Ramadan
Ramadan, observed by nearly 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. It's a time when believers draw closer to […]
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Awareness Dates
Harmony Week
Harmony Week: Monday, 20 March 2024 - Sunday, 26 March 2024
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful […]
National Close the Gap Day
On National Close the Gap Day, bring your team together to share information and, most importantly, take meaningful action to achieve Indigenous health equality. Since 2006, the Close the Gap […]
World Autism Awareness Day
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day to promote the acceptance, support and inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocation of their rights. […]
World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 each year to highlight significant issues around health on a global scale. It is also the anniversary of the World Health Organisation.
Auslan Day
Auslan Day celebrates the rich history, culture, community and language of the Australian Deaf community by honouring the date of the first publication of the Auslan dictionary. If you'd like to […]
ANZAC Day (National Public Holiday)
On the morning of 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The objective was to […]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) can happen to anyone and comes in many different forms, not just physical. It occurs when someone who is close to you: Stops you from […]
Mother’s Day
Throughout Australia, like the rest of the world, people use this occasion to give thanks to their mothers and to celebrate and pamper the women who are so special in […]