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 2009 | |
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| 1 January |
New Years Day |
| 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 |
| 27 January |
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust United Nations
International
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| February 2009 | |
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| 1-28 February |
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 |
| 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
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| 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
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| 9-15 February |
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.
International
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| 14 February |
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.
QLD
Donate online to The Abused Child Trust
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| 16-22 February |
Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) TBC Australian Organ Donor Register
Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week (AODAW) is the largest public awareness campaign in Australia associated with organ and tissue donation for transplantation.2009AODAW aims to raise donation rates in Australia by focusing on the pressing need for organ and tissue donation, encouraging families to discuss their wishes, highlighting the success of organ transplantation in Australia and promoting the registration of consent on to the Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR).
National
Donate online to Australian Organ Donor Register
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| 18 February |
International Asperger's Day Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (Qld)
The inaugural International Asperger Day on 18th February 2009. The syndrome has been named after Dr Hans Asperger whose work has been recognised world wide.
International
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| 20 February |
World Day of Social Justice United Nations
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| 21 February |
International Mother Language Day United Nations
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| 24 December 2008 - 24 February 2009 |
UnitingCare Pancake Day UnitingCare
UnitingCare Pancake Day will be officially celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 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
Donate online to UnitingCare
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| 24 February |
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 |
| 25 February |
Ovarian Cancer Australia's Teal Ribbon Day Ovarian Cancer Australia
in the TEAL TEAM, by wearing a teal ribbon for Ovarian Cancer Australia's Teal Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25th February 2009.
February is Ovarian Cancer Australia's Awareness Month campaign. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. We need your assistance to achieve this important goal.
Ovarian Cancer Australia'a TEAL TEAM is a national concerted effort of raising awareness and the profile of ovarian cancer in Australia. It may be as simple as wearing a teal ribbon, forwarding/including information out to your network or you may wish to be more actively involved.
We are inviting every one, including politicians and media personalities in Australia to join Ovarian Cancer Australia's TEAL TEAM by wearing a teal ribbon on Wednesday 25th February.
National
1300 660 334
PO Box 1401
Darling LPO DARLING VIC 3145 |
| 27 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
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| 27 February |
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 |
| March 2009 | |
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| 1 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 |
| 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 |
| 2-8 March |
Sea Week Marine Education Society of Australasia
The Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences and other key stakeholder groups will work together to develop and deliver an awareness raising campaign focusing on marine bycatch in wild fisheries.
National
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| 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
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| 8-16 March |
Multiple Birth Awareness Week Australian multiple Birth Association
raising awareness of the needs of multiple birth families in the Australian community
National
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| 9-13 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
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| 12 March |
World Kidney Day ‘'Keep the Pressure Down'
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. The 2009 campaign highlights the importance of high blood pressure as one of the key symptoms and causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
International
(03) 9674 4300
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| 12-14 March |
World's Greatest Shave to Care and Cure 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.
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| 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 |
| 15-21 March |
Celebrate our Cultural Diversity Week Victorian Multicultural Commission
Between 15-21 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
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| 15-22 March |
Seniors Week A.C.T. 2009 Council on Ageing (ACT)
ACT
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| 15-22 March |
Seniors Week N.S.W. 2009 NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
NSW
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| 15-23 March |
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
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| 16-22 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 16 March - 22 March 2009. 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
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| 17 March |
World Naked Bike Ride
WNBR 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!
International
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| 21 March |
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination United Nations
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| 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
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| 21 March |
World Forestry Day Queensland Government
World 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
Qld
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| 22 March |
World Water Day
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
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| 22-28 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
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| 23 March |
World Meteorological Day
World Meteorological Day has been celebrated around the world on 23 March every year since the first World Meteorological Day in 1961.
International
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| 24 March |
World Tuberculosis Day Australian Respiratory Council
International
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| 25 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
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| 25 March |
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade United Nations
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| 27 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
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| 28 March |
Earth Hour
In 2009, 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 2009, 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 28, 8:30-9:30pm
International
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| 28 March - 5 April |
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
Donate online to Conservation Council of WA
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| 28 March - 5 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
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| 29 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 - 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 Donate online to Arthritis Victoria
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| 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 Donate online to Australian Chapter of Batten Disease Support and Research Association
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| 31 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
Donate online to Hear and Say Centre for deaf children and their families
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| April 2009 | |
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| 1 April |
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 |
| 1-30 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.
National
1300 136 588 (NSW, SA, WA, VIC Only), 02 9552 9908 (All other states)
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| 2 April |
World Autism Awareness Day United Nations
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| 2 April |
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
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| 3-9 April |
Osteopathy Awareness Week Australian Osteopathic Association
We aim to develop the awareness of both the public and other health professionals, through various promotional strategies, about Osteopathy, the benefits and outcomes of treatment and the education and training undertaken by Osteopaths
National
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| 3-9 April |
Heart Week Heart Foundation
Week aims to raise community awareness of cardiovascular disease through various activities.
National
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| 4 April |
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action United Nations
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| 5 April |
'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
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| 5 April |
Change Your Clock Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery MFB
The end of daylight saving marks the start of the winter months, traditionally a high-risk time for household fires. While it is now law that every household must have a smoke alarm installed, many are not in working order because batteries have been removed or have gone flat, or a lack of maintenance has resulted in malfunction. MFB research found nearly 20% of Victorian households had not replaced their smoke alarm battery in the last 12 months. Remember, Change Your Clock Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery!
VIC
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| 7 April |
World Health Day United Nations
International
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| 10 April |
Good Friday |
| 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
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| 13 April |
Easter Monday |
| 17 April |
World Haemophilia Day Haemophilia Foundation Australia
On this day we recognise Haemophilia internationally.
National
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| 17 April |
Wish Day Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia
Wish Day, the Foundation ' s major fundraising and awareness day is all about helping make more dreams come true - " Dream, Hope, Wish".... On Wish Day, we encourage people to share the power of a wish in their workplace, home, school or local community by buying Wish Day merchandise, hosting fundraising events (eg. Casual Clothes Days, Dare To Wear Days, etc), making a donation and/or corporate volunteering.
National
1800 947437 (WISHES)
03 9426 0799
PO Box 5006
BURNLEY VIC 3121 Donate online to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia
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| 18 April |
World Heritage Day
World 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
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| 19-25 April |
National Playground Safety Week National
University of Northern Iowa
CEDAR FALLS 50614-0618 |
| 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
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| 23 April |
World Book and Copyright Day United Nations
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| 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
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| 27 April - 3 May |
World Homœopathy Awareness Week Australian Homœopathic 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 homœopathy, born on April 10, 1755
International
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| 28 April |
World Day for Safety and Health At Work TBC Australian Government
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.
National
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| 29 April |
Pay it Forward Day
There 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.
So why Pay it Forward?
International
(612) 9540 5150
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| 30 April |
International Guide Dog Day Guide Dogs Victoria
The aim of International Guide Dog Day, on Wednesday, 30 April is to help create more awareness in the community about the important role Guide Dogs play in helping blind and vision impaired Victorian ' s achieve safe and independent travel.
National
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| May 2009 | |
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| 1 May |
Starlight Day Starlight Childen'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
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| 1 May |
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!
Donate online to Can Assist: Cancer Assistance Network
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| 1-31 May |
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
Donate online to Oaktree Foundation
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| 1-31 May |
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Week 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
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| 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/State
National
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| 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
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| 3 May |
World Press Freedom Day United National
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
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| 3-9 May |
International Composting Awareness Week facilitated by the Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprises (CORE).
Compost is important to everyone, and can add value to all of our lives. It can assist to improve the quality and sustainability of our foods, help to reduce the water needs of our gardens, help us suppress noxious weeds in our gardens, enhance important native ecosystems and it can reduce the effects of climate change through the absorption of carbon in our soils. As a reflection of the growth of the event in Australia, the theme for Composting Week 2009 in Australia is Compost to Combat Climate Change
National
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| 3-9 May |
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week Tourette Syndrome Association of Vic.
The aim of Awareness Week is to spread knowledge of what Tourettes is, as well as ask for understanding and acceptance in the community and to undo the social stigma created by misinformation
National
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| 3-9 May |
Privacy Awareness Week Office of the Privacy Commissioner ( Australia )
Privacy Awareness Week in 2009 will be held in May for the first time. 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
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| 4-5 May |
National MND Awareness Week MND Association of Australia
Each State/Territory Association will be organising special events. Contact the MND Association in your State or Territory for more details
NSW
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| 4-10 May |
National Mothering Week 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
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| 4-10 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 |
| 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
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| 5 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 |
| 6 May |
International No Diet Day TBC Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc.
international No Diet Day is a day that encourages people to accept, enjoy and look after their bodies without diets which in the long term often do not work and do nothing for self-esteem.
National
1300 550 236
1513 High Street
GLEN IRIS VIC 3146 Donate online to Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc.
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| 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
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| 8-9 May |
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War United Nations
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| 10 May |
World Lupus Day Lupus Association of NSW Inc
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
Donate online to Lupus Association of NSW Inc
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| 10 May |
Mothers Day |
| 10 May |
Mothers Day Classic
The Mothers Day Classic is a national walk or run that raises money for breast cancer research, being held on Mothers Day, Sunday 10th of May 2009. Make a difference by simply walking, running or sponsoring a participant, to help raise vital funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
National
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| 10-16 May |
National Epilepsy Awareness Week Epilepsy Action
Call for information about upcoming seminars, activities and outreach services
National
1300 EPILEPSY (37 45 37)
PO Box 9878
in your Capital City |
| 11-17 May |
Diversional Therapy Awareness Week Diversional Therapy Association of NSW
Diversional Therapy Awareness Week aims to promote the profession of Diversional Therapy to other health professionals and organisations, students and client groups and raise awareness of Diversional therapy in healthcare
National (see indivi
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| 11-17 May |
Law Week - Law and your Community
Law Week is an annual event that aims to promote public understanding of the law and its role in our society, as well as raising awareness within the community about how to access legal services and advice
National
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| 11-17 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 |
| 12 May |
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth
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| 12-19 May |
ME/CFS Awareness Week ME/CFS Australia (Victoria)
International ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Week aims to advance community understanding of the complex medical condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome.
Awareness Week will highlight 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/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
National
03 9888 8991
03 9888 8981
21-23 Livingstone Close
BURWOOD VIC 3125 |
| 13 May |
National Neighbourhood House Day National Link of Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres
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
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| 15 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
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| 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
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| 15 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
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| 15 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 15 May- for more information please visit www.pilch.org.au
Vic
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| 16-24 May |
Museum and Gallery Week WA Museums Australia WA (Inc)
A week of activities, special events, exhibitions, demonstrations celebrating the treasures in our public galleries, museums and collections
WA
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| 17 April - 17 May |
International Day Against Homophobia
he 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.
International
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| 17 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! T 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
Donate online to RSCPA
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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
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| 17-23 May |
Support Allergic Friends Everywhere Week Anaphylaxis Australia
National
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| 17-24 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
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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 |
| 18-22 May |
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Office for Problem Gambling , Department for Families and Communities (South Australia)
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an annual event, held in May, with the focus to raise awareness of the risks and harms associated with gambling and the services available to help those affected by problem gambling. RGAW provides opportunities for sector development through the gambling help sector and industry working together and coordinating local events across South Australia.
SA
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| 18-24 May |
World Hepatitis Day and 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 18 - Sunday May 24. 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 continuing throughout the week in Australia.
International
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| 18-24 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
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| 18-24 May |
Give it up Mr Rudd - SwearStop 2009 Schizophrenia Research Institute
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is being urged to give up swearing to raise money for schizophrenia research, following a slip of the tongue on national television.
The Schizophrenia Research Institute has put out the challenge as part of its inaugural "SwearStop" campaign to raise money for research into treatments for Australia's third leading cause of disability in young people.
National
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| 20-27 May |
Schizophrenia Awareness Week TBC Mental Illness Fellowship Australia
Schizophrenia Awareness Week aims to advance knowledge of schizophrenia in the community and break down the fear and ignorance that often surround it.
National
(08) 8221 5159
PO Box 844
Marleston MARLESTON SA 5033 |
| 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
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| 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
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| 24-30 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
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| 24-30 May |
Macular Degeneration Awareness Week Macular Degeneration Foundation
Promoting awareness of Macular Degeneration, Australia 's leading cause of blindness. Will focus on who is at risk, diet and lifestyle factors, treatment options and management of the disease.
National
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| 25-31 May |
National Palliative Care Week TBC Palliative Care Australia
International
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| 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
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| 26 May - 3 June |
Reconciliation Week TBC 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 Donate online to Reconciliation Australia
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| 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
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| 29 May |
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
Donate online to Autism Queensland
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| 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
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| 31 May - 6 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
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| June 2009 | |
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| 1-6 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
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| 1-7 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
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| 1-7 June |
Gold Week 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
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| 2 June |
International Whores Day Scarlet Alliance
International
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| 3 June |
Mabo Day
Mabo 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
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| 4 June |
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression United Nations
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| 5 June |
National Change Your Password Day Australian Government Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
June 5th marks the start of National e-Security Awareness Week with Change Your Password day. It's a great idea, and Telstra is proud to be partnering the Federal Govt in it. So go on, lift a finger to give yourself better protection.
National
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| 5-12 June |
National E-security Awareness Week 2009 Australian Government Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
The annual National E-security Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of e-security among Australians.
The Week, being held from 5-12 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 in metropolitan, remote and regional areas to help Australians understand e-security risks.
Five simple tips being promoted throughout the Week will help Australians use the internet in a secure and confident manner:
National
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| 7-13 June |
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week Bowel Cancer & Digestive Research Institute Australia
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week is designed to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the life of one Australian every two hours. Bowel cancer is the most common cancer in Australia to affect both men and women and is Australia ' s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. The Week has a positive message - saving lives through early detection - as bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers if detected early. The campaign encourages Australians experiencing symptoms or who are at a higher risk of developing the disease to consult their doctor and not ' die of embarrassment ' .
National
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| 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
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| 8-12 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 |
| 10 June |
Red Apple Day Bowel Cancer & Digestive Research Institute Australia
On Red Apple Day Australians are encouraged to help raise funds for vital research and public awareness campaigns through the purchase of an apple pin.
National
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| 14-20 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 |
| 15-19 June |
Crohns & Colitis Awareness Week Crohn's and Colitis Australia™ (CCA)
National
1800 138 029
462 Burwood Rd
HAWTHORN VIC 3122 Donate online to Crohn's and Colitis Australia™ (CCA)
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| 15-21 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
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| 16-22 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
National
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.
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| 19 June |
Childhood Hero Day TBC 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 |
| 19-29 June |
Healthy High 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
Donate online to United Nations
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| 20 June |
Badge Day TBC 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.
SA
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| 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
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| 21-27 June |
Drug Action Week 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
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| 26 June |
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking United Nations
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| 26 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
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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
Donate online to Positive Women
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| July 2009 | |
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| 4 July Today |
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
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| 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
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| 5-12 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
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| 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
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| 12-18 July |
Diabetes 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
ACT 2601 Donate online to Diabetes Australia
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| 19 July |
MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride MS Australia - QLD
The MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride, Queensland 's largest charity bike ride with distances to suit every rider and all levels of fitness! Ride for fun, ride for fitness or ride to beat your personal best. Compete as a team or as an individual and win fantastic prizes. Your fundraising will help support people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Brisbane
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| 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
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| 24 July |
Stress Down Day Lifeline Australia
On 24 July, 2009 , 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
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| 26 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
Donate online to The Stepfamily Association of Victoria
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| 28 July - 3 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
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| 31 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
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| 31 July |
National Premmie Day Lifes Little Treasures
It's a national day to celebrate our "Little Aussie Battlers", Our premature babies & children as well as remember those special babies who did not survive their journey.
National
Lifes Little Treasures Inc
PO Box476 CHADSTONE CENTRE RP VIC 3148 |
| August 2009 | |
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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.
National
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| 2-8 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 and practices
National
( 08) 9443 0211
PO Box 61
MOUNT LAWLEY WA 6929 |
| 2-8 August |
Continence Foundation of Australia Continence Foundation of Australia
The Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body for continence management, promotion and advocacy. Continence issues affect nearly 20% of all Australians and this website contains information and resources for people with incontinence, their carers and health professionals.
National
03 9347 2522
293 Royal Parade
PARKVILLE VIC 3052 |
| 2-8 August |
National Healthy Bones Week Dairy Australia and Osteoporosis Australia
National Healthy Bones Week has been a national joint initiative between Dairy Australia and Osteoporosis Australia for the past 15 years, highlighting the important role of dairy in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and prevention of osteoporosis.
National
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| 2-8 August |
Anxiety Disorders Week Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria
Awareness week for OC D and Anxiety Disorders. Events will include seminars, support and social activities and promotional activities
VIC
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| 3 August |
Homeless Persons Week (HPW): Homelessness Australia
Homeless Persons Week (HPW): aimed at raising awareness of the plight of homeless Australians.
National
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| 3-9 August |
Missing Persons Week August Australian Federal Police
National Missing Persons Week is being held from 3 to 9 August 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
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| 3-9 August |
Infant Massage Week Infant Massage Australia
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
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| 7 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
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| 9 August |
International Day of the World's Indigenous People United Nations
International
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| 12 August |
International Youth Day United Nations
International
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| 16-22 August |
National Glaucoma Week Glaucoma Australia
National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the 'silent' eye disease - glaucoma, and to encourage all Australians, once they reach the age of 40, to undertake a comprehensive eye check every two years. Glaucoma has no early symptoms; it cannot be self-detected however, it can be treated if caught early enough. The awareness week highlights the dangers of undetected and untreated glaucoma.
National
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| 16-22 August |
National Science Week TBC 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 |
| 21-22 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
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| 22-28 August |
Children ' s Book Week - Book Safari Children's Book Council Of Australia
Each state and territory branch organises a variety of activities to celebrate Book Week.
National
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| 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
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| 23-29 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 Donate online to Deafness Forum of Australia
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| 23-29 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 |
| 24-30 August |
Keep Australia Beautiful Week: Save the World, Start at Home 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
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| 26 August |
National Meals on Wheels Day ‘Celebrity Chef and we’re everywhere’ Australian Meals on Wheels Association
Raising the profile of Meals on Wheels across Australia
National
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| 28 August |
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is the largest national fundraising event for cancer research, education and patient support in the Southern Hemisphere. The Daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all affected by cancer. Merchandise can be purchased throughout August at supporting outlets and sites around Australia . Visit the website for instructions on how to volunteer and order merchandise.
National
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| 30 August - 4 September |
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 |
| 30 August - 5 September |
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. Further details to be advised. VIC
1800 644 189
20 Kingston Road
CHELTENHAM VIC 3792 |
| 31 August |
International Overdose Awareness Day The Salvation Army Crisis Services
International Overdose Awareness Day is a commemorative day which acknowledges individual loss and family grief when loved ones have suffered and overdose and are either permanently injured or have lost their life.
National
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| 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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| 31 August - 6 September |
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.
National
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| 1 September |
Wattle Day 2009 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
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| 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
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| 1-7 September |
National Asthma Week TBC The Asthma Foundation's of Australia
Activities organised to promote awareness of asthma to the general community - and highlight ways to help people manage asthma. Each state/ territory Foundation organizes individual events.
National
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| 1-7 September |
Ovarian Cancer Research Week TBC 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
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| 1-7 September |
Pain Awareness Week TBC 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
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| 1-7 September |
Landcare Week Landcare
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
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| 1-8 September |
Adult Learners' Week TBC Adult Learning Australia
Australia's only national celebration and promotion of all forms of adult learning.
National
1300 303 212
GPO Box 260
CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 1-8 September |
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
National
(08) 9474 0497
PO Box 489
SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 |
| 1-30 September |
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
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| 1-30 September |
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month TBC Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
National
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| 1-30 September |
Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal 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
1800 55 22 55
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| 1-30 September |
Save the Koala Month Australian Koala Foundation
Every September is Save the Koala Month, but did you know you can fundraise any time of the year? See the details below to order your FREE FUNDRAISING KIT, or place an order for fundraising merchandise
National
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| 4-5 September |
Fight Cancer Foundation Footy Colours Day Fight Cancer Foundation
Footy Colours Day is held on Friday 4 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
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| 5 September |
Cardiomyopathy Day The Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia -CMAA
The national volunteer-run support network for those suffering from the various forms of cardiomyopathy (a lesser-know heart muscle disease affecting an estimated 100,000 people Australia-wide), and their families - is celebrating this awareness day, Australia-wide, but with special emphasis this year in Brisbane. Cardiomyopathy Day for 2009 is Saturday September 5 2009. It will be celebrated with our AGM which will be held at Toowong Library Meeting Rooms, Toowong Shopping Centre Brisbane at 1.15pm. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments served following the meeting
National
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| 6 September |
Fathers Day |
| 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
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| 7-13 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
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| 7-13 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 9211 0224
Suite 604, Level 6
46-56 Kippax Street SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 |
| 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
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| 8 September |
Learn @ Work Day TBC Adult Learning Australia (national co-ordination)
A national celebration and promotion of the value and potential of learning in the workplace.
National
1300 303 212
GPO Box 260
CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 8 September |
White Balloon Day Bravehearts
White Balloon Day awareness campaign runs throughout Australia during National Child Protection Week. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the annual White Balloon Day campaign.
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
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| 10 September |
Suicide Prevention Australia 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 |
National Gynaecological Awareness Day GAIN Inc (Gynaecological Awareness Information Network)
It could be your mother, your grandmother, your daughter, sister, cousin, aunt or friend - it's very likely that someone close to you has been affected by a gynaecological condition, whether it is vulva cancer, endometriosis, cervical cancer or polycystic ovaries. National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to encourage the breaking down of social taboos surrounding gynaecological issues and promote open and frank discussion about issues affecting gynaecological conditions.
National
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| 12-13 September |
Sustainable House Day ANZSES Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society.
As part of the 8th annual Sustainable House Day, homes across the country will open so others can learn and experience the benefits of all aspects of sustainable living. And what’s more, these houses appear normal on the outside…so it’s only when stepping inside that the learning begins!Over the years Sustainable House Day has been showing people the benefits of energy efficiency in their homes, we have seen a dramatic increase in interest. People now realise they need to reduce their energy, water and waste needs in their home…but are confused on where to start
National
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| 14-20 September |
Foster Care Week TBC 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
Donate online to Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
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| 14-20 September |
Herbal Medicine Week 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
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| 14-20 September |
National Stroke Week National Stroke Foundation
During National Stroke Week we are raising awareness of stroke and encouraging all Australians to act FAST and call 000 immediately if they see the signs of stroke. Getting to hospital quickly can save lives and reduce disability. Start thinking now about your FAST Stroke Week activity.
National
(03) 9670 1000
(03) 9670 9300
L7, 461 Bourke St.
MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 15 September |
International Day of Democracy United Nationals
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
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| 16 September |
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer United Nationals
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
Donate online to United Nationals
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| 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
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| 17-18 September |
Light the Night TBC 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
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| 18 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 18th September 2009. 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
1300 136 588 (NSW, SA, WA, VIC Only), 02 9552 9918 (All other states.
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| 19 September |
Talk the Talk or Walk the Plank! 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.
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| 19-20 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 |
| 20-26 September |
Dementia Awareness Week TBC Alzheimer's Australia
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.
National
Donate online to Alzheimer's Australia
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| 29 June - 29 September |
National Police Remembrance Day 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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| 1 October |
International Day of Older Persons United Nations
International
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| 1 October |
World Architecture Day TBC The Royal Australian Institute of Architects and Australian Architecture Association
World Architecture Day and World Habitat Day A day designed for the people of Sydney to enjoy architecture - everything is FREE including: talks, tours, kids activities, exhibitions, magazines, all centred at Customs House, Circular Quay.
