On Wednesday 1 May 2023, people across Australia will light a candle to remember those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. By joining this evening of reflection […]
Today we are lighting up BLUE for Apraxia Awareness Day (May 14th). Apraxia can affect children from birth (childhood apraxia of speech) or can be acquired in childhood/adulthood due to […]
The teabag may be ubiquitous in contemporary life, but for most of the period from 1840 tea was brewed in a teapot, or in a billy over the fire. Almost […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Day is recognised internationally on May 17 each year. Founded in 2004, this day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination […]
Raising awareness for Huntington's Disease. We are joining hands with Huntington's Victoria and other Melbourne landmarks to light up blue on May 22nd to raise awareness and support those living […]
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 […]
The next installment in the seminar series from Deakin University, Australian Catholic University and Old Treasury! ‘Material Histories’ presents new scholarship from a wide range of speakers, all united by […]
The Australian Women’s Weekly cookbooks and their influence on Australian food culture The Australian Women’s Weekly’s cookbooks were (and still are) remarkably popular. The Weekly, Australia’s most popular women’s magazine, […]
World Fragile X Day is 22 July. This day is celebrated in many countries around the world including Australia. Since 2016 Fragile X Association of Australia has invited significant landmarks […]
To acknowledge Green & Gold Day and show support of the Australian Olympic Team, buildings in Melbourne be lit in green and gold (yellow) on Friday 2 August 2024. ‘Green […]
