Old Treasury Building

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Each year a week in August is dedicated to raising awareness for brain injury awareness week. Locations across Australia light up purple and gold to highlight this event. Old Treasury […]

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 […]