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 a brain injury/stroke/degenerative condition. Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a lifelong motor speech disorder that affects 1-2 in 1000 children. Communication is a basic human […]
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 against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTIQ+) people and to drive positive change to build LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Old Treasury Building will be lit in […]
Each year hundreds of world-famous buildings, bridges, and architectural icons participate in the Shine a Light on NF campaign, showing their support in the global fight against NF by lighting […]
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 […]
They say if you don’t remember your past, you are doomed to repeat it. But how much to we remember about our past? And is it still relevant? The Australian […]
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 […]
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 […]
