Public Awareness

Saturday 18th September 2027 Celebrating 88 years in 2027 as the World's Greatest Detective, Batman is the ultimate crusader against injustice. Since those early comic book appearances, Batman has grown

World Cleanup Day has brought together over 139 million people in 212 countries to tackle the waste crisis. World Cleanup Day 20 September - World Cleanup Day 2025 was its first year as an International

Help make our world a kinder place and register for this year's Do It For Dolly Day on Friday 7th May 2027 (tbc). Dolly's Dream was started by Northern Territory couple Kate and Tick Everett in 2018 after t

Held across the country, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 2027 marks 51 years of the week-long celebrations, cel

Sunday 8th February 2027 is the next international Silent Letter Day. Mo day when we celebrate words with a silent letter in them! Oh yes there are thousands of them: Hour Half suBtle weDnesday Honest gHo

National Diabetes Week shines a spotlight on the urgent need for fair and equitable access to life-changing diabetes technology, calling on Australians to unite in the fight for better support and improved heal

Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children taking par

Wear bright lippy during September to raise funds and awareness for the 1 in 2 Australian women experiencing mental health issues. Liptember is a campaign raising funds and awareness for women's mental healt

Let's celebrate the International Day of Potato on Sunday 30th May 2027 In 2023, the United National General Assembly declared May 30th, 2024, as the first-ever International Day of Potato, signalling the i

ANZAC Day (public holiday) falls on Sunday 25 April 2027 On Anzac Day we commemorate those who've served their country. Whether you're looking for a place to feast with loved ones refuel after dawn servic

May 17th is IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. A day to go rainbow and show your pride and support for the LGBTQIA+ community, whether you're a part of th

No one asks for cancer so we're asking you to help. Go Dry this July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adu

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Austral

Diabetes research has led to better understanding and the development of new technologies and new medicines that have transformed the lives of people living with all types of diabetes. Australia has world-cl

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Monday 8th March 2027 marks 116 years since the first International W

Thank You Day 2026 will be held on Sunday 15th November 2026* Each year many Australian lives are saved and transformed through the generosity of organ and tissue donors and their families. DonateLife Th

International Men's Day (IMD) is celebrated on 19 November every year and is marked in around 80 countries worldwide. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day include focusing on men's and bo

Sunday 7th March 2027 - STEP UP TO CLEAN UP THIS MARCH Since it began 18+ million Australians have donated their time as part of Clean Up Australia Day activities. That equates to 35 million hours of volunt

Wednesday 17th February 2027 Change the world with kindness in less than a minute! Make kindness the norm starting TODAY Being KIND will change our world, a future without hate, greed or bullying!

Planet Ark's National Recycling Week campaign promotes the importance of reducing reusing and recycling! Whether it's hosting a swap party for friends setting up a new workplace recycling system or just upp

White Ribbon Day will be back on Monday 23rd November 2026 - TBC This White Ribbon Day, our focus is on the action men can take to end men's violence against women. We're asking 'How Can Men Make Change?' a

Take on the World's Greatest Shave and help fund life-changing blood cancer support and research. Blood cancer is Australia's hidden cancer crisis. There are 140,000 families facing blood cancer right now

Dementia Awareness Week is held during September each year with World Alzheimer's Day occurring on 21 September. Alzheimer's Australia has a vision to develop dementia-friendly communities and organisations

This Dementia Action Week (13-19 September) we're encouraging everyone to take the first step to learn more about dementia and how you can help shape our communities for the better. Dementia Australia Demen

Sugar Free September challenges Aussies to give up added and refined sugar for the month of September to raise funds and awareness for kids adults and families impacted by muscular dystrophy a rare muscle wasti

R U OK Day on the 10th September each year is our National Day of Action.. We encourage you to ask R U OK - any day of the year! R U OK Day Ask any day, but definitely on Friday 10th September 2027 A

Wednesday 26th May 2027 - National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen G

Celebrate International Coffee Day on Friday 1st October 2027 The 77 Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and dozens of coffee associations from around the globe will join in celebra

Firebrigades and fire specialists urge all Australians to change their smoke detector alarm batteries once a year. An excellent timely reminder is whenever Daylight Saving starts or ends. Residents are

National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing a stroke. Join us for Na

Mental Health Week aims to activate educate and engage Australians around mental health and related issues through the organisation of a huge variety of events by individuals and organisations across the state.

