Organisation: Queensland Government

The annual week-long celebration is an opportunity to recognise the talent and achievements of students and teachers in state schools, and showcase their wonderful work to the wider community.

National/State: QLD

Website: education.qld.gov.au/community/events/edweek/

Organisation: Rotary Club

World Polio Day shines a spotlight on the importance of the global eradication of polio, and addresses the existing threat to the global community of ongoing poliovirus transmission and the risk of circulating vaccine derived polioviruses (cVDPV).

National/State: International

Email: info@worldpolioday.org

Website: www.endpolio.org/worldpolioday

Organisation: Birdlife Australia

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your neighbourhood? Join thousands of people for the AUSSIE BACKYARD BIRD COUNT - BirdLife Australia's first nationwide bird survey. All you need is 20 minutes, your favourite green patch and some keen eyesight (or binoculars!) Record the birds you see on our brand new Aussie Bird Count app (or website) and you'll instantly see live information on how many people are taking part near you and the number of birds and species counted right across your neighbourhood and the whole of Australia!

National/State: National

Email: birdweek@birdlife.org.au

Website: www.aussiebirdcount.org.au

Organisation: United Nations

This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in 1945.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/unday/

Organisation: United Nations

The United Nations hope to disseminate information about the challenges of world development to help promote continued efforts to solve some of these issues.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/devinfoday/

Organisation: United Nations

Disarmament week is a day to unite in the effort to reduce, limit and eventually abolish weapon usage.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/disarmamentweek/

Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders announced a National Day of Unity in response to growing reports of discrimination, violence and rising tensions within the Australian community.

Website: www.facebook.com/nationaldayofunity/

Organisation: Kidsafe

National Kidsafe Day aims to increase awareness of unintentional childhood injuries and their prevention, as well as the important work of Kidsafe - the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, in public education, advocacy and research into the causes and prevention of unintentional childhood injury.

National/State: National

Email: schools@kidsafeday.com.au

Website: www.kidsafeday.com.au/

Organisation: United Nations

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is a reminder to preserve our visual and audio documents that have become the primary records of the 20th and 21st centuries.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/audiovisualday/

Organisation: Daniel Morcombe Foundation

The Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention.

Website: www.dayfordaniel.com.au/

Organisation: Canteen

This year's National Bandanna Day aims to raise $1.7 million to help young people living with cancer. The theme for this year's event is "Attitude is Everything - Buy It, Wear It". By selling, buying and wearing bandannas, you can show your support for young people as they fight cancer.

Phone:

Website: www.canteen.org.au/bandanna-day/

Organisation: Red Cross

Big Cake Bake is a delicious way to raise funds for Red Cross and help bake the world a better place.

National/State: National

Phone: 1800 652 635

Email: bigcakebake@redcross.org.au

Website: www.bigcakebake.org.au/

Organisation: K.I.D.S Foundation

Simply nominate a day during October to promote safety and the importance of injury prevention. The KIDS Foundation Injury Free Campaign is an annual event which highlights the importance of safety and injury prevention. The campaign runs during October, Community Safety Month. Schools can register their involvement, receive free resources and show their commitment to safety by encouraging their students and staff to be safe at school, at home and within the community.

National/State: National

Website: kidsfoundation.org.au/education/if-injury-free-day/

Organisation: World Animal Protection

This Halloween World Animal Protection are calling on animal lovers to bring together their friends, families, work colleagues and school buddies to host a Howl-o-ween event and raise funds to help protect animals from suffering around the world.

Website: www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/news/help-animals-having-howling-good-time-halloween

Organisation:

Meaning 'summers end', Samhain is an ancient Celt festival marking the beginning of winter/the Celtic new year.

National/State: International

International Drug Users Day aims to raise awareness and increase action to address the needs of people who use drugs.

National/State: International

Website: www.nuaa.org.au/

Organisation: WVD Melbourne

Becoming vegan is the best way to help animals, the environment, and your health - and it's easier than you might think. There are a number of reasons why people choose to go vegan. The most popular ones are:

• It eliminates suffering and saves the lives of thousands of animals;
• It boosts your health and increases your life expectancy; and
• It's a lot kinder to the planet.

National/State: International

Phone:

Website: www.wvd.org.au

Organisation: WaterAid Australia

The average person spends 10-15 minutes on the toilet every day - that's almost 8 hours a month. To raise funds and awareness for the 1 in 3 people worldwide who don't have access to a decent toilet, WaterAid is inviting Australians to dedicate their toilet time during November to learning a new skill. Memorise, meditate, or master your way through the month, ask friends to sponsor you, and help WaterAid reach some of the poorest and most marginalised people on earth who still don't have access to a decent dunny.

