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, […]
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 […]
We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian, others exotic objects of desire, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively, they shape our lives, link us to others and connect us to the past. […]
Those of us living in modern Western cities mostly take personal hygiene for granted. We have access to abundant fresh (and safe) water, more varieties of soap and other cleaning products then we can possibly need and easy access to a bathroom on a daily basis. Indeed, the average home in Australia in 2023 apparently […]
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 […]
