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World MS Day
2026-05-30 | Online
World MS Day takes place on 30 May every year. Share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

World Haemochromatosis Week
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Virtual Online
Haemochromatosis runs in families. This June, HA is helping more Australians take practical steps toward earlier diagnosis, better support and stronger understanding.

World Heart Rhythm Week
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Virtual Online
World Heart Rhythm Week (WHRW) is an annual global event, organised by the Arrhythmia Alliance, to raise public and professional awareness about heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias).

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00 | Virtual Online
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.

Walk for Him
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Virtual Online
Walk for Him is a fundraising event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). The funds raised will go towards life-saving research, awareness campaigns and support services.

World Blood Donor Day
2026-06-14 | Virtual Online
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

Men's Health Week
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 | Virtual Online
Men’s Health Week focuses on not just physical health, but also men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. During the week, we highlight the health challenges faced by men in Australia and worldwide and run events that can be replicated year-round to improve the physical, emotional and mental health of men and boys.

Stomal Therapy Week
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Virtual Online
National Stomal Therapy Week (NSTW) is designed to both acknowledge and provide support to people living with a stoma and recognise those health professionals and support agencies involved in their care.

Dry July
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | Virtual Online
Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer.
The funds you raise as part of your Dry July will provide invaluable services for cancer patients, their families and carers – whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment.

NAIDOC Week
2026-07-05 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Virtual Online
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

National Diabetes Week
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00
Diabetes Australia is calling on all Australians to support the campaign and help to raise awareness of diabetes during National Diabetes Week. Diabetes Australia wants a healthier future – for everyone.

Drowning Prevention Day
2026-07-25 | Virtual Online
This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and to offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.

National Pain Week
2026-07-26 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | Virtual Online
National Pain Week is Australia’s annual awareness event for chronic pain. National Pain Week takes place in the last week of July each year. National Pain Week 2026 will run from 26-31 July 2026.

Donate Life Week
2026-07-26 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Virtual Online
DonateLife Week is our national awareness week that takes place in July each year to encourage more Australians to get behind organ and tissue donation.
We know that 4 in 5 Australians say they support donation, but only 1 in 3 are registered to be a donor on the Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR).
Help us spread the word about organ and tissue donation by getting your local sports club, workplace, café, friends, family, and community involved.

World Hepatitis Day
2026-07-28 | Virtual Online
World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO’s Global hepatitis report of 2017.
The date of 28 July was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus.
Low coverage of testing and treatment is the most important gap to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030.

World Breastfeeding Week
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival and yet currently, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed.

Tradies National Health Month
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 | Virtual Online
Tradies National Health Month (TNHM), established by the APA in 2012, raises awareness of the physical and mental challenges faced by those in trade professions.
From injury prevention and pain management to improving mobility and strength, physiotherapists are uniquely placed to support tradies throughout their careers.
By raising awareness and providing practical resources, Tradies National Health Month strives to improve the health and wellbeing of tradies across Australia.

Dental Health Week
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | Online
During Dental Health Week (3–9 August 2026) this year, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is focusing on the oral health of young Australians aged 18–25 through the ‘My Smile’ campaign.

National Stroke Week
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | Virtual Online
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.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
2026-08-04 | Virtual Online
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children and has been held every year on the 4 August since 1988.
Children’s Day gives all Australians the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Jeans for Genes Day
2026-08-07 | Virtual Online
1 in 20 kids faces a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders. That’s 12 kids born every minute worldwide. Help us find treatments and cures by fundraising for us, making a donation, or buying gear.
As they say, raise money, find cures, jean-ius.

International Youth Day
2026-08-12 | Virtual Online
The theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities. As development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. They bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With over 65 per cent of SDG targets linked to local governance, youth engagement is not a luxury—it is a necessity.

Bullying No Way Week
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 | Virtual Online
Bullying No Way Week is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools. It provides an opportunity for schools to create a shared understanding about bullying behaviours and share their bullying prevention policies and strategies.

Brain Injury Awareness Week
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Virtual Online
Brain Injury Awareness Week (BIAW) is held annually to raise awareness of brain injury and its impact on everyday Australian’s. This is a time to reflect on how each of us can support and advocate for people living with a brain injury and continue to grow awareness and understanding throughout Australia.

World Humanitarian Day
2026-08-19 | Virtual Online
On 19 August, we mark World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who step into crises to help others, and to stand with the millions of people whose lives hang in the balance.

Daffodil Day
2026-08-20 | Online
On this day, Australians all over the country come together and, for all that cancer takes, we give hope. We give to support people impacted by cancer and we give to support cancer research that will save lives.
We know that almost 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, so it takes all of us to give hope for better treatments and better outcomes. The more hope we give, the more lives we can save. That’s why we’re encouraging you to give it your all by registering to fundraise or by donating this Daffodil Day.

Speech Pathology Week
2026-08-23 08:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00 | Virtual Online
This year’s theme, Communication creates possibility, reflects what speech pathologists see every day in practice. When communication and swallowing needs are supported, people have more opportunities to connect, learn, make choices, participate and thrive.