The next Tea Day celebrated by tea lovers is on Tuesday 15th December 2026. The five basic styles of tea are White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu'erh. All tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis

Australia's next national Be Kind Day is Tuesday 2nd March 2027. BE THE CHANGE Every day children, teenagers and adults are bullied online, at school and at work. The epidemic that is bullying never ce

Tuesday 2nd February 2027 According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its sh

Thursday 3rd December 2026 is International Day of People with Disability. International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of peop

October is Mental Health Month - a chance to pause, check in with ourselves and the people around us, and think about the things that help us feel well. At Lifeline, we are here for everyone, not just in mo

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. We all have a role to play in preventing suicide Join us this September as we rally together for World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday September 10th.

On 20 July 1969, humanity achieved one of its greatest scientific milestones when Apollo 11 became the first mission to land astronauts on the Moon. The historic landing marked the culmination of a decade o

Go Skate Day is an annual global holiday held every June 21st to celebrate the sport and culture of skateboarding. Created in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), the day en

The next annual Star Wars Day is Tuesday 4th May 2027 May the force be with you International Star Wars Day The International Star Wars Day date is 'May the 4th' (sounds like 'May the force'). May 4 i

World Water Day is on 22 March, is about water and climate change - and how the two are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. Using water

Tuesday 1st December 2026 marks the 38th annual 'World AIDS Day'. World AIDS Day is an international day of remembrance and support for those people who have lost their lives to, and for those people living

Friday 30th October 2026 | Day for Daniel is all about 'Keeping Kids Safe', remember to Wear Red, Educate and Donate. Wear Red, Educate and Donate. Day for Daniel is Australia's largest child safety awarenes

This is a reminder to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour for the start of the 2027/2028 daylight saving period on Sunday 3rd October 2027. Clocks are moved clockwise one hour from

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is held to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, how many women are affected by the disease each year, the impact it has on these women, the

On National Wattle Day on September 1, Australians celebrate the arrival of spring and our national floral emblem, the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha). 1st September 2027 - falls on a Wednesday Arriv

The next Love Your Bookshop Day* will be: Saturday 9th October 2027 Celebrate your favourite bookshop on Love Your Bookshop Day, held annually on the second Saturday in October. Discover author events, a

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution - so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Join millions of people

Sunday 12th June 2027 Gin lovers of the world rejoice as World Gin Day returns for its 18th year in 2026! World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, on the second Saturday in June organis

Australian Citizenship Day is a special day to reflect on and celebrate being an Australian citizen. Australian Citizenship is more than a legal status. It is our common bond that represents our shared demo

Monday 21st December 2026 Australian singer Paul Kelly's hit How to Make Gravy is written from the perspective of a man (Joe) in jail writing to his family ahead of Christmas in Australia, sharing his recip

September 19th (every year) is International Talk Like A Pirate Day But first ... enjoy our First Annual Talk Like A Pirate Day Sing-Along! Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple. The

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, which has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2012. On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down

Join us for #EarthHour on Saturday 27th March 2027 @ 8:30 pm (your local time) and together let's #Connect2Earth Take time out for nature and join the world's biggest movement to protect our planet! For

Belonging Every Day Help create, share and grow belonging every day across Australia and build the inclusive communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time. We can all work to create, share

March 23 is National Puppy Day; keep reading for ways to celebrate with your best mate while recognising the plight of dogs at puppy farms in Australia. Remembered on 23 March, National Puppy Day aims to rai

This is a reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour for the end of the 2026-2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4 April 2027. Clocks are moved anti-clockwise one hour from 3

Thursday 1st April 2027 - We celebrate April Fool's Day on the 1st of April every year by playing pranks, practical jokes, and hoaxes on our friends, family and work mates. The celebration known as April Foo

Happy International Day of Happiness Australia! Saturday 20th March 2027 In 2012 the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes tha

World Kindness Day is Friday 13th November 2026 Every November 13th, the world joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day - a global reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect tha

National Missing Persons Week is an annual event to raise community awareness of the issues and impacts surrounding missing persons. There are various issues associated with young people going missing inclu

World Environment Day celebrates its 27th anniversary on 5th of June 2027. World Environment Day reminds us to take action to conserve and protect our natural environment. This World Environment Day, UN

Thursday 6th May 2027 World Password Day is a recognition of the need for people to strengthen the passwords they use for the myriad online personal and business accounts, and a reminder that human behavior

In 2027, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) will be celebrated from September 14 to September 16, 2027, with the main day of Chuseok falling on Wednesday, September 15, 2027. Chuseok also known as Hangawi is a ma

World Laughter Day (WLD) is on Sunday 2nd May 2027 Be part of this global attempt to laugh for World Peace, Health & Happiness to make our world a better place for all. The celebration will feature Laug

Every year World No Tobacco Day on May 31, aims to raise awareness of the devastating toll of tobacco through smoking-related death and disease. Quitline is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Fri