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?”
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Awareness Dates
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 […]
International Pronouns Day
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being […]
Diwali
Diwali (also known as Divali or Deepavali) is a colourful 'festival of lights' that reflects themes of hope and renewal. It honours the triumph of light over dark, good over […]
Remembrance Day
On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.