 August |  40 Hour Famine World Vision Australia The 40 Hour Famine is one of Australia's biggest youth fundraising events. It's a chance to do something real: go without food or something else that really matters to you for 40* hours and raise money for kids living in poverty overseas. It's a great way for young Australians to get a taste of what life's like for children who have to go without - every single day National |
| 20-26 August | Children ' s Book Week - One World, Many Stories Children's Book Council Of Australia Each state and territory branch organises a variety of activities to celebrate Book Week. National |
| 22-28 August |  Hearing Awareness Week Deafness Forum of Australia Hearing Awareness Week is an annual event held in the last week of August. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of hearing impairment and ways to protect your hearing. This week is a key event for Deafness Forum which is the national coordinating body. National (02) 6262 7808 218 Northbourne Avenue BRADDON ACT 2612 |
| 22-28 August |  Speech Pathology Australia Speech Pathology Australia Speech Pathology Australia will launch its annual Speech Pathology Week on 23 August, under the banner 'Communicate to Participate' Speech Pathology Week showcases the speech pathology profession and highlights how timely and specialist intervention can assist individuals and their families, at all stages of life. National 03 9642 4899 2nd Floor, 11-19 Bank Place MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 23 August | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition United Nations International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade in the memory of all peoples. In accordance with the goals of the intercultural project "The Slave Route", it should offer an opportunity for collective consideration of the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy, and for an analysis of the interactions to which it has given rise between Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean. International |
| 24-31 August |  Keep Australia Beautiful Week Keep Australia Beautiful National Association Keep Australia Beautiful Week was developed by the national Keep Australia Beautiful organisation to help focus and remind the public of what they can do in their daily lives to help improve and preserve their local environment. The aim of the campaign is to demonstrate the easy ways you can help the environment and also save money by making a few simple changes around the home and in your daily lives. National 03 9592 4001 GPO Box 193 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 25 August |  National Meals on Wheels Day 'Celebrity Chef and we're everywhere' Australian Meals on Wheels Association National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday in August. National (08) 8271 8700 PO Box 406 UNLEY SA 5061 |
| 27 August |  Daffodil Day Cancer Council Australia Daffodil Day in 2010 is on Friday 27th of August.
It's a day for all of us to give hope for a brighter, cancer-free future for ourselves, and for those we love. Daffodil Day merchandise is on sale throughout August, and you can donate to Daffodil Day at anytime. National |
| 28 August | Cardiomyopathy Day The Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia -CMAA Cardiomyopathy Day will be held on Saturday August 28, 2010.
AGM for members held at 11.30am followed by a public seminar at 1.30pm at Sydney Hospital, Claffy Lecture Theatre Macquarie Street Sydney. For more information contact us on the following:
email info@cmaa.org.au
website.www.cmaa.org.au
Phone Message Bank on 1300 552 622. National |
| 29 August | Australia's Unity Walk for Parkinson's Parkinson's NSW & Parkinson's Victoria Parkinson's is proud to announce that this year Australia's Unity Walk for Parkinson's will take place SIMULTANEOUSLY on Sunday August 29 at Sydney Olympic Park and Melbourne's Federation Square. The walk supports the 80,000 Australians who have Parkinson's disease, the 2nd most common neurological disorder in Australia. NSW, VIC NSW: 02 9281 4190 VIC 1800 644 189 |
| 29 August | National Commemorative Tree Planting for Lung Cancer The Australian Lung Foundation To commemorate the 7,600 Australians who die from lung cancer each year - held in every capital city. National 07 3251 3636 07 3852 5487 PO Box 847 LUTWYCHE NSW 4030 |
| 29 August - 4 September Today | Legacy Week Legacy The annual Legacy Week appeal is a fundraising and awareness campaign and relies on the generosity of the Australian community to provide not only money but their time and interest. The funds raised from this year's Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide, with essential services such as, counselling, special housing, medical, advocacy and social support. Public support will also help Legacy nurture children's education, by contributing towards their school fees, books, uniforms, and recreational activities to aid their self development and confidence. Your contribution will also enable us to run Legacy Children's Camps, which provide important opportunities for children who are coping with the loss of a parent to socialise together and have support and encouragement. National (02) 9248 9000 Locked Bag 8 Queen Victoria Building SYDNEY NSW 1230 |
| 29 August - 5 September Today | Parkinson's Awareness Week Parkinson's Victoria Parkinson's Victoria is a not-for-profit, statewide specialist organisation that has been supporting people living with Parkinson's for more than 25 years. Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure. 25 Australians are diagnosed every day with approximately 80,000 Australians currently living with the condition. Our mission is to empower, inform and educate individuals, to reduce the impact of the condition on their lives, help them manage the symptoms of Parkinson's, and assist them in maintaining as full and as healthy a lifestyle as possible. We provide a range of information and support services to those diagnosed with the condition, as well as their families, carers, the general community and health care professionals.
This year's Awareness Week activities will kick start with Australia's Unity for Parkinson's on Sunday 30 August.www.unitywalk.com.au. For more information about Parkinson's Victoria activities for National Parkinson's Awareness Week contact Parkinson's Victoria or log onto www.parkinsonsvic.org.au"
VIC 1800 644 189 20 Kingston Road CHELTENHAM VIC 3792 |
| 30 August - 5 September Today |  National Literacy and Numeracy Week Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations National Literacy and Numeracy Week promotes the importance of literacy and numeracy, and celebrates schools making a difference in literacy and numeracy education.
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| 31 August |  International Overdose Awareness Day The Salvation Army Crisis Services Overdose Awareness Day is a commemorative day which acknowledges individual loss and family grief when loved ones have suffered overdose and are either permanently injured or have lost their life. The day also aims to raise awareness about overdoses from the use of both licit and illicit drugs. National |
| 31 August |  Doctors for Doctors Day Medecins Sans Frontieres Australia This annual day raises funds for the emergency medical work of Medecins Sans Frontieres by encouraging doctors to support their colleagues in the field, who practise medicine at the frontline in communities confronting disaster, epidemic, war and other crises National |
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| 1 September | Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Heart Foundation The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular disease. As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies on donations and gifts in wills to continue our lifesaving research, education and health promotion work. National |
| 1 September |  Wattle Day Wattle Day Association As the wattle blossoms gold to welcome in the Australian Spring, let us celebrate being Australian. We are extremely fortunate and have been blessed to be who we are and live where we are. National |
| 1 September | Gold Bow Day The Australian Thyroid Foundation Focusing on thyroid cancer and raising money to improve RAI treatment rooms in public hospitals, Australia wide National |
| 1-7 September Today |  Pain Awareness Week Chronic Pain Australia Chronic Pain is a surprisingly common phenomenon. It's been estimated that 3.2 million Australians or 1 in 5 people live and cope with daily chronic or persistent pain. Chronic Pain Australia understands Chronic Pain. We are a community-based advocacy and support organisation committed to helping people live with Chronic Pain. We're building a community network of people going through the experience of pain, whether directly, as a carer, or as a health professional. National |
| 1-30 September Today | Biodiversity Month The Department of the Environment and Heritage Biodiversity Month is held in September each year. The Department of the Environment and Heritage provides support throughout the year with a variety of resources for local groups promoting biodiversity.
National GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 1-30 September Today |  Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia National 1800 220 099 P.O.Box 1332 LANE COVE NSW 1595 |
| 1 September - 16 October Today |  Tiwest Night Stalk Perth Zoo Tiwest Night Stalk is a nation wide spotlight survey of native and feral animals. During the six weeks of Night Stalk, surveys are conducted around Australia by schools, community groups, other organisations, families and individuals. The surveys, which can be completed on any night between 1st September and 16th October, are designed to collect information about animal numbers and their distribution. This information is important and can be used by conservation agencies to assist with the management of Australian wildlife
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| 2 September | Krishna Janmashtami - Hindu International |
| 3 September Today |  Fight Cancer Foundation Footy Colours Day Fight Cancer Foundation Footy Colours Day is held on Friday 3 September and is the one day in September that you can fight cancer and change lives. Thousands of Australians unite and wear their favourite football team's colours - AFL - NRL - Rugby Union - Soccer, to help raise money for children living with cancer. So show your true colours in your workplace, school or club and make a difference to the lives of children fighting cancer, by participating in Footy Colours Day. Wear your football teams colours, guernseys, scarf, beanies and make a donation to Fight Cancer Foundation National |
| 3 September Today | National Flag Day Australian National Flag Day Association
Many cities and towns around Australia hold a special flag raising or other ceremony to mark 'Flag Day', but if this is not possible there are many other ways that the 108th "birthday" of our flag can be celebrated on Thursday 3 September this year, eg:
Some councils even make flag badges or flag stickers available so that residents can 'show the flag' all day on 3 September. A wealth of information about 'Flag Day', and about the unique story of the Australian flag, can be found at www.australianflag.org.au. Look under 'Flying the Flag' for ideas about celebrating 'Flag Day 3 Sep', and under 'Schools' for information about 'Preparing for Flag Day'. National |
| 5 September | Fathers Day |
| 5-11 September |  National Child Protection Week NAPCAN Foundation In Australia, a child is abused every 13 minutes. You can help prevent it. So, don't just stand there. Join the thousands of Australians who get involved in National Child Protection Week every year. National 02 9269 9200 Po Box K241 HAYMARKET NSW 1240 |
| 6-12 September |  Eczema Awareness Week Eczema Association of Australasia Inc's Raising awareness of the condition of eczema and of the Association as a source of help and support National |
| 6-12 September |  Landcare Week Landcare Australia Ltd Landcare Week is an initiative of Landcare Australia that aims to 'grow' the landcare movement by recruiting new volunteers and rewarding groups' hard work. Research conducted by Landcare Australia earlier this year shows that 40% of Australians are worried enough to want to volunteer on local environment projects. Landcare Week provides the perfect opportunity for existing groups to hold an event and get these people involved. National |
| 6-12 September |  Ovarian Cancer Research Week The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation ( OCRF) The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation ( www.ocrf.com.au ) fosters research into ovarian cancer - a disease that claims the life of one Australian woman every 10 hours. While ovarian cancer is identified with women, its repercussions affect all mankind. Without; at least one healthy ovary, a child will not be born.The Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation; which aims to develop and implement an early detection program; improve the mortality rate, management and long-term survival of women with ovarian cancer; gain fundamental understanding of the causes of ovarian cancer. National |
| 7 September | Threatened Species Day The Department of the Environment and Heritage National Threatened Species Day is held on 7 September each year to encourage the community to help conserve Australia's unique native fauna and flora. We can all take action to prevent further extinctions by restoring healthy numbers of endangered species and ecological communities in the wild. National 1800 803 772 |
| 7 September |  White Balloon Day Bravehearts White Balloon Day awareness campaign runs throughout Australia during National Child Protection Week.
In 1999, White Balloon Day prompted an unprecedented 514% increase in the number of child sexual assault disclosures. This phenomenal figure indicates that White Balloon Day does raise awareness and protects children against sexual assault in Australia. National |
| 7-12 September |  Spina Bifida Awareness Week Spina Bifida Foundation of Vic (inc) To raise awareness and funds of spina bifida and the importance of Folic Acid VIC |
| 8 September | International Literacy Day United Nations Literacy is a cause for celebration since there are now close to four billion literate people in the world. However, literacy for all - children, youth and adults - is still an unaccomplished goal and an ever moving target. National |
| 9-10 September | Rosh Hashanah -Jewish International |
| 10 September | Eid al Fitr - Islam International |
| 10 September |  World Suicide Prevention Day Suicide Prevention Australia World Suicide Prevention Day is about bringing together communities, researchers, practitioners and politicians, clinicians and those in government, individuals with lived experience and those bereaved by suicide, to demonstrate a commitment to reducing the incidence of suicide in Australia, to raise awareness of this significant national challenge and to share information about ways to effectively take action as individuals and a community. International 02 9568 3111 PO Box 729 LEICHHARDT ACT 2040 |
| 10 September |  Badge Day Epilepsy Centre 1 in 50 Australians have Epilepsy and it affects more people than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy and blindness….combined. After the headache, Epilepsy is the second most common condition to affect the brain and over 3.5 Million people worldwide develop it every year. National |
| 12 September |  Sustainable House Day ANZSES Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society. Sustainable House Day started in 2001 as an initiative of the Australia and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES). For 2010 we are looking for 250 homes to open their doors to the public for Sustainable House Day as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment. Homes will open for free, providing a fantastic opportunity for people seeking to make their own homes or rental properties greener. Sustainable House Day gives people the chance to get a real-life look inside houses that have been designed, built or fitted out with sustainability in mind and talk to owners, receiving unbiased advice.
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| 12 September | Paryushana - Jain International |
| 12-18 September |  Foster Care Week Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare The primary aim of Foster Care Week is to raise the profile of fostering in the wider community by promoting the great work done by existing substitute care services in both the Government and non-Government sectors. The week also creates an opportunity to focus on the secondary aim of increasing recruitment by highlighting the ongoing need for the recruitment of appropriate foster care families National |
| 13-19 September |  National Stroke Week National Stroke Foundation National Stroke Week 2010 will be held from 13-19 September and aims to raise awareness of stroke and the early warning signs of a stroke. Stroke is Australia's second single greatest killer, with over 60,000 strokes occurring every year. Get involved and hold an activity or display in your community to support the national campaign. More information is available, and a Stroke Week Pack can be ordered via the website in May. National 1800 787 653 (03) 9670 9300 L7, 461 Bourke St. MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 14 September |  Herbal Medicine Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) National Herbalist Association of Australia National Herbal Medicine Week aims to promote herbal medicine to the general public, to correct misinformation and myths surrounding herbal medicine, and to share our knowledge of the strength, potential and value of herbal medicine National |
| 15 September | International Day of Democracy United Nations The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, the national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. International |
| 15 September | Worldwide Lymphoma Day Lymphoma Coalition International |
| 15-25 September |  Dementia Awareness Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Alzheimer's Australia VIC To raise awareness of dementia around the theme "'Risk reduction and how you can Mind your Mind' to reduce the risk of dementia and other illness. VIC |
| 16 September | International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer United Nations This commemoration around the world offers an opportunity to focus attention and action at the global, regional and national levels on the protection of the ozone layer. All Member States are invited to devote this special day to promotion, at the national level, of concrete activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the Montreal Protocol and its Amendment. International |
| 17 September |  Light the Night (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Leukaemia Foundation This September, thousands of people will Light the Night at celebrations across Australia. You can help create a sea of glowing lights at this Australian-first event by lighting a balloon to remember, celebrate and give hope to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families here and now, the Leukaemia Foundation also gives hope for a brighter future by raising awareness of the impact of blood cancers in our community and funding the work of Australia's best researchers. National |
| 17 September | Australian Citizenship Day Australian Government The day is an opportunity for all of us to take pride in our citizenship and reflect on the meaning and importance of being Australian. The day is a chance for all of us to think about the changes that shaped our nation. We also reflect on the role we play in building Australia and shaping our future. We think about what unites us as Australians. This is a time to celebrate our democratic values and commitment to a fair go, equality and respect for each other. National |
| 17 September |  Buzz Day Diabetes Australia Diabetes Buzz Day is the annual merchandise day for Diabetes Australia. Through the month of September Bee merchandise will be for sale at selected Retail Outlet across the country culminating to the signature day on Friday the 17th September. On Diabetes Buzz Day hundreds of volunteers will hit the streets of many major cities banging the diabetes drum to spread the word and raise much needed funds for diabetes awareness, research, education programs and advocacy services. So make sure this September you buy a bee and help take the sting out of diabetes! National |
| 18 September | Yom Kippur - Jewish International |
| 19 September | Talk the Talk or Walk the Plank! (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Childhood Cancer Support Pirates throughout Australia will be talking the talk and walking the walk on Friday September 19th, international 'Talk Like A Pirate Day' in order to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Support. Individuals, newsagents, schools, businesses, and community groups around Australia assist with fundraising by organising their own fundraising pirate events, or by ordering Talk Like A Pirate Day merchandise produced by Childhood Cancer Support. To order merchandise or register for fundraising go to: www.TalkLikeAPirateDay.org or call CCS on 07 3252 4719. National 07 3252 4719. PO Box 295 RED HILL QLD 4059 |
| 19 September |  Clean up the World Day Clean up Australia Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and assist communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment" through carrying out initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects. Clean Up the World and its participating organisations mobilise an estimated 35 million volunteers from more than 100 countries annually. Clean Up the World participants organise and carry out activities and longer-term environmental projects throughout the year however the campaign culminates in the Clean Up the World Weekend in 3rd weekend of September International 1800 024 890 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 19 September | Wags @ Work Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) MuttSpace For thousands of years humans and dogs have shared a symbiotic relationship. Even before 7000 BC it is believed the earliest dogs cooperated with human hunter-gatherers, with both species sharing habitat and hunting the same prey. Humans and dogs found a common bond and relationship through working together. And this lengthy and loyal friendship is being celebrated on June 19 with Wags @ Work Day. International |
| 21 September | The United Nations' International Day of Peace The United Nations' The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
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| 27 September | http://www.un.org/observances/days.shtml United Nations International |
| 28 September | World Rabies Day United Nations International |
| 28-29 September | World Heart Day United Nations International |
| 29 September |  National Police Remembrance Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) The AUSPOL - Police Welfare Foundation The National Police Remembrance Day honours the memory of those police men and women who have given their lives in the service of the community. National |
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| 30 June - 1 October (date to be confirmed) |  Mental Health Month Mental Health Association NSW Mental Health Month is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in October each year and is coordinated by the Mental Health Association with funding by NSW Health. Its main aim is to promote social and emotional wellbeing to the population in NSW - encouraging people to maximise their health potential, enhancing the coping capacity of communities, families, individuals, and increasing mental health literacy. In 2010, the focus is on "Good friends help us bounce back", promoting the importance of building and maintaining good friendships in the building of our resilience. NSW (02) 9339 6008 |
| 31 August - 1 October | Community Safety Month Injury Control Council of WA (Inc) Community Safety Month is held in October each year and aims to promote awareness about a broad range of community safety issues, including personal safety, road safety, suicide prevention, emergency management, safety in public places, safe work practices and many more. Community Safety month is coordinated by the Injury Control Council in WA (ICCWA) and reminds us all that we all have a part to play in making our communities safer. Visit the community safety webpage at www.iccwa.org.au WA |
| 1 October | International Day of Older Persons United Nations International |
| 1 October |  Walk To Work Day Pedestrian Council of Australia Walk To Work Day is an event to promote regular walking and physical activity. It is an annual, national event in which the community can become involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. So, Unblock Some Arteries, Relieve the Congestion, put your Feet First on Walk to Work Day and Make Time to Walk Every Day. National (02) 9968-4555 Po Box 500 NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089 |
| 1-8 October |  RSPCA Awareness Week RSPCA A range of activities taking place across Australia this year - for example you can: check out our new pet adoption website or help us stop animal cruelty by purchasing a green awareness band. National 02 6282 8300 02 6282 8311 RSPCA Australia Inc PO Box 265 DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600 |
| 1-31 October |  Girls Night In Cancer Council Australia Getting the girls together for a girls' night has long been a female institution. As you would know a girls' night is a celebration, a time to share your feelings and dreams, a time to support and educate each other and most of all an escape from the everyday pressures of life. That's what is so great about The Cancer Council Australia's Girls Night In - this event is your opportunity to gather all your female friends, family, colleagues and neighbours for a night of fun that also helps raise money to conduct research into and provide support for breast and gynaecological cancers. National |
| 1-31 October |  Dogtober Assistance Dogs Australia Dogtober is a great way to get involved with Assistance Dogs Australia, have some fun, raise funds and wear a collar. Some ideas for fundrasing can be found on our webstie www.dogtober.org.au. National 1800 688 364 02 9548 3766 PO Box 455 ENGADINE NSW 2233 |
| 1-31 October |  Walktober VicHealth This event aims to get more primary school children walking to school. Although the benefits of walking are well known, today most children are driven to and from school. At VicHealth we want to get more children active from an early age so they develop healthy physical activity habits which continue throughout their lives! VIC |
| 1-31 October |  Get Walking Tasmania Week Premier's Activity Council Get Walking Tasmania is an initiative of the Premiers Physical Activity Council coordinated by the Heart Foundation. We encourage you to step out during October and organise or join one of the exciting walking events happening near you TAS |
| 1-31 October |  Wildlife Awareness Month Victoria's Wildlife October is WAM WILDLIFE AWARENESS MONTH
Every day hundreds of native animals are injured or killed in Victoria. It is a time for us to find ways in which we can better assist our wildlife to ensure our wild friends have a future.It's easy…You can help in many ways from simply reading a book and learning more or having a discussion with family and friends about our incredible, world renowned marsupials and birds to becoming Wildlife Volunteer. VIC |
| 2 October |  National Drowning Prevention, Awareness and Memorial Day Hannahs Foundation 2010 National Drowning Prevention and Awareness Memorial Day will again be held - This year at several locations throughout Australia. National (07) 5465 2000 P O Box 361 LAIDLEY QLD 4341 |
| 2 October |  World Farm Animals DayWORLD FARM ANIMALS DAY, observed on (or around) October 2nd, is a time dedicated to exposing, mourning, and memorializing the needless suffering and slaughter of the more than 55 billion cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, and other sentient land animals in the world's factory farms and slaughterhouses. It is a time for all to speak out against the atrocities and brutalization of animals raised for meat, eggs, and dairy. International |
| 2 October | International Day of Non-Violence United Nations International |
| 3-9 October |  Fire Prevention Week 2010 National Fire Protection Association This year's Fire Prevention Week will be observed October 3-9, 2010. International |
| 4 October |  World Animal DayWorld Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then it has grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and is widely celebrated in countries throughout the world. October 4 was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. International |
| 4 October |  Mental Health Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Mental Health Association Qld Aims to activate , educate and engage Queenslanders around mental health and related issues through the organisation of a huge variety of events by individuals and organisations across the state. The theme for Mental Health Week 2009 in Queensland will be released by end of March 2009 QLD Level 5; 50-56 Sanders Street UPPER MT GRAVATT QLD 4122 |
| 4 October | World Teachers Day United Nations World Teacher days falls on the first Monday of October each year International |
| 4-9 October | National Amputee Awareness Week Limbs 4 Life Limbs 4 Life will run a number of workshops (on the day) and give amputees the opportunity to see how prosthetics are made, discuss areas of health, nutrition and exercise and stage some social activities. See our website for further details. National |
| 5 October | World Habitat Day United Nations United Nations has designated the first Monday in October each year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right to adequate shelter for all. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. International |
| 5-10 October | World Space Week United Nations International |
| 7 October |  Stress Less Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) Stress Less Day is always celebrated on the Wednesday in Mental Health Week. Stress Less Day is an opportunity for community group and corporate organisations to 'stress less'previously group have had dress up days, BBQs or organised a sports activity. WA 2 Delhi Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 |
| 8 October | Happy Tails Day RSCPA Happy Tails Day is a celebration of the animals that make our lives better and is held in October each year.
It's easy to 'get behind' a great cause! Simply purchase merchandise from the exclusive Happy Tails Day range in September and October. With a new range each year, there's something for everyone.
All money raised from Happy Tails Day helps the RSPCA care for animals just like Rusty, the 2009 Happy Tails Day ambassador.
If you missed getting your paws on the latest Happy Tails Day merchandise make sure you check out the RSPCA Australia Online Shop before they're all sold out.
The next Happy Tails Day will be held on Friday 8 October 2010. If you would like to sell merchandise for the RSPCA next Happy Tails Day send us an email.
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| 9 October | World Post Day United Nations World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. The Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services National |
| 9-16 October | Sleep Awareness Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Sleep Disorders Australia National PO Box 303 ROSEVILLE NSW 2069 |
| 10 October | World Mental Health Day United Nations International |
| 10 October | Pet Adoption Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Petstock Visit Petstock and meet some loving pets in need of a new home. Local rescue groups will be showing available for adoption, as well as providing advice on responsible pet ownership and choosing the bet pet for your family. All pets come vet checked, vaccinated, warmed, micro chipped and de-sexed, ready for their new homes National |
| 10-16 October | Haemophilia Awareness Week Haemophilia Foundation Australia The week aims to raise awareness of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Events are organised in most states. National |
| 10-16 October |  National Nutrition Week- Falling in love with food Nutrition Australia Promoting health - National promotions are held throughout the week which aim at promoting health and nutrition throughout Australia. Events are listed in "whats on" on the Nutrition Australia website. A Nutrition Week kit is also available on the web from May to assist various groups to become involved! National |
| 11 October | Foot Health Week October (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Australian Podiatry Association (Vic) One in five people suffer significant foot pain, but do little about it
This year's FHW will centre on the outcomes of the North West Adelaide health study co-authored by Hylton Menz demonstrating that one in five people suffer significant foot pain, but do little about it.
National (03) 9286 1885 PO Box 248 COLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007 |
| 11-16 October | Down Syndrome Awareness Week Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Various activities and displays promoting community awareness of Down syndrome. VIC |
| 11-18 October | Week Without Violence YWCA Victoria Imagine a week without violence. Imagine women walking the streets at night without fear. Imagine police officers without guns. Imagine female genital mutilation, domestic violence and rape as faded memories of a long gone era. This is the vision of the global movement of YWCAs. This is what the YWCA Week Without Violence works to achieve. The YWCA Week Without Violence is an annual global campaign to stop violence in all its forms. Throughout the week activities focus on raising awareness, promoting attitude change and enabling individuals and organisations to begin positive actions towards ending violence in their communities. Be a part of bringing this vision to life. VIC |
| 11-18 October | Fire Action Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Victorian State Government Mr Brumby said the Victorian Government would work alongside local councils and communities to lead a week of activities to boost awareness and preparedness for the approaching bushfire season.
"This week is a call to action for all of us. No one can afford to be complacent," Mr Brumby said.
