Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder. It causes the body’s immune system to destroy platelets and/or limits the production of new platelets. This affects the blood’s ability to clot. ITP can occur at any age. It affects both children and adults. The specific cause isn’t known. There is no cure. The number […]
The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. This monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met […]
October 2026 marks Dysautonomia International’s 15th Global Dysautonomia Awareness Month campaign. Each year building and monument owners are asked to light up the night sky turquoise for Dysautonomia Awareness Month On Friday October 2nd, the world joins to 'Turn the Town Turquoise'. Dysautonomia Dysautonomia (pronounced dis-oughta’-no-me-uh) is an umbrella term that includes many different diseases […]
World Meningitis Day is an international day to raise awareness of Meningitis and supports the CoMO (Confederation of Meningitis Organizations) Global Road Map to defeat Meningitis by 2030. Old Treasury […]
Since 2009, people worldwide have united on World Meningitis Day to call for a future free from this devastating disease. Today, co-ordinated by Meningitis Research Foundation, it’s now the world’s largest day of action on meningitis. Meningitis is the swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord (the meninges). It can affect anyone, […]
World Meningitis Day is an international day to raise awareness of Meningitis and supports the CoMO (Confederation of Meningitis Organizations) Global Road Map to defeat Meningitis by 2030. Old Treasury […]
Ask any dyslexic about their school experience and they will tell you about the gut wrenching fear of receiving back their school work covered in red crosses and comments. When Light it Red started in 2015, it was about taking back the power of that colour to raise awareness. The colour influenced our name Code […]
The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. This monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met […]
More than 145,000 Australians live with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) – and every day, 8 more are diagnosed. Go Blue for Breakthroughs is a national campaign to raise awareness and vital funds for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is the leading research, advocacy, and community support organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) globally. Their vision is […]
UN World Day for the for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence This year on 18 November 2026 Australian landmarks are lighting up in blue, the colour of the human rights of children. In acknowledgement of the importance of ethical media reporting on sexual violence against children. Old Treasury […]
