World Down’s Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome […]
Melanoma March
Melanoma March celebrates Melanoma Institute Australia’s major annual fundraising campaign. Each Melanoma March brings together melanoma patients, their families, and local communities to raise awareness and funds for research to reach our goal of zero deaths from melanoma – a goal we believe we can reach this decade.
Endometriosis Awareness Month
March into Yellow is a fun and easy way to open up a conversation about the disease and an opportunity for our community to show support. March into Yellow encourages our broader community to show their support for the invisible illness by adorning themselves in the colour yellow. It is […]
National Advance Care Planning Week
National Advance Care Planning WeekTM encourages you, regardless of your age or health status, to make your future healthcare preferences known. Our campaign challenges everyone to discuss what living well means to you and to consider who you would want to speak for you, if you could no longer communicate […]
Multiple Birth Awareness Week
Multiple Birth Awareness Week (MBAW) is a national campaign to raise awareness around, and draw attention to, the unique realities for multiple birth families in Australia – and how advocacy, positive education and engaged communities can contribute to enabling positive health outcomes for families with multiples.