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01 May 2021 - 31 May 2022
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
The aim of Neurofibromatosis Month is to provide information to the community and to healthcare and educational professionals, so that they will better understand what Neurofibromatosis (NF) is. This will enable them to accept and provide support to those affected by NF.
01-31 July
Organisation: Dry July Foundation
<p>Dry July is a national fundraiser, run by Dry July Foundation, that encourages people to go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. <p>Funds are provided to projects and programs that improve the comfort and wellbeing of people affected by cancer- whether it's a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment. We aim to make a difficult time, a little easier for those affected by cancer. <p>Having a month off alcohol also has great health benefits and encourages awareness of a healthy attitude to alcohol consumption. The challenge is a perfect fit for workplaces or social groups.
Location: National
Website: au.dryjuly.com/
01-31 July
(date to be confirmed)
Unplanned litters contribute to the overpopulation of cats and dogs and if you choose not to desex your pet then you are inviting the possibility of your pet breeding. National Desexing Month specials are offered to the general public usually during the month of July.
Website: ndn.org.au/
01-31 July
Organisation: Australia and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF)
Get your eyes tested this JulEYE. 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable if detected early enough, yet every 65 minutes an Australian loses part or all of their vision.
Location: National
Website: ranzco.edu/home/foundation/juleye/
22-28 July
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Chronic Pain Australia
National Pain Week aims to contribute to the de-stigmatisation of the experience of chronic pain; work towards creating healing relationships between the person in pain and their pain clinician/s; and to reduce the isolation and suffering of people in pain.
Location: National
Website: www.nationalpainweek.org.au/
Wed 28 July
Organisation: United Nations
World Hepatitis Day raises awareness of chronic hepatitis A, B and C.
Location: International
Website: www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/
28 July - 04 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Donate Life
DonateLife Week is Australia's national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation and is led by the Organ and Tissue Authority as part of the Australian Government's National Reform Agenda to increase organ and tissue donation rates.
Location: National
Website: www.donatelife.gov.au
Fri 30 July
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Avery Angels Gastroschisis Foundation
Gastroschisis is a birth defect that causes the intestines to protrude from a hole in the abdomen, typically to the right of the umbilical cord. Occasionally, other organs are involved as well. While approximately 90% of affected infants survive in industrialized nations with proper medical care, there is still a 10% mortality rate due to complications or related defects and infections - even with the best medical care. Gastroschisis affects 1 out of every 2229 babies according to the CDC, although the actual rate varies by state. Rates of gastroschisis are increasing worldwide, and this trend is being called a "pandemic" by many researchers. The medical community still does not know what causes gastroschisis. Although the overall prognosis is good for most infants born with this birth defect provided they have access to medical care, complications do arise. Studies show that gastroschisis is the leading cause of intestinal transplantation, and that 40% of gastroschisis survivors will need to be readmitted to the hospital at some point due to complications, the most common of which are bowel obstruction and abdominal pain.
Location: National
Website: averysangels.org
Fri 30 July
International Day of Friendship
Organisation: United Nations
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
Location: International
Sat 31 July
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: White Ribbon
Join communities across Australia to unite in support of bringing an end to violence against women by having a night in to get the word out. You can invite two people or 2,000 to your movie night, games night, dinner party, watch the footy with mates... the possibilities are endless!
Location: National
Website: events.whiteribbon.org.au/join-an-existing-event/whiteribbonnight2020
Phone: 02 9045 8444
Sat 31 July
(date to be confirmed)
National Stepfamily Awareness Day
Organisation: The Stepfamily Association of Victoria
The last Sunday in July has been designated as 'National Stepfamily Awareness Day'. A day dedicated to the stepfamily, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do.
Location: National
Website: www.stepfamily.org.au/
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Sat 31 July
World Ranger Day commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty, and celebrates the work rangers do to protect the world's natural and cultural treasures.
Location: International
Website: www.internationalrangers.org/
31 July 2021 - 31 July 2022
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Planet Ark
Each year around 250,000 Australian school students participate in Schools Tree Day - a special National Tree Day event just for kids. It's a great opportunity for children to learn about nature, get outside and have fun at the same time. This Schools Tree Day, all schools and their students are encouraged get involved and plant some trees for a healthier planet!
Location: National
Website: treeday.planetark.org/schools/
01-07 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: ausEE Inc.
National EOS Awareness Week is a week to raise awareness for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders in Australia.
Location: National
Website: www.eosaware.com
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01-07 August
Organisation: United Nations
World Breastfeeding Week aims to protect, promote and support breastfeeding as the best way to provide newborns with the nutrients they need.
Location: International
01-31 August
Organisation: The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Steel Blue
Tradies National Health Month focuses on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety, with handy tips and hints tailored to the needs of a tradie.
Location: National
Website: www.tradieshealth.com.au
01-31 August
National Tick Awareness Month for Pets
Organisation: NexGard
National Tick Awareness Month for Pets is intended to raise awareness amongst pet owners about the importance of preventing ticks, including paralysis ticks. The month aims to educate owners and encourage them to talk to their vet about risks of ticks and how they can be prevented.
