Old Treasury Building

Dysautonomia Awareness Month
2025-10-24 | Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
October 2025 marks Dysautonomia International’s 14th 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 24th, 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 of the autonomic nervous system. Over 70 million people worldwide live with a form of dysautonomia. The autonomic nervous system controls all of the involuntary functions of the body, like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature control. Some forms of dysautonomia are mild, while others are fatal, but all forms of dysautonomia can be very debilitating. People with dysautonomia often suffer for years undiagnosed, due to a lack of awareness.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in turquoise for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Pancreatic Awareness Month 2025
2025-11-01
Today we stand alongside the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Alliance and the World Pancreatic Alliance by turning purple for for beginning of World Pancreatic Awareness Month.
They aim to raise awareness and pay tribute to those living with the disease and to honour those who have lost their lives to pancreatic cancer.
Patients diagnosed early and in time for surgery are more likely to live five years and beyond. Early diagnosis is vital, so say “Hello, Pancreas” and don’t ignore the signs.
#HelloPancreas #LightItPurple
Old Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.

Shine a Light on Lung Cancer
2025-11-08
In Australia, more than 15,122 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year — that’s 41 every day.
Almost 85% will be diagnosed at a late stage, making it our country’s most devastating cancer.
Every November, Shine a Light on Lung Cancer brings Australians together to raise awareness and funds for life-changing lung cancer research and support.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in green for this event from sunrise to sunset.

AC/DC’s return to Melbourne!
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-16
To celebrate AC/DC’s return to Melbourne on the Power Up Tour this November, buildings light up red across the city to pay homage to the rock legends.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence 2025
2025-11-18
This day is to raise awareness of prevalence and impact, and is a call to action for governments and the public to focus on preventing child sexual abuse, supporting healing for survivors, and ensuring justice.
#18novworldday #PreventionHealingJustice #EndChildSexualAbuse
Old Treasury Building will be lit in blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.

Yellow Day – the International Stand Up to Bullying Day
2025-11-19
Bully Zero is a key actionist driving awareness for Yellow Day – the International Stand Up to Bullying Day.
As part of this day, a global organisation will be donating $10 for every photo that is shared of yellow day activities with the hashtag #rideoutintimidation.
What is Yellow Day

Yellow Day is to show support for International Stand Up to Bullying Day “Ride Out Intimidation”.
The day is about showing solidarity, raising awareness of bullying (in education, workplaces, communities), and encouraging positive action.
One way everyone can participate is by wearing yellow and posting photos on social media (public posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) with the hashtag #RideOutIntimidation.
For every public post, BRP (Bully Zero’s proud partner), will donate to bullying prevention charities around the world.

Old Treasury Building will be lit in yellow for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025
2025-11-20
Today we stand alongside the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Alliance and the World Pancreatic Alliance by turning purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day along with 126 other landmarks in the country to raise awareness and pay tribute to those living with the disease and to honour those who have lost their lives to pancreatic cancer.
Patients diagnosed early and in time for surgery are more likely to live five years and beyond. Early diagnosis is vital, so say “Hello, Pancreas” and don’t ignore the signs.
#HelloPancreas #LightItPurple #WorldPancreaticCancerDay #WPCD
Old Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.

Marfan Awareness Month 2026
2026-02-01
Connective Tissue Disorders Network Australia (CTDNA) support, advocate and bring awareness to people living with a heritable connective tissue disorder (HTCDs).
HCTDs are a group of genetic conditions affecting the body’s connective tissues. Connective tissue provides the support and structure to other tissue and organs in the body.
Marfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 5000 people and can be life threatening if undiagnosed. One of the areas that Marfan Syndrome affects is the aorta in the heart. The aorta is weakened and can lead to a rupture causing death.
February is Marfan Awareness Month. This month city monuments will light up red.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
2026-02-19
Light Australia Green (LAGi) is an ongoing, year-round initiative that includes a series of events, culminating in World Cholangiocarcinoma Day, held on the third Thursday of February each year.
Light Australia Green is an effort to unite people nationwide around a common goal:
A comprehensive annual campaign of green-themed events, symposiums, and innovative initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and driving engagement in bile health and bile-related cancer response strategies.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in green for this event from sunrise to sunset.

Rare Disease Day
2026-02-28
Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.
Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a crucial role in building an international rare disease community—multi-disease, global, and diverse, yet united in purpose.
Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 February in leap years—the rarest day of the year). It was established and is coordinated by EURORDIS in partnership with over 70 national alliance patient organisations. The day serves as a powerful focal point, driving advocacy efforts at local, national, and international levels.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in blue, pink, green and purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.

National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-08, 2026-03-03 - 2026-03-09, 2026-03-04 - 2026-03-10, 2026-03-05 - 2026-03-11, 2026-03-07 - 2026-03-13, 2026-03-08 - 2026-03-14
Every three days, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome.
The aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations, which patients rely on to stay alive.
National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Lymphoedema Day 2026
2026-03-06
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month, and Old Treasury Building is lighting up in blue and teal to raise awareness of lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema is the term given to swellingresulting from malfunction of the lymphatic system. It impacts adversely on the physical, emotional, social and financialwellbeing of people living with the condition.
#ShineALightOnLymphoedema #ShineALight #Lymphoedema #WLD
Old Treasury Building will be lit in blue and teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Kidney Day
2026-03-12
Kidney disease is projected to become the 5th leading cause of death worldwide by 2050, rising from the 18th leading cause in 1990. Sadly, 1.8 million Australians are completely unaware they are living with kidney disease. As they progress toward kidney failure, many of these people will either require a transplant or kidney dialysis to stay alive.
While kidney disease continues to soar, dialysis treatment has barely changed in 50 years – and it takes away people’s quality of life, their freedom and their time. This World Kidney Day, we continue to call for greater investment in kidney disease and a change to the status quo.
It’s time to join the kidney revolution!
#WorldKidneyDayAU #WorldKidneyDayAU #jointhekidneyrevolution
Old Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.

International Long Covid Awareness Day
2026-03-15
Since 2019 SARS-CoV-2 has been destroying and taking lives across the globe. Over the years, more and more people have been devastated by the long-lasting health and financial impacts of a Covid infection. The need for more awareness and advocacy has never been greater.
In 2023 Long Covid patients, caregivers and allies began this Long Covid awareness campaign to unite people across the globe to increase Long Covid visibility, prevent COVID infections, empower patients, share support and resources, educate about the symptoms of Long Covid and highlight the need to fund relevant research.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Myeloma Day
2026-03-26
Multiple myeloma blood cancer is reported to affect more than 176,000 people worldwide each year. However, this number likely underestimates the true impact of the disease. In many parts of the world, myeloma is underdiagnosed or not consistently reported.
Myeloma is the 2nd most common blood cancer, but awareness remains low. Together, we can change that. Every March, people around the world come together for Myeloma Action Month to raise awareness, inspire action, and amplify the voices of those impacted by multiple myeloma.
Myeloma Action Month is about the people, families, care partners, health professionals, and communities who refuse to be defined by myeloma.
This March, let’s show the world what makes us #MoreThanMyeloma
Old Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.

World Haemophilia Day
2026-04-17
Every year on 17 April World Haemophilia Day is recognised globally to raise awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.
This year’s theme is Diagnosis – the essential first step in treatment and care.
The WFH estimates that over three-quarters of the population of people with hemophilia worldwide are undiagnosed, and an even more significant gap also exists for other bleeding disorders. This means that hundreds of thousands of people with bleeding disorders around the world still lack access to basic care. In particular, women and girls with bleeding disorders still face many challenges to receiving a diagnosis, delaying their access to treatment and care.
World Haemophilia Day 2026 is an opportunity to raise awareness and provide education on bleeding disorders, sharing stories from our community and encouraging everyone to come together in support of people with bleeding disorders. World Haemophilia Day was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), choosing 17 April in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.

Safe Steps 2026 Candlelight Vigil
2026-05-06
Every year on National Family Violence Remembrance Day, Safe Steps brings the community, sector leaders and key stakeholders together to honour and remember loved ones and provide a space to share stories of resilience, ignite hope and motivate change.
National Family Violence Remembrance Day is the first Wednesday of May each year, as part of Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
This year, the Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil will take place on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Led by courageous survivors and passionate advocates, the Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil unites Victoria in a powerful tribute and empowers anyone experiencing violence to reach out for support when they can, helping to interrupt intergenerational trauma and prevent further loss of
life.
Old Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
