Calendar of Events

Provides details, dates and locations of major awareness days weeks and months, related to health and ageing, in the current year.

PDF version of the Department of Health and Ageing 2008 National Calendar of Events (PDF 482 KB)

Introduction

The dates and events listed are major awareness days, weeks and months related to health and ageing. They could also be subject to change and confirmation should be sought from the relevant organisation before planning any associated activities. For other fund-raising events related to a particular organisation, visit the organisation's web site. No responsibility is accepted for the correctness of information and contacts supplied by contributing organisations. A listing in this calendar does not imply endorsement by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing. To have an event listed, update an entry or obtain more information, send an e-mail to: calendar@health.gov.au

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January 2008

Month of January: Summer Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

01 January: New Year's Day

09 January: Davenport Cup Day - TAS

18 - 20 January: Spirit of Soul Festival - Raising Awareness for Mental Illness - NSW - Spirit of Soul Festival, 0432 366 702, info@spiritofsoul.com.au, www.spiritofsoul.com.au

20 - 27 January: Australia’s Healthy Weight Week - Nationwide - Dieticians Association of Australia, 02 6282 9555, tferraretto@daa.asn.au

26 January: Australia Day - Nationwide

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February 2008

Month of February: Heartkids Zippa Day Awareness Month - Nationwide - Heartkids, 03 9513 9030, heartkids@heartkids.org.au, www.heartkids.org

Month of February: Summer Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

04 February: World Cancer Day - Worldwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 13 11 20, info@cancer.org.au, www.cancer.org.au

05 February: Pancake Day - Nationwide - Uniting Care, 1800 060 543, www.pancakeday.com.au

11 February: Royal Hobart Regatta Day - TAS

17 - 24 February: Organ Donor Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australians Donate, (03) 9696 0651, info@australiansdonate.org.au, www.australiansdonate.org.au

24 February - 02 March: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week - Nationwide - OvCa Australia Limited, 1300 660 334, www.ovca.org.au

27 February: Launceston Cup Day - TAS

29 February: ICEE Sunnies for Sight Day - Nationwide - International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE), 1300 664 233, sunnies@sunniesforsight.org, www.sunniesforsight.org

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March 2008

24 February - 02 March: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week - Nationwide - OvCa Australia Limited, 1300 660 334, www.ovca.org.au

Month of March: Scleroderma National Awareness Month - Nationwide - Scleroderma Australia, 03 9744 1222, info@sclerodermaaustralia.com.au, www.scleroderma.com.au

03 March: Labour Day - WA

03 - 07 March: Perioperative Nurses Week - Nationwide - Operating Theatre Association, 02 9745 9612, ota@nursing.aust.edu.au, www.nsw-ota.asn.au

04 March: King Island Day - TAS

06 March: World Glaucoma Day - Worldwide - Glaucoma Australia, 1800 500 880, glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au, www.glaucoma.org.au

08 March: International Women's Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

10 March: Adelaide Cup - SA

10 March: Labour Day - VIC

10 March: 8 Hours Day - TAS

10 March: Canberra Day - ACT

10 - 14 March: Orthoptic Awareness Week - Nationwide - Orthoptic Association of Australia, 03 9521 9844, office@orthoptics.org.au, www.orthoptics.org.au

12 March: Ride 2 School Day - NSW - Bicycle NSW, 02 9218 5400, info@bicyclensw.com.au, www.bicyclensw.org.au

13 March: World Kidney Day - Worldwide - Kidney Health Australia, 02 6278 6510, vic@kidney.org.au, www.kidney.org.au

13 - 15 March: The World’s Greatest Shave - Nationwide - The Leukaemia Foundation, 1800 500 088, wgsinfo@leukaemia.org.au, www.leukaemia.org.au

13 - 20 March: Coeliac Awareness Week - Nationwide - The Coeliac Society of Australia Inc., 02 9411 4100, info@coeliacsociety.com.au, www.coeliacsociety.com.au

14 March: Bandaged Bear Day - Nationwide - The Children's Hospital at Westmead, 02 9845 3481, melissp4@chw.edu.au, www.chw.edu.au