Mr Brumby said activities under consideration for Bushfire Action Week included:
1.CFA community fire guard meetings; 2.Development of individual, neighbourhood, street and/or community plans; 3.Education about triggers for leaving early (and a plan about where to leave to); 4.Identification of work required around individual or community properties; 5.Enhanced development of township protection plans in those areas where they will be piloted; 6. And clearing of vegetation from properties "The week will culminate in a Prepare to be Fire Ready Victoria Day, which will be just one action where individuals, community groups, streets and neighbourhoods can come together and make sure that they have their plans in place and have thought through the process of what action to take if fire is in their area." VIC 03 9651 5000 Office of the Premier 1 Treasury Place MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 12 October |  Reusable Nappy Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Australian Nappy Network Reusable Nappy Week(tm) is an Australian event designed to increase awareness of reusable nappy options for our modern times. This is the fourth annual week long celebration of reusable nappies. Displays, information sessions, gatherings and activities will be held around Australia, offering the chance to see a large selection of reusable nappy options, and talk to parents who use cloth on their children. National |
| 12 October | International Arthritis Day Arthritis Victoria Every year on October 12 people with arthritis from around the World join together to make their voices heard and raise awareness of arthritis, a disease that affects millions of individuals across the globe. International 1800 011 041 03 9530 0228 PO Box 130 CAULFIELD SOUTH VIC 3185 |
| 12 October | World Hunger Relief Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed)World Hunger Relief Week (WHRW), exists to raise awareness and much needed funds to help combat hunger world-wide. Timed to tie in with the UN's International Anti Poverty Day on 17 October, WHRW is an initiative of KFC and Pizza Hut stores to support the World Food Program (WFP), the United Nations (UN) food aid agency. The WFP works year round to improve the lives of the 850 million people in all corners of the globe who go to bed hungry each night. International |
| 13 October |  Ride2 Work Day Bicycle Victoria Ride to Work Day has become an established event on the annual workplace calendar. Whether you ' re a regular cycle-commuter or you ' re just thinking about having a go, now is the time to start planning for Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 13 October Victoria |
| 13 October | National Herpes Day The Australian Herpes Management Forum (AHMF) National Herpes Day was established by the Australian Herpes Management Forum in 2004 and is run each year on October 13 th to raise awareness of herpes viruses within the Australian community, to provide facts, to break down myths and to encourage people to visit their Doctor or health care provider to get screened. National c/- STIRC, Marian Villa, Westmead Hospital, WESTMEAD NSW 2145 |
| 13 October | International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction United Nations International |
| 14 October | World Spirometry Day The Australian Lung Foundation Raise awareness of lung health in the Australian community, including a program of free spirometry tests in every capital city. International 07 3251 3637 07 3852 5487 PO Box 847 LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 |
| 14 October |  World Sight Day Vision 20/20 Australia World Sight Day will seek to raise public awareness on low vision. Blindness and low vision is a critical issue in Australia , especially with an ageing population. World Sight Day is a global initiative providing an opportunity to raise the profile of the causes of blindness and vision impairment and the preventative measures. It takes place on the second Thursday in October every year. National +61 3 9656 2020 Level 2, 174 Queen Street MELBOURNE 3000 |
| 15 October | International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction United Nations International |
| 15 October | Global Handwashing Day 2010Global Handwashing Day 2009 will revolve around schools and children. On Global Handwashing Day, playgrounds, classrooms, community centers, and the public spaces of towns and cities will be awash with activity to drive handwashing behavior change on a scale never seen before, bringing the critical issue to center stage.
Global Handwashing Day will be the centerpiece of a week of activities that will mobilize millions of people in more than 70 countries across all five continents to wash their hands with soap. International |
| 15 October | International Day of Rural Women United Nations |
| 16 October | World Food Day United Nations International |
| 17 October | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty United Nations International |
| 17 October |  National Babies Day Bonnie Babes Foundation National Babies Day is about remembering the babies who passed away too soon and celebrating the lives of healthy babies across Australia. National Babies Day raises much needed funds to help decrease the loss of children every year in Australia and provide a better quality of life for babies born prematurely struggling for survival in intensive care. National (03) 9803 1800 (03) 9803 2699 PO Box 407 CANTERBURY VIC 3126 |
| 17 October | Dasera - Hindu International |
| 17-23 October |  Carers Week Carers Australia Carers Week is a national awareness week held during October each year right across Australia. The event was established to promote and raise awareness of the valuable role that carers play in our community and to generate discussion about carer issues. Carers Week also provides an opportunity for carers to come together, support one another and share ideas and information. National 1800 242 636 |
| 17-23 October |  Anti Poverty Week Anti Poverty Week The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to: strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments. National |
| 17-23 October |  National Water Week Australian Water Association National Water Week is a week-long event held in October across Australia each year. Coordinated by the Australian Water Association, National Water Week is the only event in Australia that provides a national focus for the achievement of improved water management and conservation. Anyone can get involved, with many organisations and communities running events across the country. Visit our website to find out how you can get involved. National |
| 18-24 October | Sock it to Suicide Week White Wreath Association Every year during the third full week of October is Sock it to Suicide week, we encourage everyone to wear bright coloured socks to their workplace, school, etc and donate a gold coin in support of the White Wreath Association National 1300 766 177 PO Box 1078 BROWNS PLAINS BC QLD 4118 |
| 22 October |  MS MoonWalk Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland MS MoonWalk is designed to encourage people of all ages and fitness levels to gather under an October full moon and enjoy a fun, and most importantly, safe 10km stroll around the Brisbane River, while helping to raise money for people living with MS.
STEP OUT FOR MS: The MS MoonWalk is a novel community fundraising initiative that raises funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Qld.
QLD 07 3840 0822 07 3840 0813 Locked Bag 370 COORPAROO DC QLD 4151 |
| 24 October |  World Polio Day Polio Network Victoria World Polio Day falls on 24th October . This is a day of reckoning of the scourge called Polio, of all the bitter memories it has left in its wake, and the many lives claimed by the disease. Yet, amidst the somber thoughts, the sweet taste of success brought by focused global strategies in significantly cutting the rate of disease, offers a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel. International 1300 704 456 1300 704 451 208 Wellington St COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066 |
| 24 October | World Development Information Day United Nations International |
| 24 October | United Nations Day United Nations International |
| 24 October | Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales We are inviting families, friends, professional marathon runners and social walkers to participate in Great Strides this year.
The Great Strides Walkathon follows the 7km Bay Run Route starting at Rodd Park in Drummoyne. This route is acclaimed as one of Sydney's most stunning waterside walks, is completely flat and even combines a cycle path for those people who want to complete the course on two wheels.
The Walkathon is a great way to get out and get active while raising much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
Once you've completed the walk, you can relax at Rodd Park, and enjoy the rest of your day with activities for the kids and a delicious sausage sizzle for lunch.
Get a team together and join in the fun while putting your best foot forward for cystic fibrosis.
NSW 02 9878 2075 02 9878 4890 51 Wicks Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 |
| 24-30 October | Disarmament Week United Nations International |
| 18-25 October |  Pink Ribbon Day The Cancer Council Pink ribbon Day raises funds in the fight against breast cancer. Money raised through donations and sale of merchandise in October assists in funding research, prevention and education, campaigns, support services & for those affected by this life threatening disease. Contact us to find out how you can help. National (02) 8063 4100 (02) 8063 4101 Level 1, 120 Chalmers St SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 |
| 25-30 October |  Safe Work Australia Week Department of Commerce Safe Work Australia Week is about preventing workplace incidents and managing injuries. Workplaces across Australia organise a range of activities and participate in events run by state government OSH organisations. National |
| 25-30 October | Occupational Therapy Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Occupational Therapy Australia The OT profession will be the focus in a week long national initiative which aims to promote and celebrate the important role occupational therapists play in the allied health sector.
OT AUSTRALIA is very excited to announce the theme for this years OT Week celebrations as 'OT: LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL'. The key message from the week is that occupational therapy enables people to live life to its fullest by enhancing their ability live better with injury, illness or disability. Occupational therapists can be the difference between existing and living life to the full and making the best of each moment in life. National |
| 25-31 October |  Children's Week Children's Week Council of Australia Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. Thousands of children and their families around the country are involved in activities and events during "The Week" through the participation of schools, Playgroups, kindergartens, cultural groups, libraries and community groups. National C/O 73 Wakefield Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
| 26 October | National Kidsafe Day Kidsafe WA National Kidsafe Day aims to increase awareness of unintentional childhood injuries and their prevention, as well as the valuable work of Kidsafe - the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, in public education, advocacy and research into the causes and prevention of unintentional childhood injury. National |
| 27 October | ATF Big Breakfast TNC The Australian Thyroid Foundation Focusing on the importance of iodine in the daily diet to support thyroid function. The main event is held in Martin Place - Sydney. The Australian public are encouraged to hold their own Big Breakfast to raise money to support the ATF work, Australia wide. National |
| 27-28 October | World Day for Audiovisual Heritage United Nations International |
| 29 October |  Injury Free Day Kids Foundation Injury Free Day is a national safety, awareness campaign that promotes the importance of injury prevention in the workplace and community. IF Day links businesses, schools and the general community in a day of action dedicated to safety. National 1300 734 733 PO Box 12 WENDOUREE VIC |
| 29 October |  National Bandanna Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) CanTeen National Bandanna Day is the annual fundraising and awareness day for CanTeen, the organisation for young people living with cancer. National |
| 30 October | World Teachers' DayWorld Teachers' Day started in 1994 to commemorate the joint 1966 signing of the International Labour Organisation/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Origination recommendation concerning the status of teachers. World Teachers' Day is now celebrated in over 100 countries and is dedicated to recognising "quality teachers for quality education". While international celebrations will occur on 5 October, in Australia, World Teachers' Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October. International |
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| 1 November |  World Vegan Day WVD Melbourne The core belief of WVD Melbourne is that it is a positive celebration of being vegan. It is a chance for vegans, those interested in the vegan way of life and all their friends to come together and enjoy themselves. International |
| 1 November | Samhain - Beltane * - Wicca Northern and Southern hemispheres International |
| 1-30 November |  Movember Movember Foundation Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.
Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1st) clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men's health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness for Movember's men's health partners - The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue - the national depression initiative. At the end of Movember, a series of Gala Partés are held to thank Mo Bros and Sistas for their support and fund raising efforts.
The idea for Movember came about in 2003 when a few mates were having a beer in a small bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Inspired by the women's health movement, it was recognized that men were lacking a way to engage and actively involve themselves in their own health. During a conversation about fashion and past trends, the idea came up to bring the moustache back for one month, and in doing so, have some fun, raise a small amount of money and hopefully encourage men to talk about their health with each other.
International 1300 GROW MO (1300 4769 66) within Australia Movember Foundation PO Box 292 VIC VIC 3181 |
| 1-30 November | Lung Health Awareness Month The Australian Lung Foundation To promote lung health and focus on the impact of lung disease in the Australian community National 07 3251 3632 07 3852 5487 PO Box 847 LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 |
| 1-30 November | Miracle Babies Foundation National Awareness Month Miracle Babies Foundation During November it is our aim to raise awareness and funds to support premature and sick newborns, their families and the Hospitals that care for them.
National 1300 MBABIES (1300 622 243) PO Box 95 MOOREBANK NSW 1875 |
| 5 November |  International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day (IVMD)Universally, people recognise the contribution of volunteers - in sport, health, emergency services, faith communities and the environmental lobby ...in fact volunteers are involved in just about every aspect of service delivery in all walks of life. However, volunteering does not succeed in a vacuum. Behind this army of volunteers lies an equally dedicated group of individuals and agencies who are responsible for the coordination, support, training, administration and recruitment of the world's volunteers - skilled professionals who are adept at taking singular passion and turning it into effective action. That is why we celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day every year on November 5. International |
| 5 November | Diwali - Hindu, Jain, Sikh International |
| 6 November | International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict United Nations International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (resolution 56/4). In taking this action, it considered that damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long after the period of conflict, often extending beyond the limits of national territories and the present generation International |
| 8 November |  SES Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) SES Week is a chance for communities around the state to see the Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) in action and learn about life as VICSES volunteer. Throughout the week, SES volunteers are showcasing the role of VICSES, with rescues and demonstrations throughout metropolitan Melbourne. VICSES is a volunteer based organisation with more than 5500 volunteers around the state who provide services to Victorians 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the lead agency when responding to floods, storms and earthquakes, and also operates the largest network of road rescues in Australia, responding to emergencies and working to ensure the safety of communities around Victoria. Vic |
| 8-14 November |  Recycling Week Planet Ark National Recycling Week aims to improve the positive environmental outcomes of recycling by increasing community awareness, increasing collection rates and reducing contamination. Local councils, businesses and community groups are encouraged to join in throughout the week. Call or check out Planet Ark's website for further information National 1300 733 712 |
| 10 November | World Science Day for Peace and Development United Nations International |
| 13 November - 31 December | Schoolies WeekEvery year between mid-November and mid-December, thousands of year 12 students head to holiday destinations around Australia to celebrate the end of school. National |
| 14 November |  World Diabetes Day Diabetes Australia World Diabetes Day, organized by the IDF in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. National 1300 136 588 GPO BOX 3156 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 14-20 November |  National Psychology Week Australian Psychological Society To celebrate National Psychology Week, psychologists throughout Australia will showcase how psychology can make a positive difference to the quality of people's lives. National |
| 15-21 November | Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Week Independence Australia (formerly known as ParaQuad Victoria) Raising awareness and prevention of spinal cord injury. It is held in the second week of November all around Australia. National 1300 704 456 208 Wellington Street COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066 |
| 16 November | International Day for Tolerance United Nations International |
| 16 November | Eid al Adha - Islam International |
| 17 November | World COPD Day The Australian Lung Foundation Catch your Breath Walk for COPD. National 07 3251 3636 07 3852 5487 PO Box 847 LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 |
| 19 November | World Toilet Day The World Toilet Organization November 19th is World Toilet Day - a day to celebrate the importance of sanitation and raise awareness for the 2.5 billion people (nearly half of the world's population) who don't have access to toilets and proper sanitation. By attending or organizing an event, you can help spread the word and break the silence about an embarrassing topic. International |
| 19 November | World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day United Nations International |
| 20 November | Africa Industrialization Day United Nations International |
| 20 November | Universal Children's Day United Nations Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world. International |
| 20-28 November |  Social Inclusion Week and the National Street Party created by Dr Jonathon Welch To celebrate and highlight the importance of Social Inclusion Week - join Dr Jonathon Welch and the entire Nation as we create Australia's first National Street Party weekend on November Sat Nov 20 - Sun Nov 28, 2010 - it will be held over 2 weekends this year to help facilitate National Street Party around the country, as State election in Victoria will be held Sat Nov 27, 2010. National |
| 21 November | World Television Day United Nations |
| 21 November | Guru Nanak birthday - Sikh International |
| 21 November | World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims United Nations International |
| 24 November |  World AIDS Awareness Week Victorian AIDS Council AIDS awareness week is held until world AIDS day (1 Dec). There are a full range of activities and fundraising events. International |
| 25 November | International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women United Nations International |
| 25 November |  White Ribbon Day White Ribbon Foundation (Australia) Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge not to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and children.
The White Ribbon Foundation of Australia aims to eliminate violence against women by promoting culture-change around the issue.
The major strategies to achieve this are a national media campaign as well as education & male leadership programmes aimed at men and boys around Australia.
All funds received by the White Ribbon Foundation will support the implementation of these strategies. International |
| 25 November |  Thankyou Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Research Australia The concept of "Thank You" provides an opportunity for the public to acknowledge the importance of health research in addressing illness and promoting health. It provides an opportunity to the research community to acknowledge the support of the public, government, industry and philanthropic sector in building a vibrant health and medical research sector in Australia that, in turn, generates major improvements in community health National |
| 25 November | Go Home On Time Day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) The Australia Institute Each year, Australians work more than 2 billion hours of unpaid overtime.
Around half of all employees work more hours than they are paid for. On average, a typical employee works 49 minutes of unpaid overtime per day. For full-time workers, the average daily amount of unpaid work takes more than one hour.
Overwork can have negative consequences for your physical and mental health, your relationships with loved ones and your sense of what is important in life.
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| 26 November |  Boardies day (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Surf Life Saving Foundation Boardies Day is an annual fundraising initiative of Surf Life Saving. We encourage all Australians to wear their boardshorts or other beach-themed attire to work or school and make a donation to help our volunteer surf lifesavers. National 1800 642 925 1800 782 020 Surf Life Saving Foundation PO Box 9950 IN YOUR CAPITAL CITY |
| 28 November |  Water Safety Week (Exact date awaiting to be confirmed) Aquatics & Recreation Victoria During this Week organisations across Victoria provide people of all ages the opportunity to participate in a range of water safety activities in a variety of environments.These activities aim to increase participants' awareness of water safety issues, develop their water safety skills and encourage them to 'Play it Safe by the Water'. VIC |
| 28-29 November | Buy Northing DayThe intent of the Buy Nothing Day movement has since its origins the early nineties been to provide a period of respite from the rigors of the consumption economy, which is the main thing that dominates the media and perhaps a few too many of our daily life choices and aspirations. A pause for reflection. That's it. Each of us who does it, will do it in our own way. That's the "I" in I(nterenational) Buy Nothing Day.
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| 28 November - 25 December | Buy Nothing ChristmasDreading the holiday season? The frantic rush and stress? The to-do lists and sales hype? The spiritless hours trapped in malls?
This year, why not gather together your loved ones and decide to do things differently? With the simplest of plans you can create a new rhythm, purpose and meaning for the holidays. Why not take the spirit of Buy Nothing Day and morph it into Buy Nothing Christmas?
With catastrophic climate change looming, we the rich one billion people on the planet have to consume less! And if that's too extreme for grandma and the kids, try for a Buy Less Christmas. And maybe a buy local, buy fairer, buy indie Christmas. Whatever you decide, 'tis the season to reclaim our year-end celebrations and make them our own again.
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| 29 November | R U OK? Day R U OK? R U OK?Day will be held on November 29th, 2009. It is an annual national day of action that aims to get Australians, right across the entire spectrum of society, connecting with friends and loved ones, by reaching out to anyone doing it tough and simply asking: "Are you ok?"
Why start a conversation? Research shows talking about suicide with someone at risk actually reduces the chances of them taking their life. It is the one thing we can all do to make a real difference. R U OK ?Day is about prevention, preventing little problems turning into big problems. So it is not just about asking those at immediate risk. National |
| 29 November | International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People United Nations International |
| 29 November - 5 December |  Australian Giving Week 2010 Our Community Australian Giving Week 2010 will take place around the country from Monday 29 November - Sunday 5 December 2010.
The aim of this annual event is to focus attention on the many ways that individuals, families, businesses, and groups can make a difference to the community in the lead-up to Christmas.
It's about helping people take some small, simple steps that open the way for a better supported, more inclusive, more vibrant community - not just during the Christmas period but all year long as well.
National 03 9320 6800 03 9326 6859 51 Stanley Street WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003 |
| December 2010 | |
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| 1 December | Red Ribbon Appeal ACON Sydney Wednesday 1 December 2010 is World AIDS Day. The Red Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV/AIDS awareness and is the original ribbon used to promote awareness and support of a worthy cause.
The money raised through the Red Ribbon Appeal is vital to the work of ACON as it helps us prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through education campaigns as well as to provide the services and facilities essential to the health and wellbeing of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS across NSW. National |
| 1 December | World AIDS Day Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing It is an appeal to all Australians to take personal responsibility in the fight to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Recent studies indicate that HIV infection rates in Australia are gradually increasing - highlighting the need to remind people that HIV/AIDS is a serious problem that continues to pose challenges in Australia, not just overseas.
The theme aims to send out the message that if people take personal responsibility, by being informed about how they can protect themselves and others. There is no reason why they can't enjoy life and at the same time, stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. International MDP 13 Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 1-8 December |  Coastcare Week Coastcare Coastcare Week occurs in the first week of December each year, and recognises the work done by the 60,000 Coastcare volunteers in over 2,000 groups across Australia. With over 85% of Australians living within 50km of our Coastline, Coastcare Week also highlights the environmental issues impacting on our coastal and marine environments. 02 9412 1040 Level 1, 6 Help St CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 |
| 2 December | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery United Nations International |
| 3 December | International Day of Persons with Disabilities United Nations Dignity and justice for all of us is the theme of this year's International Day for Persons with Disabilities, as well as for the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Dignity and justice for all persons are established universal principles. Since its inception, the United Nations has recognized that the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are the foundations of freedom, justice and peace in the world. International |
| 5 December | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development United Nations International |
| 5 December | International Volunteer Day Volunteering Australia December 5th was declared as International Volunteer Day (IVD) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. The first IVD was celebrated in l986 by dozens of countries world-wide. Activities ranged from clean-up campaigns and round table conferences to competitions and exhibitions. In Australia , IVD has been designated as a day for the recognition of volunteer involvement, a day in which organisations can thank their volunteer staff. International |
| 7 December | International Civil Aviation Day United Nations The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States, and of the role of ICAO in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport. International |
| 9 December | International Anti-Corruption Day United Nations International |
| 10 December | Human Rights Day United Nations International |
| 11 December | International Mountain Day United Nations International Mountain Day is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world's mountains and highlands International |
| 18 December | International Migrants Day United Nations Organizations are invited to observe International Migrants Day through the dissemination of information on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants, and through the sharing of experiences and the design of actions to ensure their protection. International |
| 19 December | United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation United Nations International |
| 20 December | International Human Solidarity Day United Nations International Human Solidarity Day was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2005 as an initiative in the fight against poverty. International |
| 25 December | Christmas - ChristianTips on Christmas Giving, please visit www.givingweek.com.au |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
| 26-31 December |  Festive Recycling 2010/2011 Planet Ark There are lots of simple things you can do to have a fun and green festive season - and some of them will even save you time, energy or money. Between Christmas, New Year and Australia Day Australians produce more recycling than any other time of the year. Which is why Planet Ark and Australia Post are encouraging everyone to have a clean and green festive period. National Level 2, 15-17 Young St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
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| 1 January 2011 | New Years Day |
| 1 January 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Gantan-sai (New Years) - Shinto International |
| 7 January 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian International |
| 7 January 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian International |
| 26 January 2011 | Australia Day National Australia Day Council On Australia Day we celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.
National 02 6120 0600 02 6273 6277 Old Parliament House, King George Terrace PARKES ACT 2600 |
| 27 January 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust United Nations International |
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| 1 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Heart Kids National Awareness Month particular emphasis on Feb 14th HeartKids Australia National Awareness Month in February - focussing around Valentine's Day. Drop into your local Big W outlet to purchase your HeartKids stickers during February. You will be assisting over 40,000 children who are treated annually for childhood heart disease being the great cause of child hood death of children under age 5. One in 100 kids are born with heart disease - that is six babies every day across Australia. You can do something special for your valentine in 2009 and help some special children's hearts grow stronger. National PO Box 204 WAHROONGA NSW 2076 |
| 1 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Salt Awareness Week The Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) Salt Awareness Week will be from the 1-7 February 2010, with the theme "Salt and Your Health", with an aim to raise awareness that a high salt diet can not only lead to high blood pressure, but to osteoporosis, obesity, stomach cancer, kidney stones, and stroke. National |
| 1 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Ovarian Cancer Australia's Teal Ribbon Day Ovarian Cancer Australia February is Ovarian Cancer Australia's Awareness Month, which includes a range of events, community activities and media campaigns around Australia to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Stay tuned for more information on our February 2010 activities. National 1300 660 334 PO Box 1401 Darling LPO DARLING VIC 3145 |
| 2 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Wetlands Day Ramsar World Wetlands Day marks the date of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. WWD was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and made an encouraging beginning. Each year, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the community have taken advantage of the opportunity to undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of wetland values and benefits in general and the Ramsar Convention in particular. International |
| 3 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Setsubun Sai - Shinto International |
| 4 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Cancer Day The Cancer Council Australia February 4 is World Cancer Day - acknowledging the increasing impact of cancer on people around the world and efforts to improve cancer prevention, treatment and care. International |
| 12 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Women Leading Change Day WA |
| 14 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Chinese New Year - Confucian/Daoist/Buddhist International |
| 14 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Condom Day Family Planning Tasmania The campaign is planned to deliberately coincide with Valentines Day, with the slogan 'Say it with flowers...and a condom'. National |
| 14 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Sexual Health Awareness Week SHine SA Sex is something that is not often publicly discussed, although it is a part of our everyday lives; on television, in magazines, on billboards, on the Web. The images we see promote sexuality, but don't teach us how to be responsible for our sexual health. Sexual health awareness is not just about preventing diseases, it's also about open communication and acceptance of individual differences, resulting in realistic expectations and an understanding of sexuality and relationships.
Sexual Health Awareness Week aims to broaden people's understanding of sexual health and relationships, raising awareness of sexual health issues in South Australia. SA |
| 14 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Duchenne Awareness Week Parent Project Australia Inc Every year the week surrounding Valentine's Day is International Duchenne Awareness Week, because "The Heart is a Muscle Too". Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the number one life-limiting disorder of childhood globally. The gene for Duchenne was isolated in 1986 and the specific biochemical defect for this, the most common of the muscular dystrophies, was identified in 1987. Each year around the world, nearly 20,000 children, mostly boys, are born with the disorder.
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| 14 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) |  Tatts & Tiaras Day The Abused Child Trust The Abused Child Trust is a Queensland-based charitable organisation that works with families to help keep children safe. Just buy and wear one of the specially designed tattoos, tiara or bracelets. Money raised from the sale of merchandise provides vital funds for health, counseling and education services that help break the cycle of child abuse and neglect.
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| 16 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | UnitingCare Pancake Day UnitingCare UnitingCare Pancake Day will be officially celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, 16 February 2010, although we invite you to host a fundraising event anywhere in the month of February.
Each year thousands of people register to hold events in their homes, schools, churches, businesses and community groups. They cook and sell pancakes to raise funds for UnitingCare's work with people in need. It is a campaign that encourages local people to help local people, so where possible, money raised in a certain area will be used by a UnitingCare agency in that area. All money raised within a State or Territory will only benefit UnitingCare services within that State or Territory.
Funds raised help UnitingCare provide services to older Australians, children, young people and families, Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, the poor and disadvantaged, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and older Australians in urban, rural and remote communities.
National Free Call 1800 060 543 GPO BOX 9961, in your capital city |
| 18 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Asperger's Day Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (Qld) The inaugural International Asperger Day on 18th February 2010. The syndrome has been named after Dr Hans Asperger whose work has been recognised world wide. International |
| 20 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) Australian Organ Donor Register Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) was the largest public awareness campaign in Australia associated with organ and tissue donation for transplantation. National |
| 20 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Day of Social Justice United Nations International |
| 21 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Mother Language Day United Nations International |
| 26 February 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National ' Sunnies ' for Sight Day International Centre for Eyecare Education Globally, 185 million people are blind or vision impaired simply because they don't have glasses! Register your school or workplace to participate in National Sunnies for Sight Day today and you will help give sight to people in the developing world. All donations go towards supporting the work of ICEE in Australia and around the world National 1300 66 42 33 |
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| 1 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Muscular Dystrophy WA Awareness Month Muscular Dystrophy Association of Western Australia Inc This month is devoted to raising awareness about various muscular dystrophies. National (08) 9382 2700 4 th Floor, A Block QEII Medical Centre, Verdun Street NEDLANDS WA 6009 |
| 1 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Sea Week Marine Education Society of Australasia Australia's oceans also support rich biodiversity which we aim to explore in Seaweek 2010.
Seaweek in 2010 can:
Inspire and inform you about the significance and value of our marine and coastal environment. Initiate interest and actions for our marine and coastal environments. Introduce you to activities and events facilitated in some states, through our State Representatives. Provide you with educational resources available on the MESA website for your classroom based activities. Involve your school and community participation in marine studies and exploration. National |
| 2 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Business Clean Up Day Clean Up Australia Business Clean Up Day is specifically designed for Australian Businesses. Held every year on the Tuesday prior to Clean Up Australia Day, it's a great way for your business to help the environment. National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 5 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Schools Clean Up Day Clean Up Australia Schools Clean Up Day is specifically designed to allow students to participate in Clean Up Australia as part of a school activity. It's a great way for students of all ages to learn about how to reduce the impact of waste on our environment and make a real difference in their local community. National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 7 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia It's easy, fun and everyone can take part. Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site. So do your bit for the environment and get involved in the nation's largest community based National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 7 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia It's easy, fun and everyone can take part. Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site. So do your bit for the environment and get involved in the nation's largest community based National 1800 282 329. 02 9552 4468 Level 1, 18 Bridge Road, GLEBE NSW 2037 |
| 8 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Women's Day United Nations International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. International |
| 9 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Orthoptic Awareness Week "Vision for Life" Orthoptic Association of Australia Orthoptics is an allied health profession concerned with visual functions and eye movement disorders. Orthoptic treatment of certain conditions can relieve visual symptoms and enhance visual performance. Orthoptic vision screening can help save a child's sight. For further information regarding Orthoptics or ORTHOPTIC AWARENESS WEEK, please contact the OAA Office National 03 9521 9844 |
| 9 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Canberra Day ACT |
| 11 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Kidney Day ''Protect your kidneys: control diabetes'The purpose of this special global event is to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys - an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in keeping us alive and well - and to spread the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable. International (03) 9674 4300 |
| 11 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World's Greatest Shave Leukaemia Foundation The World's Greatest Shave encourages companies, individuals and groups to shave or colour their hair to show their support for leukaemia patients and to raise money to help continue supporting patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. 1800 500 088 1800 550 222 in your capital city |
| 13 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Coeliac Awareness Week The Coeliac Society of Australia Inc To increase the awareness of coeliac disease amongst the community National (02) 9487-5088 Suite 1 , 41-45 Pacific Highway WAITARA NSW 2077 |
| 13 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Naked Bike RideWNBR is on! It's time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create.
According to the United Nations, close to a million species of plants and animals could disappear from the face of the earth in the next 50 years as a result of greenhouse gasses being released primarily from motor vehicles.
Since 2004, cities across the world have experienced the joy of the world's largest naked event promoting cycling in the history of humanity.
You are invited to not only ride with us but also to help organize a WNBR event in the city of your choosing. More information. Visit our List of rides page for a list of participating cities.
What to wear? Do not fear! The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "As Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that? How dare is that? It's all up to you. You decide what you are comfortable with. No one is excluded or discriminated against based on levels of clothing, bodypaint, or anything else for that matter!
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| 14 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Celebrate our Cultural Diversity Week Victorian Multicultural Commission Between 14-21 March this year, Victoria will host a lively program of festivals and events highlighting our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. At these events Victorians of all ages, from all walks of life, come together to contribute to community harmony and to promote mutual understanding and respect. The Week also marks the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racism on 21 March and affirms our belief in the right for all Victorians to live without fear of racial and religious discrimination. Vic |
| 14 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Multiple Birth Awareness Week Australian multiple Birth Association Raising awareness of the needs of multiple birth families in the Australian community National |
| 14 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | 'Run for the Kids' Herald Sun/CityLink Run Herald Sun / CityLink Run for the Kids will see people run or walk set courses - all people participating in this event play a part in raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Vic |
| 15 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Waterworks Week "Drink Smarter - Drink Water Continence Advisory Service of WA The aim of Waterworks Week is to raise awareness of the important role that water plays in improving bladder and bowel health. People are encouraged to challenge themselves to make drinking water their first choice and see if they feel better for it.For a tally sheet to keep track of your progress or to register your workplace for the challenge contact Sheila, our Health Promotion Officer. WA |
| 15 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | A Taste of Harmony The Scanlon Foundation A Taste of Harmony is about recognising and celebrating the rich cultural diversity that exists in Australian workplaces. And what better way to do it than through food! A Taste of Harmony is an inaugural event supported by The Scanlon Foundation, which will take place during the week of 15 March - 21 March 2010. The week coincides with National Harmony Day, which is held on 21 March. The vision is for all workplaces - big or small - to participate by gathering colleagues together over a delicious lunch made up of foods from different lands, either at their workplace or at a participating restaurant. Vic |
| 15 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Wound Awareness Week Australian Wound Management Association Wound Awareness Week is a national campaign designed to raise public and professional awareness of:
The AWMA (Australian Wound Management Association) and the State/Territory associations 1. contemporary issues and approaches to wound management 2. best practice in wound management 3. what dressing technologies can do or help with 4. where the public can go to get help National |
| 17 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Ride2School Day Bicycle Victoria We ' re inviting schools to take part in the inaugural Ride2School Day. Organising such an event provides a great opportunity for student leaders to practice their skills. It ' s also a great way for schools to get involved with their community by linking with local bike shops, Victoria Police and members of their wider community. Vic Level 10 / 446 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 18 March 2011 | National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence The Australia Goverment TBC National |
| 19 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Youth Tobacco Free Day OxyGen National Youth Tobacco Free Day is all about celebrating how you and others can be tobacco free! Whether it ' s helping your friend to quit or quitting yourself. National 03 9663 7777 |
| 20 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Earth HourIn 2010, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you're from, but instead, what planet you're from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2010, and this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
Saturday, March 27, 8:30-9:30pm International |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Glaucoma Day Glaucoma Australia Glaucoma is a worldwide epidemiological challenge affecting approximately four percent of the global population with an estimated 50 percent of glaucoma cases remaining undiagnosed. Research shows that in 2010, an estimated 60.5 million people globally will be living with either angle closure glaucoma or primary open angle glaucoma. World Glaucoma Day offers an opportunity to educate patients with glaucoma and those at risk for the disease by raising awareness and providing helpful tips about the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. National |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination United Nations International |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Naw Ruz (New Year) - Baha'i International |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination United Nations National |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Harmony Day Department of Immigration and Citizenship Harmony Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society, re-commit ourselves to harmony and say "no" to racial intolerance. Victoria |
| 21 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Forestry DayWorld Forestry Day is celebrated around the world on 21 March, the day of the autumn equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. This day commemorates the contribution and value of forests and forestry to the community National |
| 22 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Water Day United Nations If we take up the challenge, the positive impact will reverberate far beyond better access to clean water. Every dollar invested in water and sanitation yields an estimated seven dollars worth of productive activity. And that comes on top of the immeasurable gains in cutting poverty, improving health and raising living standards. World Water Day offers a chance to spotlight these issues, but this year let us go beyond raising awareness - let us press for action to make a measurable difference in people's lives." International |
| 22 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Playgroup Week Playgroup Australia Playgroup Australia invites your playgroup to join the 4th annual World's Biggest Playgroup in National Playgroup Week. National Playgroup Week is the ideal time for families with children under school-age to find out more about playgroup. It's also the perfect time for 8000+ playgroups around the country to celebrate being a special part of their community, and course, great fun for adults and kids alike. National |
| 23 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Meteorological Day World Meteorological Organisation Each year, on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization, its 188 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day around a chosen theme. This Day commemorates the entry into force, on that date in 1950, of the WMO Convention creating the Organization. Subsequently, in 1951, WMO was designated a specialized agency of the United Nations System.
This year, the theme is "60 years of service for your safety and well-being". International + 41(0) 22 730 81 11 7bis, avenue de la Paix, Case postale 2300, CH-1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland |
| 24 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Tuberculosis Day Australian Respiratory Council The Stop TB Partnership, called the Stop TB Initiative at the time of its inception, was established in 1998. Its aim is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB. It comprises a network of international organizations, countries, donors from the public and private sectors, governmental and nongovernmental organizations and individuals that have expressed an interest in working together to achieve this goal.