National/State: National

Phone: 9001 8262

Website: www.learnontheloo.org.au

Organisation: Epilepsy Action Australia

November is epilepsy awareness month and this year we want you to celebrate with E-Tea! Register to host a morning or afternoon tea with family, friends or colleagues for delicious treats, laughter, fun, fundraising, and of course to generate awareness of epilepsy. You'll receive a FREE goodie pack and access to loads of resources like posters, games, and invitations when you register - so get that kettle on and make a difference!

National/State: National

Phone: 1300 37 45 37

Website: www.epilepsy.org.au/fundraise/e-tea/

Ever considered going vegan, but not sure where to start? Vegan Month is dedicated to educating about vegan eating and lifestyles, and encouraging you take give it a go. Take part by eating and living vegan, being kinder to the environment, stopping animal crueltly, and living a healthier life!

National/State: International

Website: www.vegansociety.com/whats-new/events/world-vegan-month-and-world-vegan-day

Organisation: Office of Letters and Light

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel.

National/State: International

Website: nanowrimo.org/

Organisation: Asbetsos Diseases Research Insitiute

Asbestos Awareness Month aims to educate Australians about the dangers of asbestos in and around homes because Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world.

Email: info@adri.org.au

Website: www.asbestosawareness.com.au/

Organisation: Movember Foundation

Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1st) clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men's health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness for Movember's men's health partners.

Website: au.movember.com/

Organisation: Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Awareness Month is used to promote lung health and focus on the impact of lung disease in the Australian community.

National/State: National

Website: www.lungfoundation.com.au/

International Volunteer Managers Day is a day to let those volunteer managers know that the spirit of volunteerism is enhanced and enabled by them - and to thank them.

National/State: International

Website: volunteermanagersday.org/

Organisation: Global Care

Held from the first Sunday in November, NOW encourages people to find a way to help someone, whether it's a random act of kindness or a planned activity. Because as the NOW motto says - life is a team sport!

National/State: National

Website: nationalothersweek.com/

Organisation: Australian Psychology Society

National Psychology Week (NPW) is an APS initiative that aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives.

Email: psychologyweek@psychology.org.au

Website: www.psychology.org.au/NPW/

Organisation: United Nations

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.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/environmentconflictday/

Organisation: National Event in Australian Neonatal Intensive Care Units

THANK U NICU Day is a national day held each November to thank and acknowledge all Australian NICU and SCN staff and the miracle families they help to create.

Website: www.thankunicu.org.au/

Organisation: United Nations

This is a day to celebrate the responsible use of science to further the advancement of peace and development across the world.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/scienceday/

Organisation: United Nations

The International Week of Science and Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace. The organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year of Peace was informed of the preparatory activities and the final summary of events that occurred during the week. The organizers sought to encourage the broadest possible international participation in the observance.

National/State: International

Website: www.un.org/en/events/scienceday/week.shtml

Remembrance Day (11 November) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914-18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

National/State: National

Website: www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance/

Organisation: Diabetes Australia

Now in its 16th year, National Walk to Work Day is an annual event which encourages Australians to build regular walking into their daily routine. People who walk before or during work are generally healthier, more productive and less likely to be absent.

Website: www.walk.com.au/wtw/how-to-participate.asp

Organisation: Food Safety Information Council

Australian Food Safety Week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia's leading disseminator of consumer targeted food safety information.

Email: info@foodsafety.asn.au

Website: www.foodsafety.asn.au/

Organisation: United Nations

World Pneumonia Day seeks to raise awareness of pneumonia as a public health issue and help prevent the millions of avoidable child deaths from pneumonia that occur each year.

National/State: International

Website: www.who.int/life-course/news/events/word-pneumonia-day/en/

Organisation: Panda

Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week was established by PANDA in 2005. Since then PANDA has been leading the perinatal mental health sector in promoting the Week to raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support.

National/State: National

Website: www.panda.org.au/awareness/pnda-awareness-week

National Adoption Awareness Week (NAAW) is coordinated by Adopt Change and is designed to raise awareness of adoption and provide education on the support needs of children and families. NAAW aims to increase insight and understanding through a series of specialist and community-based events exploring the experiences of children and families through local and intercountry adoption and promote reform of Australian adoption laws and practices to facilitate a pro-adoption community.

Website: www.adoptchange.org.au

Organisation: Variety - the Children's Charity

Variety - the Children's Charity is all about helping Aussie kids be kids! Variety is championing Alopecia Awareness Week, raising awareness and raising funds to provide wigs to children effected by the condition. You can get involved by donating your hair to be made into a wig or hold a fundraiser to purchase a wig for a child.

National/State: National

Website: aaaf.org.au/alopecia-awareness-week/