17 - 23 March: Brain Awareness Week - Nationwide - Brain Aware Australia, 02 9437 5967, www.brainaware.org.au

19 March: National Youth Tobacco Free Day - Nationwide - Quit SA and Quit Victoria, NYTFD@quitsa.org.au, www.oxygen.org.au

21 March: National Harmony Day - Nationwide - Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship, 1800 331 100, harmonyday@immi.gov.au, www.harmony.gov.au

21 March: Good Friday

21 March: World Down Syndrome Day - Worldwide - Down Syndrome Association of NSW, 1800 623 544, admin@dsansw.org.au, www.dsansw.org.au

24 March: Easter Monday

24 March: World Tuberculosis Day - Worldwide - World Health Organisation, stoptbinfo@who.int, www.stoptb.org

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April 2008

Month of April: Great Australian Bite - Nationwide - Diabetes Australia, gab@diabetesnsw.com.au, www.greataustralianbite.com.au/

02 April: World Autism Awareness Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.worldautismawarenessday.org

05 - 13 April: National Youth Week - Nationwide - Department of Community Services, 1300 663 500, youthweek@community.nsw.gov.au, www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au

06 April: Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

06 – 12 April: Osteopathy Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australian Osteopathic Association, 02 9410 2444, aoa@osteopathic.com.au, www.osteopathic.com.au

06 - 13 April: NSW Seniors Week - NSW - NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, 02 8270 2236, www.nswseniorsweek.com.au

06 - 13 April: ACT Seniors Week - ACT - COTA ACT, 02 6282 3777, contact@cota-act.org.au, www.cota-act.org.au

07 April: World Health Day - Worldwide - World Health Organisation, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

07 - 11 April: Water Works Week - WA - Continence Advisory Service of WA, 08 9386 9777, info@continencewa.org.au, www.continencewa.org.au

11 April: World Parkinson's Day - Worldwide - Parkinson's NSW, 1800 644 189, infoline@parkinsonsnsw.org.au, www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au

14 - 27 April: Intensive Care Appeal - Nationwide - Intensive Care Foundation, 03 9340 3444, malina@intensivecareappeal.com, www.intensivecareappeal.com

18 April: Intensive Care Day - Nationwide - Intensive Care Foundation, 03 9340 3444, malina@intensivecareappeal.com, www.intensivecareappeal.com

20 April: Walk Against Want - VIC - Oxfam Australia, 03 9720 1703, digger@netspace.net.au, www.oxfam.org.au

21 – 25 April: Playground Safety Week - WA - Kidsafe WA, 08 9340 8509, kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au, www.kidsafe.com.au

22 April: National Close the Gap Day - Nationwide - Oxfam Australia, nationalday@oxfam.org.au, www.oxfam.org.au/

25 April: Anzac Day

25 April: World Malaria Day - Worldwide - World Health Organisation, infoRBM@who.int, www.rollbackmalaria.org

29 April - 06 May: World Homeopathy Awareness Week - Worldwide - Australian Homeopathic Association, 03 5979 1558, admin@homeopathyoz.org, www.homeopathyoz.org

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May 2008

Month of May: Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month - Nationwide - Neurofibromatosis Foundation of Australia, 02 9416 6244, info@nfaa.org.au, www.nfaa.org.au

Month of May: Jelly Baby Month - Nationwide - The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 03 9696 3866, www.jdrf.org.au

29 April - 06 May: World Homeopathy Awareness Week - Worldwide - Australian Homeopathic Association, 03 5979 1558, admin@homeopathyoz.org, www.homeopathyoz.org

02 May: National Walk Safely to School Day - Nationwide - Pedestrian Council of Australia Ltd, 02 9968 4555, walking@walk.com.au, www.walk.com.au

02 May: Starlight Day - Nationwide - Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia, 1300 727 827, starlight@starlight.org.au, www.starlight.org.au

04 - 10 May: Heart Week - Nationwide - Heart Foundation, 1300 362 787, heartline@heartfoundation.org.au, www.heartfoundation.org.au

04 - 10 May: Motor Neurone Disease Week - Nationwide - MND Australia, 02 9816 2077, info@mndaust.asn.au, www.mndaust.asn.au

05 May: May Day - NT

05 May: Labour Day - QLD

05 May: International Midwives Day - Worldwide - Australian College of Midwives, members@midwives.org.au, www.acmi.org.au

05 – 11 May: National Mothering Week - Nationwide - Australian Breastfeeding Association, 03 9885 0855, info@breastfeeding.asn.au, www.breastfeeding.asn.au

06 May: World Asthma Day - Worldwide - Asthma Foundation Australia - 03 9329 2622, national@asthmaaustralia.org.au, www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

06 May: International No Diet Day - Worldwide - YWCA Victoria, www.ywca.net

06 - 10 May: Pap Smear Awareness Week - SA - SA Cervix Screening Program-Department of Health, 08 8226 8131, Anita.geue@health.sa.gov.au, www.cervixscreening.sa.gov.au

06 – 12 May: Food Anaphylaxis and Allergy Awareness Week - Nationwide - Anaphylaxis Australia Inc., 1300 728 000, coordinator@allergyfacts.org.au, www.allergyfacts.org.au

06 – 12 May: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week - Nationwide - Tourette Syndrome Association of Victoria, 03 9845 2700, tourettes@mssociety.com.au, www.tourette.org.au

10 May: World Lupus Day - Worldwide - Lupus Association of NSW, 02 9878 6055, info@lupusnsw.org.au, www.lupusnsw.org.au

12 May: International ME/CFS Awareness Day - Worldwide - The ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of Australia Ltd, 03 9889 8477, mecfs@mecfs.org.au, www.mecfs.org.au

12 May: International Nurses Day - Worldwide - Royal College of Nursing, AustraliA, clairet@rcna.org.au, www.rcna.org.au

12 - 18 May: Epilepsy Awareness Week - Nationwide - Epilepsy Action, Australia, 1300 374 537, epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au, www.epilepsy.org.au

12 – 18 May: National Volunteer Week - Nationwide - Volunteering Australia, 03 9820 4100, volaus@volunteeringaustralia.org, www.volunteeringaustralia.org

12 – 18 May: Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity Week - Nationwide - Allergy and Environmental Sensitivity Support and Research Association Inc. (AESSRA), m.vanloder@aessra.org, www.aessra.org

12 – 18 May: Gambling Awareness Week - SA - Office for Problem Gambling, 08 8207 0253, www.problemgambling.sa.gov.au

15 May: International Day of Families - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

16 May: Loud Shirt Day - NSW/ACT - Shepherd Centre, 1800 020 030, www.loudshirtday.com.au

17 May: Transverse Myelitis Day - Nationwide - Spinal Injuries Association, 07 3391 2044, mwebb@spinal.com.au, www.spinal.com.au

18 - 24 May: Schizophrenia Awareness Week - Nationwide - Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, 08 8221 5159, webmaster@schizophrenia.org.au, www.mifa.org.au

19 May: World Hepatitis Day - Worldwide - Australian Hepatitis Council, 02 6232 4257, ahcinfo@hepatitisaustralia.com, www.hepatitisaustralia.com

19 - 23 May: National Hepatitis Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australian Hepatitis Council, 02 6232 4257, ahcinfo@hepatitisaustralia.com, www.hepatitisaustralia.com

19 - 25 May: National Chiropractic Care Week - Nationwide - Chiropractors Association of Australia, 1800 075 003, nhq@caa.asn.au, www.chiropractors.asn.au

20 May: International Clinical Trials Day - Worldwide - AccessCR, 02 9016 7098, ContactUs@AccessCR.com.au, www.accesscr.com.au

22 May: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea - Nationwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 1300 65 65 85, info@cancer.org.au, www.biggestmorningtea.com.au

23 May: 65 Roses Day - Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day - Nationwide - Cystic Fibrosis Australia, 1800 635 008, enquiries@65rosesday.org.au, www.65rosesday.org.au

24 – 31May: Kidney Health Week - Nationwide - Kidney Health Australia, 02 6278 6510, vic@kidney.org.au, www.kidney.org.au

24 – 31 May: National Palliative Care Week - Nationwide - Palliative Care Australia, 02 6232 4433, pcainc@pallcare.org.au, www.pallcare.org.au

25 – 31 May: Macular Degeneration Awareness Week - Nationwide - Macular Degeneration Foundation, 1800 111 709, info@mdfoundation.com.au, www.maculardegeneration.com.au

29 May: White Wreath Day - Nationwide - White Wreath Association Ltd, 1300 766 177, white.wreath@bigpond.com, www.whitewreath.com

31 May: World No Tobacco Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

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June 2008

Month of June: Winter Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.checkyourhotspots.com, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

01 June: MS Walk - Nationwide - Multiple Sclerosis Australia, 02 9413 4166, supportms@mssociety.com.au, www.msaustralia.org.au

01 – 08 June: Medical Research Week - Nationwide - Australian Society of Medical Research, 02 9256 5450, asmr@alwaysonline.net.au, www.asmr.org.au

01 - 07 June: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week - Multiple Sclerosis Australia, 02 9413 4166, supportms@mssociety.com.au, www.msaustralia.org.au

01 - 07 June: Thyroid Awareness Week - The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd., 02 9890 6962, info@thyroidfoundation.com.au, www.thyroidfoundation.com.au

02 June: Foundation Day - WA

04 June: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

08 – 14 June: Bowel Cancer Awareness Week - Nationwide - Bowel Cancer and Digestive Research Institute Australia, 02 9926 5014, JWiggins@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au, www.bowelcanceraustralia.com

09 June: Queen's Birthday (excl WA)

09 – 13 June: Safety in Schools Week - WA - Kidsafe WA, 08 9340 8509, kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au, www.kidsafe.com.au

09 – 15 June: International Men's Health Week - Worldwide - Men's Health Information and Resource Centre, 02 4570 1713, anthony.brown@uws.edu.au, www.menshealthweekaustralia.org

11 June: Red Apple Day - Nationwide - Bowel Cancer and Digestive Research Institute Australia, 02 9926 5014, jwiggins@naccahs.health.nsw.gov.au, www.bowelcanceraustralia.com

11 June: National Amputee Awareness Day - Nationwide - Limbs 4 Life Inc., 1300 782 231, info@limbs4life.com, www.limbs4life.com

12 June: Amputee Awareness Day - NSW - Amputee Association of NSW, 1800 810 969, nelly@idl.com.au

13 June: Heart Foundation Go Red For Women Day - Nationwide - Heart Foundation, 1300 362 787, heartline@heartfoundation.com.au, www.heartfoundation.com.au

14 June: World Blood Donor Day - Nationwide - Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 02 9333 3210, news@arcbs.redcross.org.au, www.donateblood.com.au

16 – 22 June: National Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australia Crohn's and Colitis Association, 1800 138 029, info@acca.net.au, www.acca.net.au

16 – 22 June: Blue Care Awareness Week - QLD - Blue Care, 07 3377 3333, awarenessweek@bluecare.org.au, www.bluecare.org.au

20 June: World Refugee Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

21 June: Global Motor Neurone Disease Day - Worldwide - MND Australia, 02 9816 2077, info@mndaust.asn.au, www.mndaust.asn.au

22 - 28 June: Drug Action Week - Nationwide - Alcohol & Other Drugs Council of Australia, 02 6281 0686, adca@adca.org.au, www.adca.org.au

26 June: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

26 June: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

27 June: Red Nose Day - Nationwide - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome & Kids Australia, 03 9819 4595, national@sidsandkids.org.au, www.rednoseday.com.au

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July 2008

Month of July: Winter Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.checkyourhotspots.com, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

Month of July: Jul-Eye - Nationwide - The Eye Foundation, 02 8394 5220, enquiries@eyefoundation.org.au, www.eyefoundation.org.au

07 – 13 July: National Natural Medicine Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australian College of Natural Medicine, 1300 4628 8725

11 July: World Population Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.unfpa.org/wpd/

13 – 19 July: National Diabetes Week - Nationwide - Diabetes Australia, 1300 136 588, admin@diabetesaustralia.com.au, www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

20 - 27 July: Pituitary Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australian Pituitary Foundation, 02 9594 5550, pituitary@bigpond.com.au, www.pituitary.asn.au

22 July: Fragile X National Awareness Day - Nationwide - Fragile X Association of Australia, 1300 FX INFO (1300 394 636), fragilexassociation@optusnet.com.au, www.fragilex.org.au

25 July: National Premmie Day - Nationwide - National Premmie Foundation, 1300 PREMBABY (1300 773 662), info@prembaby.org.au, www.prembaby.org.au/

25 July: Darwin Show Day - NT

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August 2008

Month of August: NT Seniors Month - NT - Office of Senior Territorians, 1800 777 704, ost@nt.gov.au, www.seniors.nt.gov.au

Month of August: Winter Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.checkyourhotspots.com, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

01 August: Jeans for Genes Day - Nationwide - Children's Medical Research Institute of Australia, 1800 677 260, genie@cmri.com.au, www.jeans4genes.com.au

01 – 07 August: World Breastfeeding Month - Worldwide - Australian Breastfeeding Association, 03 9885 0855, info@breastfeeding.asn.au, www.breastfeeding.asn.au

01 – 07 August: Infant Massage Awareness Week - Nationwide - Infant Massage Australia, 0409 515 097, attrill@optusnet.com.au, www.infantmassage.org.au

03 – 09 August: Continence Awareness Week - Nationwide - Continence Foundation of Australia, 03 9347 2522, info@continence.org.au, www.continence.org.au

03 – 09 August: National Healthy Bones Week - Nationwide - Osteoporosis Australia, 02 9518 8140, mdaru@osteoporosis.org.au, www.osteoporosis.org.au

03 – 09 August: National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week - Nationwide - Cerebral Palsy Australia, 1300 302 930, cfleming@admin.cara.asn.au, www.cpaustralia.com.au

04 August: Picnic Day - NT

04 August: Bank Holiday - NSW (not state-wide)

04 - 08 August: Dental Health Week - Nationwide - Australian Dental Association Inc., 02 9906 4412, adainc@ada.org.au, www.ada.org.au

04 - 08 August: Energy Safety Week - VIC, SA and QLD - Origin Energy, 1800 659 511, order@ei.com.au, www.originenergy.com.au/esw

04 – 11 August: Post Polio Awareness Week - Nationwide - Spinal Injuries Association, 07 3391 2044, mwebb@spinal.com.au, www.spinal.com.au

09 August: International Day of the World's Indigenous People - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

10 – 16 August: Eye Health Week - Nationwide - Lions Eye Institute, 08 9381 0823, www.lei.org.au

12 August: International Youth Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

13 August: Royal Queensland Show - QLD

15 - 23 August: Kidney Care Rally - VIC and NSW - Kidney Health Australia, 02 6278 6510, vic@kidney.org.au, www.kidney.org.au

17 - 23 August: National Glaucoma Week - Nationwide - Glaucoma Australia, 1800 500 880, glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au, www.glaucoma.org.au

18 - 24 August: Natural Family Planning Week - Nationwide - Billings LIFE (Leader In Fertility Education), 1800 335 860, thebillingsmethod@woomb.org, www.woomb.org

18 – 24 August: National Traditional Chinese Medicine Awareness Week - Nationwide - Australian College of Natural Medicine, 1300 4628 8725, www.acnm.edu.au

22 August: Daffodil Day - Nationwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 1300 656 585, info@cancer.org.au, www.daffodilday.com.au

23 - 31 August: QLD Seniors Week - QLD - Queensland Department of Communities, 1300 132 654, seniorsweek@communities.qld.gov.au, www.communities.qld.gov.au

24 - 30 August: Speech Pathology Week - Nationwide - Speech Pathology Australia, 03 9642 4899, office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au, www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

24 – 30 August: National Hearing Awareness Week - Nationwide - Deafness Forum of Australia, 02 6262 7808 (TTY 02 6262 7809),
nicole.lawder@deafnessforum.org.au, www.deafnessforum.org.au

25 – 31 August: Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome Awareness Week - Nationwide - Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome Foundation of NSW, president@vcfsfa.org.au, www.vcfsfa.org.au

31 August: Cardiomyopathy Day - Nationwide - Cardiomyopathy Assocation of Australia (CMAA) Ltd., cardiomyopathy2005@yahoo.com.au, www.cmaa.org.au

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September 2008

Month of September: Spina Bifida Awareness Month - Nationwide - Australian Spina Bifida Association, 08 9346 7520, info@sbawa.asn.au, www.asbha.org.au

Month of September: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Nationwide - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, 1800 220 099, enquiries@prostate.org.au, www.prostate.org.au

Month of September: National Dyspraxia Awareness Month - Nationwide - Australian Dyspraxia Association Inc., 02 4577 6220, information@dyspraxia.com.au, www.dyspraxia.com.au

01 September: Gold Bow Day - Nationwide - The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd., 02 9890 6962, info@thyroidfoundation.com.au, www.thyroidfoundation.com.au

01 – 07 September: National Asthma Week - Nationwide - Asthma Foundation of Australia, 03 9329 2622, national@asthmaaustralia.org.au, www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

01 – 07 September: Ovarian Cancer Research Week - Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, 1300 682 742, helen@ocrf.com.au, www.ocrf.org.au

01 - 07 September: Eczema Awareness Week - Nationwide - Eczema Association of Australasia, 1300 300 182, itchy@eczema.org.au, www.eczema.org.au

01 - 07 September: Parkinson's Awareness Week - NSW - Parkinson's NSW, 1800 644 189, infoline@parkinsonsnsw.org.au, www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au

01 – 07 September: Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week - Nationwide - Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria, 1300 550 236, edfv@eatingdisorders.org.au, www.eatingdisorders.org.au

07 - 13 September: National Child Protection Week - Nationwide - National Assocation for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 02 9211 0224, contact@napcan.org.au, www.napcan.org.au

08 – 18 September: Cystic Fibrosis Great Escape Car Rally - NSW/QLD - Cystic Fibrosis Australia, 1800 635 008, enquiries@65rosesday.org.au, www.65rosesday.org.au

10 September: National Gynaecological Awareness Day - Nationwide - G.A.I.N (Gynaecological Awareness Information Network), 08 9340 1670, enquiries@gain.org.au, www.gain.org.au

10 September: World Suicide Prevention Day - Worldwide - International Association for Suicide Prevention, www.med.uio.no/iasp/index.html

14 – 20 September: National Foster Care Week - Nationwide - Australian Foster Care Association (AFCA), www.fostercare.org.au

15 – 21 September: National Herbal Medicine Week - Nationwide - National Herbalists Association of Australia, 02 8765 0071, nhaa@nhaa.org.au, www.nhaa.org.au

15 – 21 September: National Stroke Week - Nationwide - National Stroke Foundation, 03 9670 1000, admin@strokefoundation.com.au, www.strokefoundation.com.au

15 – 21 September: National Blood Donor Week - Nationwide - Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 02 9333 3210, news@arcbs.redcross.org.au, www.donateblood.com.au

15 – 22 September: ADHD Awareness Week - WA - Learning and Attention Disorders Society, 08 9346 7544, lads@cnswa.com, www.ladswa.com.au/

19 September: Diabetes Buzz Day - Nationwide - Diabetes Australia-NSW, 02 9552 9943, trevort@diabetesnsw.com.au, www.diabetesnsw.com.au

19 – 26 September: Dementia Awareness Week - Nationwide - Alzheimer's Australia (Qld) Inc, 02 6254 4233, admin@alzheimers.org.au, www.alzheimers.org.au

21 September: World Alzheimers Day - Nationwide - Alzheimer's Australia (Qld) Inc, 02 6254 4233, admin@alzheimers.org.au, www.alzheimers.org.au

21 – 27 September: World Reflexology Week - Worldwide - Reflexology Association of Australia, 1300 733 711, www.reflexology.org.au

22 – 27 September: National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week - Nationwide - Brain Aware Australia, 02 9437 5967, www.brainaware.org.au

28 September: World Heart Day - Worldwide - Heart Foundation, 1300 362 787, heartline@heartfoundation.org.au, www.heartfoundation.org.au

29 September: Queen's Birthday (WA only)

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October 2008

Anytime throughout October: Girls Night In - Nationwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 1300 656 585, info@cancer.org.au, www.girlsnightin.com.au

Month of October: SA Seniors Month - SA - COTA South Australia, 08 8232 0422, cotasa@cotasa.org.au, www.cotasa.org.au

Month of October: Lupus Awareness Month - Nationwide - Lupus Association of NSW, 02 9878 6055, info@lupusnsw.org.au, www.lupusnsw.org.au

Month of October: beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month - Nationwide - beyondblue, 03 9810 6100, bb@beyondblue.org.au, www.beyondblue.org.au

01 October: International Day of Older Persons - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

01 – 07 October: TAS Seniors Week - TAS - Seniors Bureau, 03 6233 3750, seniors.week@dpac.tas.gov.au, www.dpac.tas.gov.au

03 October: National Walk to Work Day - Nationwide - Pedestrian Council of Australia Ltd, 02 9968 4555, walking@walk.com.au, www.walk.com.au

04 – 11 October: Australian Transplant Games - WA - Transplant Australia, 02 9922 5400, contactus@transplant.org.au, www.transplant.org.au

05 – 07 October: Kidney Kids Capers - NSW/WA - Kidney Health Australia, 02 6278 6510, vic@kidney.org.au, www.kidney.org.au

05 - 11 October: Sleep Awareness Week - Nationwide - Sleep Disorders Australia, 02 9990 3514, mail@sleepoz.org.au, www.sleepoz.org.au

05 - 11 October: Mental Health Week - Nationwide- WA Association for Mental Health Inc. (WAAMH), (08) 9420 7277, waamh@waamh.org.au, www.waamh.org.au

06 October: Labour Day (ACT, NSW and SA only)

09 October: World Sight Day - Worldwide - Vision 2020 Australia, 03 9656 2020, v2020a@vision2020australia.org.au, www.vision2020australia.org.au

10 October: World Mental Health Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

11 October: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - Worldwide - Palliative Care Australia, 02 6232 4433, pcainc@pallcare.org.au, www.pallcare.org.au

11 – 19 October: Down Syndrome Awareness Week - Nationwide - Down Syndrome Association of NSW, 1800 623 544, admin@dsansw.org.au, www.dsansw.org.au

12 – 18 October: Haemophilia Awareness Week - Nationwide - Haemophilia Foundation Australia, 1800 807 173, ncoco@haemophilia.org.au, www.haemophilia.org.au

12 – 18 October: National Nutrition Week - Nationwide - Nutrition Australia, 02 4257 9011, nsw@nutritionaustralia.org, www.nutritionaustralia.org

12 – 18 October: Foot Health Week - Nationwide - Australasian Podiatry Council, henry@apodc.com.au

12 – 18 October: Anti-Poverty Week - Nationwide - Anti-Poverty Week , 1300 797 290, apw@antipovertyweek.org.au, www.antipovertyweek.org.au

13 October – 17 October: Sock It To Suicide - Nationwide - White Wreath Association Ltd, 1300 766 177, white.wreath@bigpond.com, www.whitewreath.com

15 October: National Ride 2 Work Day - Nationwide - Bicycle NSW, 02 9218 5400, info@bicyclensw.com.au, www.bicyclensw.org.au

16 October: World Food Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

19 October: Teddy Bear’s Picnic - NSW - The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, 02 9845 1900, www.teddybearspicnic.com.au

19 - 25 October: National Carers Week - Nationwide - Carers Australia, 02 6122 9917, www.carersaustralia.com.au

