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 […]
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Awareness Dates
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 […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Every third Thursday of May each year is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
Wear rainbow with pride Inclusion is all about taking action to show those around you that they are valued and welcomed. We encourage everyone to join us in wearing rainbow. […]
National Volunteer Week
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is ‘Something for Everyone’. National Volunteer Week 2024 will recognise the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to the act of volunteering. It’s an invitation to […]