International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated every year on 9th August. On this day we are encouraged to: Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Indigenous […]
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Wear It Purple Day
Wear it Purple Day is an international movement of expression, celebration and support. By wearing purple on the last Friday of August, you will demonstrate to hundreds of thousands of […]
Father’s Day
A day dedicated to honoring and appreciating fathers and father figures for their love, guidance, and contributions to families and society.
R U OK? Day
R U OK? is a suicide prevention charity that inspires Australian communities to look after each other by encouraging people to ask “Are you OK?”
Dementia Action Week
Dementia Australia research shows 81 per cent of those with a loved one living with dementia felt that people in shops, cafes and restaurants treated people with dementia differently. That’s […]
International Day of Sign Languages
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf. The choice of 23 September is that […]
National Week of Deaf People
The National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) is a week-long national celebration of Deaf individuals and the Australian Deaf community, which includes celebrating the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) […]
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month is celebrated each year in the month of October. Mental Health Month reminds us of the importance of looking after our mental health and wellbeing. The Month […]
National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. A safe […]
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
AAC Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. It is internationally recognised every October. AAC is a broad term used to describe various […]
World Mental Health Day
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day […]
National Carers Week
Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug […]