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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
On 31 May 2021, the World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day through decision WHA74(18). This decision formalized 30 January as a day to create better awareness on the devastating impact of NTDs on the poorest populations around the world. The day is also an […]
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
This is the most deadly of the female cancers and is usually only detected at an advanced stage.
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World Obesity Day
Obesity is a disease. We are raising awareness and improving understanding of its root causes and the actions needed to address them.
World Cancer Day
We will call on leaders to eliminate health inequities by addressing their root causes, ensuring that everyone has access to quality health services when, where and how they need them.
World Healthy Lunchbox Week
Healthy Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Australian families to create healthy and enjoyable lunchboxes.
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International Day of Women Living with HIV
International Day of Women Living with HIV
Each year, on March 9th, the National Network of Women Living with HIV celebrate the lives of women with HIV in Australia. We use this day to educate the wider community that HIV does affect women in Australia and to speak to our network about issues of importance.
Swallowing Awareness day
Swallowing Awareness day
Around one million Australians have a swallowing difficulty. Swallowing problems can occur at any stage of life. However, the knowledge of dysphagia and its implications remain largely unknown for most Australians. Swallowing Awareness Day is an opportunity to bring attention to swallowing disorders and to connect people with speech pathologists, […]
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Rare Diseases Day
Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.
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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 […]
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World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day in Australia is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss, and to promote better ear protection and health across the world.