International
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| 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
Donate online to RSPCA
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| 1-31 October |
Girls Night In The 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
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| 1 October - 30 November |
Get Walking Tasmania Week Premier's Activity Council
Get Walking Tasmania is under going some exciting changes and this year we will be encouraging people to walk during the month of October. This extended timeframe allows for more events and opportunities for the Tasmanian public to participate in a variety of walking events. So mark your diary and start thinking about the event that you will hold during October for Get Walking Tasmania! TAS
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| 2 October |
World Farm Animals Day
WORLD 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
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| 2 October |
International Day of Non-Violence United Nations
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| 2 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 |
| 4 October |
World Animal Day
World 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
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| 4-10 October |
Mental Health Week 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 |
| 4-11 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
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| 5 October |
World Teachers Day United Nations
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| 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
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| 7 October |
Stress Less Day Mental Health Association Qld
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.
QLD
Level 5; 50-56 Sanders Street
UPPER MT GRAVATT QLD 4122 |
| 8 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 VICTORIA 3000 |
| 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
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| 10 October |
World Mental Health Day United Nations
International
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| 11-17 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
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| 11-17 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
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| 11-18 October |
Down Syndrome Awareness Week Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
Various activities and displays promoting community awareness of Down syndrome.
VIC
03 9486 9600
219 Napier St
FITZROY VIC 3065 Donate online to Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
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| 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 Donate online to Arthritis Victoria
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| 12-18 October |
World Hunger Relief Week TBC
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
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| 12-18 October |
National Nutrition Week- Falling in love with food Nutrition Australia
Promoting health - National promotions are held throughout the week, aimed at promoting health and nutrition throughout the week. 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
Donate online to Nutrition Australia
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| 12-18 October |
Reusable Nappy Week™ TBC Australian Nappy Network
ReusableNappy Week™ is an Australian event designed to increase awareness of reusable nappy options for our modern times. This is the third annual week long celebration of reusable nappies. Displays, information sessions, gatherings and activities will be held in cities all over Australia, giving you the chance to see a large selection of modern variations on reusable nappy options, and talk to parents who use cloth on their children.
National
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| 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 |
| 14 October |
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction United Nations
International
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| 14 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 14 October
Victoria
Level 10 / 446 Collins Street,
MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| 15 October |
Women's World Summit Foundation WWSF World Rural Women ' s Day (WRWD)
World Rural Women's Day was launched by several international NGOs during the 4th UN World Conference on Women in Beijing 1995 and a worldwide empowerment and educational campaign is annually organized since1997 by the Women's World Summit Foundation WWSF. Celebrations and events take place in more than 100 countries around the world.
National
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| 16 October |
National Babies Day Bonnie Babes Foundation
Go Ga-Ga is a celebratory idea which runs over an 8 week period and culminates in October with ‘National Babies Day'. Traditionally, this has been Bonnie Babes biggest and most important fund raising event. The Go Ga-Ga campaign theme has featured many people, from all walks of life, some famous and some not, all with a dummy in their mouths.
National
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| 16 October |
World Food Day United Nations
International
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| 17 October |
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty United Nations
International
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| 18-24 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
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| 19-25 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 |
| 19-25 October |
National Water Week http://www.savewater.com.au/
National Water Week is an annual event held in October across Australia, hosted by each state and territory. It involves the community in protecting and conserving our precious water resources. Find out how you can get involved in keeping Water for Life!
National
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| 20 October |
World Osteoporosis Day TBC International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)
World Osteoporosis Day raises public awareness about osteoporosis
International
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| 22 October |
Walktober TBC 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
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| 23 October |
Injury Free Day TBC 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
(03) 53 396 970
PO Box 12
WENDOUREE VIC |
| 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
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| 24 October |
World Development Information Day United Nations
International
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| 24 October |
United Nations Day United Nations
International
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| 25-31 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
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| 26 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 |
| 26-31 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 |
| 27 October |
ATF Big Breakfast 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
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| 30 October |
World Teachers' Day
World 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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| 30 October |
National Bandanna Day CanTeen
National Bandanna Day is the annual fundraising and awareness day for CanTeen, the organisation for young people living with cancer.
National
Donate online to CanTeen
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| 30 October |
MS MoonWalk TBC MS Australia - QLD
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 MS Australia - QLD.
QLD
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| November 2009 | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| 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.
National
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| 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
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| 8-16 November |
SES Week TBC 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
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| 15 October - 9 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
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| 9-15 November |
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Independence Australia (formerly known as ParaQuad Victoria)
Raising awareness and prevention of spinal cord injury
VIC
03 94180415
208 Wellington Street
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066 |
| 9-15 November |
National Psychology Week TBC Australian Psychological Society
National Psychology Week aims to reinforce the message that there are times when we all need to talk to someone.
National
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| 14 November |
World Diabetes Day Diabetes Australia * Vic
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
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| 14-30 November |
Schoolies Week
Every 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
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| 16 November |
International Day for Tolerance United Nations
International
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| 20 November |
Africa Industrialization Day United Nations
International
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| 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
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| 21 November |
World Television Day United Nations
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| 21 November |
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims United Nations
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is celebrated every third Sunday in November
International
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| 23-29 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 28 & 29, 2009, where every Australian will be encouraged to move out of their home, office and comfort zone and get to know those people who live, work and inhabit the same spaces in an effort to help us as a Nation to really care about the people we live and work amongst
National
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| 24-28 November |
Assistance Dogs Australia Awareness Week TBC Assistance Dogs Australia
Assistance Dogs Australia was established as a non-profit organisation in 1996 with a commitment to enhance the quality of life for people with physical disabilities Assistance Dogs Australia obtains, trains and maintains dogs in community settings to assist people with their disabilities, to give them more confidence and to help them achieve a greater level of independence.
National
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| 24 November - 1 December |
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
Donate online to Victorian AIDS Council
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| 25 November |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women United Nations
International
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| 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.
International
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| 27 November |
Boardies day Surf Lifesaving Foundation the fundraising arm of SLSA.
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
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| 28 November - 6 December |
Water Safety Week 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
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| 29 November |
Thankyou Day TBC 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
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| 29 November |
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People United Nations
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| 30 November - 6 December |
Australian Giving Week www.ourcommunity.com.au with the support of Westpac Bank.
This week is designed to inspire individuals, families, groups and workplaces looking for ways to make a difference in the community in the lead-up to Christmas. Find out how you can buy, volunteer, attend, join, donate and support in a way that helps to build your local community.
National
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| December 2009 | |
|---|---|
| 1 December |
World AIDS Day 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
Donate online to Victorian AIDS Council
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| 1-7 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
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| 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
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| 3-9 December |
Parliament of the World's Religions Council for the Parliament of the World's Religions
First held in Chicago in 1893, the Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together the world’s religious and spiritual communities, their leaders and their followers to a gathering where peace, diversity and sustainability are discussed and explored in the context of interreligious understanding and cooperation. Its one of the world’s largest interreligious gathering.
International
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| 5 December |
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development United Nations
International
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| 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
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| 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
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| 9 December |
International Anti-Corruption Day United Nations
International
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| 10 December |
Human Rights Day United Nations
International
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| 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
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| 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
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| 19 December |
United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation United Nations
International
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| 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
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| 25 December |
Christmas Day
Tips on Christmas Giving, please visit www.givingweek.com.au
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| 26 December |
Boxing Day |
| 26-31 December |
Festive Recycling 2009/2010 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 |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 30 January - 9 April | 10 April - 27 April |
| Term 2 | 28 April - 3 July | 4 July - 19 July |
| Term 3 | 20 July- 25 September | 26 September - 11 October |
| Term 4 | 12 October - 18 December | 19 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 27 January - 9 April | 10 April - 27 April |
| Term 2 | 28 April - 10 July | 11 July - 26 July |
| Term 3 | 27 July - 2 October | 3 October - 18 October |
| Term 4 | 19 October - 18 December | 19 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 28 January - 3 April | 4 April - 13 April |
| Term 2 | 14 April - 19 June | 20 June - 20 July |
| Term 3 | 21 July - 25 September | 26 September - 4 October |
| Term 4 | 5 October - 11 October | 12 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 27 January - 13 April | 14 April - 19 April |
| Term 2 | 20 April - 26 June | 27 June - 12 July |
| Term 3 | 13 July - 18 September | 19 September - 4 October |
| Term 4 | 5 October - 11 December | 12 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 27 January - 9 April | 10 April - 26 April |
| Term 2 | 27 April - 3 July | 4 July - 19 July |
| Term 3 | 20 July - 25 September | 22 September - 11 October |
| Term 4 | 12 October - 11 December | 12 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 10 February - 29 May | 30 May - 14 June |
| Term 2 | 15 June - 4 September | 5 September - 20 September |
| Term 3 | 21 September - 17 December | 18 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 2 February - 3 April | 4 April - 19 April |
| Term 2 | 20 April - 26 June | 27 June - 12 July |
| Term 3 | 13 July - 18 September | 19 September - 4 October |
| Term 4 | 5 October - 18 December | 19 December - |