Website: www.nexgard.com.au/tickcheck
01-31 August
(date to be confirmed)
MS Readathon - One month challenge
Organisation: Multiple Sclerosis Limited (MSL)
The MS Readathon is a reading-based fundraiser run by Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA). It encourages people of all ages to read and improve their literacy whilst at the same time raising their community awareness and empowering them to make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.
Location: National
Website: www.ms.org.au
Phone: 1300 677 323
01 August - 31 October
Organisation: Clean Up Australia
The Great Northern Clean Up, an event of Clean Up Australia, takes place during the months of August, September and October - a time of year which is more suitable for communities living in the tropical North. <br> Since the campaign started in 2009 more than 30,000 volunteers have removed the equivalent of 1,800 ute loads of rubbish from 813 sites north of the Tropic of Capricorn. This year the event is taking place during the months of August-October when an estimated 3,851 volunteers have already removed around 277 ute loads of rubbish from 126 sites across northern Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Location: National
Website: www.cleanup.org.au/the-great-northern-clean-up
Phone: 02 8197 3412
Mon 02 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Children's Medical Research Institute
Jeans for Genes Day is the major fundraising event for the Children's Medical Research Institute, who is on a mission to reduce the number of children born with genetic illnesses.
Website: www.jeansforgenes.org.au
Phone: 1800 677 260
02-08 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Australian Dental Association inc
Held on the first week of August, Dental Health Week raises awareness of how to best look after your and your children's teeth.
Website: www.dentalhealthweek.com.au/
02-08 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Local Government NSW
NSW councils and their staff provide invaluable services to local communities on a daily basis. While many people are aware that councils manage rates, roads and rubbish, the breadth and diversity of their work often goes unrecognised. Local Government Week provides the perfect opportunity to promote the importance of councils to residents, ratepayers, businesses - the whole community!
Location: NSW
Website: www.lgnsw.org.au/events-training/local-government-week
Wed 04 August
National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day (NATICD)
National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day (NATICD) is a celebration of human rights and Indigenous children. Held on 4 August each year, NAITCD was first observed by SNAICC in 1988.
Website: aboriginalchildrensday.com.au
04-10 August
(date to be confirmed)
OCD and Anxiety Disorders Week
Organisation: Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria
Anxiety Disorders week is an awareness week for OCD and Anxiety Disorders. Events include support and social activities, seminars and promotional activities.
Website: www.arcvic.org.au/
04-10 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Homelessness Australia
Homeless Persons' Week is an annual awareness raising week held in the first full week of August each year to highlight the over 105,000 Australians who are homeless on any given night. Homelessness Australia provides information sheets and resources to support events all around Australia.
Location: National
Website: www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au
04-10 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Australian Federal Police
National Missing Persons Week aims to raise awareness about the significant number of young Australians reported missing. Out of the estimated 35,000 people who are reported missing each year, approximately 20,000 are under the age of 18.
Location: National
Website: www.missingpersons.gov.au
Sun 08 August
Organisation: The Groundswell Project
Dying to Know Day is an annual day of action dedicated to bringing to life conversations and community actions around death, dying and bereavement.
Sun 08 August
Organisation: ausEE Inc
Imagine if food caused pain... nausea… reflux… was hard to swallow or even suddenly became stuck in your oesophagus... That can be the reality for someone living with an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID). During National EOS Awareness Week on the 8 August, ausEE Inc challenges you to take our Top 8 Challenge. For one meal or for the whole day on the 8/8 to not eat any one of, up to all of the top 8 common allergenic foods and don8 to make a difference to those living with EGIDs.
Location: National
Website: www.top8challenge.com
Mon 09 August
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Organisation: United Nations
This is a day used to celebrate and recognize the stories, cultures and unique identities of indigenous peoples around the world.
Location: International
Website: www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/
Thu 12 August
Organisation: United Nations
International Youth Day is a reminder that investment in the worlds youth will provide a better future for all.
Location: International
Website: www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day
Thu 12 August
(date to be confirmed)
World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature.
Location: International
Website: worldelephantday.org/
Fri 13 August
On 13th August 1992 the Club launched International Left-Handers Day, an annual event when left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.
Location: National
Website: www.lefthandersday.com
Fri 13 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Red Nose
Red Nose Day is the major fundraiser for Red Nose. Funds raised through Red Nose Day activities help to provide vital services and programs to the Australian community.</p> <p>Red Nose is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families. With offices throughout Australia and a national office in Melbourne our areas of focus include bereavement support, education, research, national awareness campaigning, advocacy and fundraising.</p>
Location: National
Website: www.rednoseday.com.au
Sat 14 August
With no day for all the nieces and nephews of the world to celbebrate their gay uncles, the internet called for that to change and dubbed August 14th Gay Uncles Day. August 14th is a day for everyone to celebrate their love for Guncles all across the world.
14-21 August
Organisation: Kidney Health Australia
The Kidney Kar Rally is Kidney Health Australia's longest running event. Each year, all rally teams compete to raise significant funds for our National Kidney Kids Programs across Australia. These programs are designed to give kids with kidney disease the chance to regularly socialize with their peers and make long term friends.