20 October: World Osteoporosis Day - Worldwide - Osteoporosis Australia, 02 9518 8140, mdaru@osteoporosis.org.au, www.osteoporosis.org.au

20 October: National Kidsafe Day - Nationwide - Kidsafe WA, 08 9340 8509, kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au, www.kidsafe.com.au

23 October: Royal Hobart Show Day - TAS

24 October: Injury Free Day - Nationwide - KIDS Foundation, 1300 734 733, ifday@kidsfoundation.org.au, www.kidsfoundation.org.au

27 October: Pink Ribbon Day - Nationwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 1300 656 585, info@cancer.org.au, www.pinkribbonday.com.au

28 October: Big Breakfast - Nationwide - The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd., 02 9890 6962, info@thyroidfoundation.com.au, www.thyroidfoundation.com.au

31 October: National Bandanna Day - Nationwide - Canteen, 1800 226 833, act.admin@canteen.org.au, www.bandannaday.com.au

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November 2008

Month of November: Movember - Nationwide - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, 1800 220 099, enquiries@prostate.org.au, www.prostate.org.au

Month of November: Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Nationwide - The Australian Lung Foundation, 1800 654 301, enquiries@lungnet.com.au, www.lungnet.com.au

11 – 17 November: Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride - NSW - Multiple Sclerosis Australia, 02 9413 4166, supportms@mssociety.com.au, www.msaustralia.org.au

04 November: Melbourne Cup Day (Melb. Metro area only)

04 November: Family and Community Day (ACT only)

07 November: Zaidee’s Rainbow Hair Net Day - Nationwide - Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation, 03 5823 5321, allan@zaidee.org, www.zaidee.org/

09 – 15 November: Spinal Injuries Awareness Week - Nationwide - Spinal Injuries Association, 07 3391 2044, mwebb@spinal.com.au, www.spinal.com.au

09 – 15 November: Compulsive Overeaters Awareness Week - NSW/VIC - Overeaters Anonymous, (02) 9518 3004 (NSW), www.oasydney.org (NSW), (03) 9521 3696 (VIC), www.oa.org.au (VIC)

09 – 15 November: National Psychology Week - Nationwide - Australian Psychological Society Ltd, (03) 8662 3301, www.psychologyweek.com.au

10 – 16 November: National Food Safety Week - Nationwide - Food Safety Information Council, foodsafety@ozemail.com.au, www.foodsafety.asn.au

14 November: World Diabetes Day - Nationwide - Diabetes Australia, 1300 136 588, admin@diabetesaustralia.com.au, www.worlddiabetesday.org

16 November: International Day for Tolerance - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

16 – 22 November: National Skin Cancer Action Week - Nationwide - The Cancer Council Australia, 13 11 20, info@cancer.org.au, www.cancer.org.au

18 November: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

19 November: World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day - Nationwide - The Australian Lung Foundation, 1800 654 301, enquiries@lungnet.com.au, www.lungnet.com.au

20 November: Universal Children’s Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

24 – 28 November: Rett Syndrome Angel Week - Nationwide - Rett Syndrome Australia Research Fund, 1800 177 111, jlillis@ispdr.net.au, www.rett.nesher.com.au/

24 – 30 November: National Premature Birth Awareness Week - Nationwide - Austprem Inc., 1300 BORN EARLY / 1300 267 632, info@bornearly.org.au, www.bornearly.org.au/

25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

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December 2008

Month of December: Summer Fire Safety Campaign - VIC - MFB Victoria, 03 9665 4464, commed@mfb.vic.gov.au, www.mfb.vic.gov.au

1 December: World Aids Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

03 December: International Day of Disabled Persons - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

05 December: International Volunteers Day - Worldwide - Volunteering Australia, 03 9820 4100, volaus@volunteeringaustralia.org, www.volunteeringaustralia.org

10 December: Human Rights Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

18 December: International Migrants Day - Worldwide - United Nations, 02 6273 8200, unic@un.org.au, www.un.org

25 Dec: Christmas Day - Nationwide

26 Dec: Boxing Day - Nationwide

26 Dec: Proclamation Day (SA only)