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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2025-11-25
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
It can manifest in physical, sexual and psychological forms, encompassing:
– intimate partner violence (battering, psychological abuse, marital rape, femicide);
– sexual violence and harassment (rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual advances, child sexual abuse, forced – marriage, street harassment, stalking, cyber- harassment);
– human trafficking (slavery, sexual exploitation);
– female genital mutilation; and
– child marriage.
Within the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”
This affects women at all stages of their life, including education, employment, and opportunities.
Some women and girls, such as those in vulnerable situations or humanitarian crises, migrants, LGTBI, indigenous people or those with disabilities, face greater risk.
Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights. All in all, the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to leave no one behind – cannot be fulfilled without putting an end to violence against women and girls.

World AIDS Day
2025-12-01
World AIDS Day raises awareness of HIV and AIDS in our community and across the world. It reminds us that HIV is still a global epidemic.

Decembeard and Decembhair
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
A hair–raising fundraiser held during the month of December, Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow or challenge their beard in the final month of the year to raise awareness and much needed funds for Bowel Cancer Australia.

International Day of People with Disability
2025-12-03
The United Nations has announced the theme for IDPwD 2025. The theme is:
Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

World Soil Day
2025-12-05
The theme for 2025 is Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.

Tropical Tree Day
2025-12-07
Planet Ark has a national tree day in July as well as tropical tree day this December 7.
Spending time in green spaces leads to better mental health and wellbeing, so it’s no wonder we gravitate towards nature when we need a break. However, with some considered planting, there’s no reason why your own backyard or balcony garden can’t have a similar effect.

Human Rights Day
2025-12-10
The Australian Human Right Commission promotes and protects human rights for all people in Australia and helps to resolve complaints about discrimination. It has awards on the 10 December each year to honour human rights heroes.

World Meditation Day
2025-12-21
According to archaeologists, meditation dates back to 5,000 BCE, and the practice itself has ties to ancient Egypt and China, Judaism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism, as well as to Christianity and Islam.
It is not religious and is available to everyone.
Meditation can help reduce stress, blood pressure and anxiety, promote emotional health, enhance self-awareness and improve sleep.

Boxing Day: Closed
2025-12-26
Narara Valley Medical will be closed on Boxing Day, 26 December 2025.

New Year's Day: Closed
2026-01-01
Narara Valley Medical will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Focus on prevention and screening

World Braille Day (Disability Awareness)
2026-01-04
Bringing disabilities including vision impairment to the fore.

Paget's Awareness Day (Bone health)
2026-01-21
This day is to bring awareness to bone health.

Race against Dementia Day
2026-01-21

Australia Day: Closed
2026-01-26
Narara Valley Medical will be closed on Australia Day, 26 January 2026.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
Each year in Australia around 1,900 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat.
That is why we’re committed to ensuring that every Australian knows more about ovarian cancer and its early symptoms.

REDFEB
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
The REDFEB goal is to reduce the devastating impact heart disease has on families and communities.

FEB Fast
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
Ditch the booze for 28 days, feel great, and feel even better knowing you’re raising funds for Lifeline to help prevent suicide.

Primary Health Care Nurses Day
2026-02-04
Primary Health Care Nurses Day is held on the first Wednesday in February each year. It celebrates the vital work of nurses who care for people outside hospital settings, including aged care, general practice, community health, schools, custodial care and other primary health care settings.

National Lunchbox Week
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00
National Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Australian families to create enjoyable and nourishing lunchboxes.

Safer Internet Day
2026-02-10
Safer Internet Day is a global day of action bringing communities, schools, organisations and families from 180 countries together to raise awareness of online safety issues and work towards a safer internet.

National Condom Day
2026-02-14
Sharing the date with Valentines Day, National Condom Day is an opportunity to celebrate safer sex and relationships. At SHQ we believe everyone has the right to learn about sexual health so that we can have healthier relationships, and safer, consensual, and pleasurable sex.

Mental Health Nurses Day
2026-02-20
Celebrate Mental Health Nurses’ Day with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses 2026 webinar and presentation of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ Mental Health Nurse of the Year award.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to all those impacted by eating disorders. NEDAW 2026 will take place Monday, February 23 – Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