| Term Dates | Holidays Dates | |
| Term 1 | 2 February - 9 April | 10 April - 28 April |
| Term 2 | 29 April - 3 July | 4 July - 20 July |
| Term 3 | 21 July - 25 September | 26 September - 12 October |
| Term 4 | 13 October - 17 December | 18 December - |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Canberra Day | Monday 17 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Family & Community Day | Tuesday 3 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Bank Holiday (not a state - wide public holiday) | Monday 3 August |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| May Day | Monday 4 May |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Alice Springs Show Day | Friday 3 July |
| Darwin Show | Friday 24 July |
| Picnic Day | Monday 3 August |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Labour Day | Monday 4 May |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Royal Show (Brisbane Area only) | Wednesday 12 August |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Adelaide Cup | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday/ Volunteer's Day | Monday 8 June |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| Proclamation Day | Monday 28 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday 25 February |
| Eight Hour Day/ Labour Day | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 14April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 22 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Melbourne Cup (Melbourne Area Only) | Tuesday 3 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 2 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 11 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Foundation Day | Monday 1 June |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 28 September |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| 2009 - International Year of Astronomy |
| 2009 - International Year of Human Rights Learning |
| 2009 - International Year of Reconciliation |
| 2009 - International Year of Natural Fibres |
| 2010 - International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures |
| 2010 - International Year of Biodiversity |
| 2011 - International Year of Forests |
| 2001-2010 - International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World |
| 2001-2010 - Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism |
| 2001-2010 - Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in Africa |
| 2001-2010 - International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World |
| 2003-2012 - United Nations Literacy Decade |
| 2005-2014 - United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development |
| 2005-2014 - Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People |
| 2005-2014 - United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development |
| 2005-2015 - International Decade for Action, "Water for Life" |
| 2006-2016 - Decade of Recovery and Sustainable Development of the Affected Regions (third decade after the Chernobyl disaster) |
| 2008-2017 - Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty |
| 2010-2020 - United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification |
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DAY |
DATE |
FAITH |
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Chinese New Year |
26 January |
Confucian/ Daoist /Buddhist |
Naw Ruz (New Year) |
11 March |
Baha'i |
Pesach (Passover) |
15-16 April |
Jewish |
Good Friday |
10 April |
Christian |
Easter Monday |
12 April |
Christian |
Baisakhi |
14 April |
Sikh |
Buddha Day (Visakha Puja) |
9 May |
Buddhist |
Declaration of the Bah |
23 May |
Baha'i |
Ascension of Baha'u'llah |
29 May |
Baha'i |
Asalha Puja Day (Dharma Day) |
18 July |
Buddhist |
Krishna Janmashtami |
14 August |
Hindu |
Ramadan begins |
22 August |
Islam |
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) |
19-20 September |
Jewish |
Ramadan ends |
20 September |
Islam |
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Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) |
28 September |
Jewish |
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Dasera |
28 September |
Hindu |
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Diwali |
17 October |
Hindu |
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Eid -al- Adha |
27 November |
Islam |
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Christmas Day |
25 December |
Christian |
Please note the above only highlight a small number of interfaith days
For more information please visit the interfaith calendar on www.interfaithcalendar.org/2009.htm
| These days are significant days in Australia | |
|
Event |
Date 2009 |
|
New Year's Day |
1 January |
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Australia Day |
26 January |
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Valentines Day |
14 February |
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Shrove Tuesday |
24 February |
|
St Patrick's Day |
17 March |
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Anzac Day |
25 April |
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Queens Birthday |
8 June |
|
Mother's Day |
10 May |
|
Father's Day |
6 September |
| State | Next Election |
| FEDERAL |
Earliest possible date for next joint House/Senate election - Saturday 7 August 2010; Latest possible date for next joint House/Senate election - Saturday 16 April 2011. Earliest possible House election date - any Saturday 33 days after dissolution of House. Latest possible House election date - The Constitution (section 13) requires the election to be completed by 30 June each third year. Following polling day, the Australian Electoral Commission needs five weeks to allow for the receipt of postal votes; then distribution of preferences; followed by return of Writs. Saturday 16 April 2011 Earliest possible date for next Senate election - Saturday 7 August 2010 Latest possible date for next Senate election - * Saturday 21 May 2011 The Constitution (section 13) requires the election to be completed by 30 June each third year. Following polling day, the Australian Electoral Commission needs five weeks to allow for the receipt of postal votes; then distribution of preferences; followed by return of Writs |
| Australian Capital Territory | Fixed Date: 20 October 2012 unless this conflicts with a Federal election in which case it would be held on the first Saturday of December i.e. 1 December, 2012. If an extraordinary election has been held in the 6 months before the day the ordinary election is scheduled for, the ordinary election is not held. |
| New South Wales | Fixed Date: 26 March 2011 |
| Northern Territory |
The current situation re the next Northern Territory parliamentary elections is as follows:
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Queensland |
The Queensland Election has been called for 21 March 2009. |
| South Australia | Fixed Date: Saturday 20 March 2010 |
| Tasmania | The Tasmanian 'state' election only
involves the Tasmanian lower house, the House of Assembly. There is no
fixed date or minimum period before a 'state' election is called. The
latest date for the next House of Assembly elections is 22 May 2010.
The Tasmanian upper house, the Legislative Council, has 15 Members, each representing one of 15 divisions. Legislative council elections are conducted on a six year periodical cycle with either two or three electorates going to election in May each year |
| Victoria | Fixed Date: Saturday 27 November 2010 |
| Western Australia | The next WA State election can be
held between June 2012 and May 2013. |
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