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| 25 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade United Nations International |
| 25 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Close The Gap Day Oxfam National Close the Gap Day is on Thursday 25 March this year. The day gives people the opportunity to show their support for closing the 17-year life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians national |
| 28 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Neighbour Day Neighbour Day Neighbour Day is Australia's annual celebration of community held on the last Sunday in March every year. It brings together the people next door, across the street or on the next farm for a beer, a barbie or just a cuppa. Founded in Melbourne in 2003 its aim is to encourage closer, friendlier relationships between neighbours and to strengthen communities. Activities range from council-run and sponsored festivals and events through to street parties and front lawn bbqs between neighbours. Participation is free. National 3 The Avenue PETERSHAM NSW 2049 |
| 29 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Arthritis Awareness Week Arthritis Victoria Arthritis Awareness Week aims to support and inspire those with arthritis to positively manage their condition and to raise awareness of arthritis in the wider community VIC 1800 011 041 03 9530 0228 263 Kooyong Road ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185 |
| 29 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Buy a Butterfly Month Hear and Say Centre for deaf children and their families You can help deaf children to have the same chances in life as hearing children by participating in the Butterfly Appeal. The funds you raise will make it possible for Hear and Say to teach deaf children to hear, listen and speak so they can attend normal schools and have the same chances as hearing children for a mainstream education, work of their choice, and to enjoy life in the hearing world. QLD |
| 29 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Mahavir Jayanti - Jain International |
| 30 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Magha Puja Day - Buddhist International |
| 30 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Pesach (Passover) First two days - Jewish International |
| 31 March 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Batten Disease Awareness Day Australian Chapter of Batten Disease Support and Research Association Help Find a Cure and Bowl Out Battens 9 Norton Avenue KILLARNEY VALE NSW |
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| 1 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | The Great Australian Bite Diabetes Australia Each year in April, thousands of Australians take part in the Great Australian Bite. They do so, by getting together with friends, family or work colleagues to share a 'bite' to eat and make a donation to help the fight against diabetes. The 'bite' itself can be anything from a coffee break at work to a picnic in the park or perhaps a BBQ at home - the choice is yours. All funds raised from the Great Australian Bite will go towards diabetes awareness, research, education programs and advocacy services. NSW, WA |
| 1 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) |  National Smile Day The Humour Foundation Smile Day is an opportunity for the community to have fun, smile and play, while raising funds to support Clown Doctors, helping them to deliver doses of fun and laughter to sick kids in hospitals around Australia . National 02 8978 4500 or 1300 486 687 02 9982 8208 Unit 6, 17-19 Mooramba Rd DEE WHY NSW 2099 |
| 1 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | April FALLS Day Falls Prevention Network National |
| 2 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Autism Awareness Day United Nations International |
| 2 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Good (Holy) Friday - All Christians International |
| 3 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Heart Week Heart Foundation Week aims to raise community awareness of cardiovascular disease through various activities. National |
| 3 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Pillow Flight DayOn Saturday April 3rd 2010, there will be massive pillow fights in cities around the world! Use this site to locate the nearest one. If you would like to learn how to organize a pillow fight, read the howto guide. Organizers, add your event! Check out the list of cities that participated in 2008 and 2009. Learn more about the urban playground movement.
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| 4 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Easter - All Christians International |
| 4 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action United Nations International |
| 5 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Be alarmed! Change your smoke alarm batteryWorking smoke alarms provide vital early warning in the event of a fire. When people are asleep, they can't smell smoke. Smoke alarms are essential to wake people if a fire breaks out; they give occupants early warning and time to evacuate safely. National |
| 5 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Easter Monday |
| 5 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Pesach (Passover) final two days * - Jewish International |
| 7 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Health Day United Nations International |
| 10 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | National Youth Week - Make a Move National Youth Week is a joint Australian Government, State, Territory and Local Government initiative National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest single celebration of young people on the Australian calendar. NYW aims to encourage all young Australians aged 12-25 to celebrate their youth, recognise the contributions they make to their communities and provide an opportunity for young Australians to voice concerns or issues relevant to them. National |
| 11 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Parkinson's Day Parkinson's Victoria Parkinson's Victoria is a not-for-profit, statewide specialist organisation that has been supporting people living with Parkinson's for more than 25 years.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure. 25 Australians are diagnosed every day with approximately 80,000 Australians currently living with the condition.
Our mission is to empower, inform and educate individuals, to reduce the impact of the condition on their lives, help them manage the symptoms of Parkinson's, and assist them in maintaining as full and as healthy a lifestyle as possible.
We provide a range of information and support services to those diagnosed with the condition, as well as their families, carers, the general community and health care professionals.
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| 14 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Baisakhi - Sikh International |
| 15 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Creativity & Innovation WeekWorld Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 - 21 each year its's a celebration of our ability to get new ideas, use imagination and make new decisions to make the world a better place and to make your place in the world better too.
Do what you can, do what you like. There's only one rule: do no harm. International |
| 17 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Haemophilia Day Haemophilia Foundation Australia On this day we recognise Haemophilia internationally. International |
| 18 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Heritage DayWorld Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public's awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability. International |
| 18-24 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Playground Safety Week Kidsafe WA Playground Safety Week aims to promote the prevention of fall related injuries to children while encouraging children to stay active but safe during play. In 2010 Kidsafe WA is also hosting the "Kidsafe Playground Conference - The Nature of Play" during Playground Safety Week on the 19th & 20th of April WA |
| 22 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Earth Day Earth Day Network Earth Day Network was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. We pursue our mission through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer activism campaigns. Our campaign and programs are predicated on the belief that an educated, energized population will take action to secure a healthy future for itself and its children. Earth Day Network has a global reach with a network of more than 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world International |
| 23 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Book and Copyright Day United Nations International |
| 25 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Anzac Day |
| 25 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Malaria Day Roll Back Malaria Partnership World Malaria Day is an opportunity for malaria-free countries to learn about the devastating consequences of the disease and for new donors to join a global partnership against malaria. It is an occasion for research and academia institutions to flag their scientific advances to both experts and the general public. It is chance for countries in affected regions to learn from each other's experiences and back each other efforts. It is an opportunity for international partners, companies and foundations to showcase their results and reflect together on how to scale up what has been proven to work. International |
| 26 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO] United Nations International |
| 26 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Global Action Week on Education United Nations International |
| 28 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Day for Safety and Health At Work International Labor Organization (ILO) The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work is supported by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and focuses international attention on promoting and creating a safe and healthy culture in the workplace. International |
| 28 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | International Guide Dog Day Guide Dogs Victoria International Guide Dog Day, held this year on Wednesday, 28 April and celebrated all over Australia, is day where we can highlight the important role that Guide Dogs play in helping blind and vision impaired Victorian's achieve safe and independent travel.
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| 29 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Pay it Forward DayThere is tremendous power and positive energy in giving - it is a shame that not enough people have experienced it to the fullest. Pay It Forward Day is about all people, from all walks of life giving to someone else and making a positive difference. At last count there were more than 15 countries around the world participating in the day including Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, England, Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany.
International (612) 9540 5150 |
| 30 April 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Dress Differently Day Autism Queensland During May each year we have Dress Differently Day … because people with autism see the world differently. Dress differently for the day to show your support of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and make a donation to Autism Queensland . Get your workplace or child's school involved and make a day of it! QLD |
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| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Jelly Baby Month The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) celebrate Jelly Baby Month throughout the month of May. Look out for jelly baby themed merchandise in stores and help fund important research to find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Australia has one of the highest rates of type 1 diabetes in the world, with more than 140,000 children and adults suffering from the disease. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented and as yet there is no cure. Jelly babies are the JDRF mascot as they can literally be a lifesaver for people with type 1 diabetes. Jelly babies are often eaten by people with the disease as a quick source of sugar when their blood sugar level falls critically low.
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| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Department of Communities Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual awareness raising campaign initiated by the Queensland State Government in 1992. During May, organisations and individuals throughout Queensland organise a wide range of community events and activities aimed at encouraging community intolerance, and a reduction in the incidence of domestic and family violence. QLD |
| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Starlight Day Starlight Children's Foundation Starlight Day is the one time each year that people right across Australia dig deep and donate to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Whether you are a business executive, a group of students or a soccer mum, you can help Starlight give more seriously ill children what they need - a reason to smile. National 1300 727 827 |
| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | World Homoeopathy Awareness Week Australian Homoeopathyic Association Every year members of the AHA throughout Australia join with homœopaths worldwide to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeligopathy, born on April 10, 1755
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| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) |  1-31 May Run a Barefoot Party Oaktree Foundation This May, lose your shoes and throw a Barefoot Party to raise money for The Oaktree Foundation and help fight world poverty.
Barefoot Parties can be anything from a casual BBQ with a couple of friends, to a big-ticket event run by your uni club; from a formal dinner, to a marathon guitar hero night.
The only rules:
By running a Barefoot Party for Oaktree you'll be raising money for our overseas projects that provide young people and their communities with the opportunities, education and skills to help break the poverty cycle. National |
| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Neurofibromatosis Association of Australia Inc The aim of Neurofibromatosis Month is to provide information to the community and to healthcare and educational professionals, so that they will better understand what Neurofibromatosis (NF) is. This will enable them to accept and provide support to those affected by NF. Special events will be organized. For details or other information, check the NFAA website. National |
| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) |  Can Assist Celebrity Longest Lunch Can Assist: Cancer Assistance Network The annual Celebrity Longest Lunch brings together Celebrities and Sydney's best restaurants to raise much needed funds to support families affected by cancer. On Friday 1st May, 20 Celebrities will be hosting lunches in some of Sydney's top restaurants, who will donate 10% of their takings over lunch. You can dine with the Celebrity of your choice and make a difference at the same time. Longest Lunch events are being held in 20 towns around NSW and individuals are encouraged to host a lunch in their own home, workplace, school or community group. All funds raised will support rural families affected by cancer through direct financial assistance, care and accommodation. Eat lunch to help others! |
| 1 May 2011 (date to be confirmed) | Beltane - Samhain * - Wicca Northern and Southern hemispheres International |
| 1 May 2011 | PKU Awareness Da PKU Association of NSW Inc. PKU Awareness Day is the 1st May. PKU is short for Phenylketonuria. It is a metabolic condition that 1 in 10 000 babies in NSW are born with every year. It is not very well known and so every year we try to raise awareness. www.pkunsw.org.au
Our theme is Wear Blue for PKU.
NSW 28 Griffiths St ERMINGTON NSW 2115 |
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