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) […]
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Awareness Dates
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
National Carers Week will run from Sunday 12 to Saturday 18 October 2025. It is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide […]
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 called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of […]
Medibank – Menopause and Mental Health
Virtual Event
Our friends at Medibank are offering FREE educational webinars providing real world stories and evidence-based information to improve your health and wellbeing. The webinar series includes: Health Habits for Success with […]
National Recycling Week
National Recycling Week aims to showcase various recycling programs and ways to get involved. Recycling is a complex and costly option. For recycling to work, residents need to know what […]
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.
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes […]