Narara Valley Medical

Apraxia Awareness Day
2026-05-14 | Virtual Online
Apraxia Kids envisions a world where every child with apraxia of speech reaches their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate timely treatment. We believe that every child deserves a voice.

International Nurses Day
2026-05-12 | Virtual Online
IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses’ Day (IND) resources and evidence.

National Palliative Care Week
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Virtual Online
National Palliative Care Week campaigns aim to raise awareness about palliative care and its benefits, and advocate to ensure quality palliative care is available for all, when and where they need it.

Heart Week
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Virtual Online
Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year.
It provides an opportunity for all people living in Australia to start a conversation about heart health with their loved ones and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk.

Immunisation Action Week
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Virtual Online
The Immunisation Action Week (IAW) is a national awareness program focused on highlighting the importance of vaccination, especially in a pandemic world. All information provided is based on current scientific evidence. The week occurs in April of each year to coincide with World Immunisation Week, with a variety of activities for the general public, as well as healthcare professionals. This annual event reaches a pinnacle with a national, free Influenza Vaccination Day. This year, it will be held in Melbourne and Sydney on 28th April and Canberra on 30 April.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work
2026-04-28 | Virtual Online
The 2026 theme focuses on creating healthy psychosocial working environments, addressing mental health, workload, and workplace culture alongside traditional physical hazards.

World Malaria Day
2026-04-25
World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007.

Youth Week
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
Central Coast Council is proud to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local young people. The Central Coast Youth Week Awards honour and celebrate young people aged 12-24 who have made significant contributions to our community.

Spark the Night (World Parkinson's Day)
2026-04-11 | Virtual Online
The #SparkTheNight initiative aims to illuminate 11.8 million lights for the 11.8 million individuals living with Parkinson’s worldwide.

World Health Day
2026-04-07
It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

World Autism Awareness Day
2026-04-02
World Autism Understanding Month (WAUM) is a time to move beyond awareness and build practical understanding of autism. Since 2021, Aspect has marked 2 April as World Autism Understanding Day, recognising Autistic people, celebrating strengths and encouraging a shift from awareness to understanding. In 2026, this has grown into a full month, recognising that meaningful understanding takes time.

Adenomyosis Awareness Month
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Virtual Online
It is a condition of the uterus that is diagnosed when there are glands and supporting structures of the endometrium found inside the muscular layers of the uterus. It is a common cause of pain and abnormal bleeding in women and its features often overlap the symptoms of endometriosis and in fact the two may co-exist in the same woman.

Parkinson's Awareness Month
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00
Parkinson’s Awareness Month provides opportunities to learn more about the issues facing people living with Parkinson’s every day and how their lives can be improved – particularly through exercise, social opportunities, and community activities.

World Bipolar Day
2026-03-30
Celebrated every year on March 30th, World Bipolar Day (WBD) is a world-wide awareness initiative of ISBD in conjunction with the Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD) and the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF).
Through international collaboration, WBD provides a platform for:
– global education
– open discussion
– improved sensitivity about bipolar disorder.

Purple Day
2026-03-26
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness.

World Tuberculosis Day
2026-03-24
Each year we commemorate World TB Day to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.

World Down Syndrome Day
2026-03-21
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. It is not yet know why this syndrome occurs, but Down syndrome has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics and health.

Close the Gap Day
2026-03-19
National Close the Gap Day is celebrated in March each year. The Close the Gap Campaign is the result of the Australian public’s overwhelming support for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Close the Gap Campaign for Indigenous Health Equality is a highly regarded movement that has shaped government policy. It is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and supported by mainstream health and advocacy organisations from around the country.

Swallowing Awareness Day
2026-03-18
Swallowing Awareness Day is an opportunity to bring attention to people with swallowing needs and connect them with speech pathologists, the professionals who can help.

World Sleep Day
2026-03-13
World Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts.

World Kidney Day
2026-03-12
Raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys.

World Glaucoma Week
2026-03-08 08:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness, and distinct challenges may be present in different regions of the world. Our goal is to alert everyone to have regular eye and optic nerve checks to detect glaucoma as early as possible because there are available treatments for all forms of glaucoma to prevent visual loss.

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
No nation has closed the legal gaps between men and women. Right now, women have only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men hold worldwide. In fundamental areas of life, including work, money, safety, family, property, mobility, business, and retirement – the law systematically disadvantages women.
International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD 2026), under the theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.

World Obesity Day
2026-03-03
By 2035, half of the world’s population – around 4 billion people – are expected to be living with overweight or obesity.
This is not just an adult issue. Childhood obesity is rising rapidly, with rates among school-aged children increasing almost fivefold since 1975, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Obesity in childhood often continues into adulthood, increasing the risk of serious non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
World Obesity Day 2026 is a call to action for all 8 billion of us. Together, we can change the story of obesity.

World Hearing Day
2026-03-03
World Hearing Day is an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness regarding hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care, and calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues. Each year, this event is celebrated on 3 March, covering a specific theme on which the World Health Organisation and its partners carry out activities based on this theme.

Melanoma March
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20 to 39-year-old Australians and one Aussie is diagnosed with the disease every 30 minutes. It is estimated 1300 Australians will die from melanoma this year.
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.

Purple Up!
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
This March, will you stand with us and Purple Up for epilepsy?
Epilepsy affects 270,000 Australians — our friends, coworkers, brothers and sisters.
You might not always see it, but it’s there, shaping everyday lives.
Thursday 26 March is International Purple Day, a global movement to increase awareness, reduce stigma and raise vital funds for epilepsy support.

World's Greatest Shave
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
About 170,000 Australians are currently facing blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every day. We need to act, and we need to do it now.
By shaving, cutting, or colouring your hair, you have the power to make a real difference in the lives of Australians facing blood cancer.
When you sign up, you’ll join a fearless community of changemakers, and a movement that’s been transforming cancer care across Australia for over 25 years.

The March Charge
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
The March Charge is a fun fitness challenge that has an enormous impact on how cancer is researched and treated.
Just by walking or running for Cancer Council this March, and raising funds, you’ll be helping us Charge ahead with cancer research.

International Family Drug Support Day
2026-02-24
International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 and is held annually on or around 24 February to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families. When families are given education, awareness and tips on coping and keeping safe, the outcome for everyone is improved.
