Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the premier celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. More than six million people in Australia volunteer through organisations across the nation. Millions […]
In tribute to Neale Daniher AO, landmark buildings across Melbourne and Victoria will be lit up in blue tonight. Neale rose to fame as a player with the Essendon Football […]
Creation of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in 2020, was the first time in history that an awareness day was formed to highlight domestic, family and intimate partner violence […]
June is Lipoedema awareness month, and currently 11% to 19% of the female population have it. It is frequently misdiagnosed by medical practitioners due to the lack of awareness of […]
The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD is celebrated each year, globally, providing an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people. Elder abuse comes in many forms. It can be financial, emotional, psychological, physical, […]
This important day honours the vital work of the nation’s eight Police Legacy organisations and raises awareness of the invaluable support they provide to police and their families. Every Australian state and territory have its own Police Legacy organisation, each committed to caring for those who serve, and the families left behind. National Police Legacy […]
World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is observed on June 19 to raise global awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and support affected individuals and families. The day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008 to highlight SCD as a global public health concern and to encourage early diagnosis, better treatment, and ongoing research. SCD is a […]
Wear it Purple Day (WIPD) was founded in 2010 in a global response to many rainbow youth taking their lives after being bullied and harassed as a result of a lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identification. WIPD, is a day to show support, awareness, and inclusiveness to our young rainbow youth. Is […]
This important day honours the vital work of the nation’s eight Police Legacy organisations and raises awareness of the invaluable support they provide to police and their families. Every Australian state and territory have its own Police Legacy organisation, each committed to caring for those who serve, and the families left behind. National Police Legacy […]