Location: National
Website: www.kidneykarrally.org.au
15-23 August
Organisation: Department of Education
National Science Week celebrates the contributions Australian Scientists have made to the world. There are hundreds of activities, events and debates across the country during the week.
Location: National
Website: www.scienceweek.net.au/
16-22 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Keep Australia Beautiful National Association
The aim of the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign is to demonstrate the easy ways people can help the environment and also save money by making a few simple changes around the home and in their daily lives.
Location: National
Website: kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week/
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17-25 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Queensland Government & Council on the Ageing
Seniors Week is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contribution of older people.
Location: QLD
Website: cotaqld.org.au
Wed 18 August
(date to be confirmed)
Vietnam Veterans Day (Long Tan Day)
18 August each year is the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, now synonymous with Vietnam Veterans Day. In acknowledging Vietnam Veterans' Day, communities throughout Australia remember the sacrifices made by our young men and women in a conflict that spanned a ten year period, thus making it the longest war in which Australian's participated.
Website: www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org/node/vietnam-veterans-day-long-tan-day
Thu 19 August
Organisation: World Orangutan Events
To recognise the most iconic victim of the palm oil industry, International Orangutan Day has been set for August 19th, every year. This event is to help encourage the public to take action in preserving this amazing species.
Location: International
Website: www.worldorangutanevents.org/
Thu 19 August
Organisation: United Nations
World Humanitarian Day is used to increase public awareness about humanitarian assistance activities worldwide and the importance of international cooperation in this regard, as well as to honour all humanitarian and United Nations and associated personnel who have worked in the promotion of the humanitarian cause and those who have lost their lives in the cause of duty.
Location: International
Fri 20 August
World Mosquito Day on 20 August first came into being in 1897 when British doctor Sir Ronald Ross made the historic link that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.
Location: International
21-27 August
Organisation: Children's Book Council Of Australia
Each year, many schools and public libraries from all over Australia spend a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians develop activities, offer competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading.
Location: National
Website: cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week
Mon 23 August
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
Organisation: United Nations
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade in the memory of all peoples.
Location: International
Mon 23 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Cancer Council Australia
Daffodil Day is one of the Cancer Council's most loved fundraising events and this year, every daffodil and every donation grows hope - hope for more survivors, hope for better treatments and hope for greater support. As the largest merchandise based event in the Southern Hemisphere, it's day to support all Australians affected by cancer.
Location: National
Website: www.daffodilday.com.au
Phone: 1300 65 65 85
Wed 25 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Parkinson's NSW
The Unity Walk is the perfect day out with family and friends. The event's focus is a leisurely stroll or, if you are in Sydney, an additional 4km or 8km Run, for a great cause. It gives a voice to all those living with or touched by Parkinson's.
Location: NSW
Website: www.everydayhero.com/au/
Wed 25 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Amnesty International Australia
Gather your friends, family or colleagues to share a cup of tea and raise money for human rights. Over the last 53 years Amnesty International has exposed thousands of human rights abuses. Thanks to people like you, wrongly imprisoned people have been freed and the guilty have been brought to justice.
Location: National
Website: amnestea2016.gofundraise.com.au
Wed 25 August
Organisation: Australian Meals on Wheels Association
National Meals on Wheels Day is an opportunity to celebrate the 78,700 volunteers that contribute to their community, and is celebrated on the last Wednesday in August each year.
Location: National
Website: mealsonwheels.org.au
25-31 August
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: Speech Pathology Australia
Speech Pathology Week is the annual week to raise awareness about communication and swallowing disorders, as well as the work of speech pathologists.
Location: National
Website: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Fri 27 August
Organisation: TLC for Kids
On the last Friday in August, Australians 'dack up and donate' by wearing tracksuit pants ('trackies') and fundraising for sick kids. This is an act of solidarity with hospitalised children, who are encouraged to change into trackies to lift their mood and create a more normal day-to-day routine.
Location: National
Website: trackydackday.com
Sun 29 August
Organisation: Herald Sun/CityLink
Herald Sun / CityLink Run for the Kids will see people run or walk set courses - all people participating in this event play a part in raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Location: VIC
Website: www.runforthekids.com.au/
Phone: 03 9292 2901
Sun 29 August
International Day against Nuclear Tests
Organisation: United Nations
International Day Against Nuclear Tests is used to remind UN member states of the dangers of nuclear weapons, and the hope that nuclear disarmament is possible.
Location: International
Mon 30 August
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Organisation: United Nations
Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared, but also affects their communities and society as a whole. Enforced disappearance has become a global problem and is not restricted to a specific region of the world.
Location: International
Website: www.un.org/en/observances/victims-enforced-disappearance
30 August - 05 September
(date to be confirmed)
Organisation: National Stroke Foundation
National Stroke Week raises awareness of stroke which Australia's second single greatest killer, with over 60,000 strokes occurring every year. Get involved and hold an activity in your community to support the national campaign.
Location: National
Website: strokefoundation.org.au/How-you-can-help/Stroke-week
Phone: 1800 STROKE (787 653)
