Health Events

Looking for specific health information or ways to get involved? We’ve got all the major health events covered in our calendar.

October 2020

Date	Event	About this event
1 October	World Vegetarian Day	World Vegetarian Day, October 1, kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month, helping make a difference by teaching others about the positives of vegetarianism.
1-31 October	Breast Cancer Awareness Month	Australia's Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides people with the chance to focus on breast cancer and its impact. Share stories, speak to family and get important information out to family, friends and colleagues.
1-31 October	Great Cycle Challenge Australia	Great Cycle Challenge encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to get on their bikes and ride to fight kids' cancer.
1-31 October	Lupus Awareness Month	Lupus Awareness Month highlights the need for more awareness and financial support for Lupus, which is a potentially fatal disease affecting nearly 6 million people across the world.
1-31 October	Ocsober	Ocsober is a fundraising initiative that encourages people to give up alcohol for the whole of October.
1-31 October	National Safe Work Australia Month
1-31 October	Mental Health Month
1-31 October	Walktober
1-31 October	Shoctober
1-31 October	Polio Awareness Month
1-31 October	Dyslexia Awareness Month	Dyslexia Awareness Month raises awareness and helps teach people more about Dyslexia with events like Light it Red for Dyslexia.
1-7 October	Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week
2 October	World Smile Day
2 October	Walk to Work Day
4-11 October	National Amputee Awareness Week	The week raises awareness of amputees and people living with congenital limb differences throughout Australia.
4 October	Odd Socks Day	Odd socks day is a light-hearted way to remind people that we can all have an odd day. The day attempts to tackle stigma around mental illness.
5-11 October	Mental Health Week	Mental Health Week is an annual national awareness event held in October every year. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the wider community, to increase community awareness and education about mental health issues and to encourage participation in life-enhancing lifestyles
8 October	World Sight Day	World Sight Day raises public awareness on blindness and low vision, providing an opportunity to educate people more about the causes of blindness and preventative measures.
10 October	World Mental Health Day	World Mental Health Day raises public awareness of mental health issues and promotes greater understanding of its effect on individuals and the wider community.
11 October	Headspace Day	#headspaceday is about ensuring young people have access to mental health services no matter where they live in Australia.
11-17 October	Carers Week
11-17 October	Bleeding Disorders Awareness Week	This week awareness about inherited bleeding disorders such as haemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
12 October	World Arthritis Day	International Arthritis Day brings arthritis sufferers together and gives them a voice to be heard.
12-18 October	Foot Health Week
15 October	Wellness Walk & Festival	The walk raises awareness for mental illness and promotes the importance of community and togetherness by bringing people together from all backgrounds.
15 October	Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day	International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day occurs every October. Parents and families across Australia have the opportunity to honour their babies who passed away from stillbirth, miscarriage or postnatal causes.
15 October	Global Handwashing Day
15-21 October	National Nutrition Week	National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.
18 October	Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day	Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day promotes greater awareness for DLD, which affects how a person thinks about, understands and uses language. A person with DLD is at high risk of incarceration and suicide. This important day looks at educating the public more about the condition.
18-24 October	Sock it to Suicide Week
19-25 October	National Week of Deaf People (NWDP)	Deaf Australia organises events through a week long period in October, which focuses on celebrating the Deaf community in Australia.
20 October	World Osteoporosis Day	World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year on October 20, and involves lots of campaigns by national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world.
21 October	Ride to Work Day	Ride2Work encourages everyday people to jump on the bike and get active on their way to work.
24 October	World Polio Day	World Polio Day highlights the importance of the global eradication of polio.
26 October	Pink Ribbon Day

November 2020

Date	Event	About this event
1-30 November	Movember: Changing the Face of Men's Health	Movemember raises awareness of men's health issues and is a fun way to raise money for a good cause
1-30 November	Lung Cancer Awareness Month	Lung Cancer Awareness Month helps raise awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia. The month sees a range of community events and activities taking place to raise funds.
8-14 November	Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week	Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week was established by PANDA in 2005. Since then PANDA has helping raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including what to look for and where you can seek support.
13 November	World Kindness Day	The mission of The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is to make kindness the norm™ in our schools, workplaces, homes & communities.
14 November	World Diabetes Day	World Diabetes Day takes place in more than 160 countries, making it the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign.
15-21 November	National Skin Cancer Action Week	This is an important reminder from Cancer Council Australia to use sun protection and of the importance of early skin cancer detection for all Australians.
18 November	World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day	More commonly known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, WCOPDD raises awareness of the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
20 November	White Ribbon Day	White Ribbon Day is your opportunity to bring people together – in person or online - to raise awareness and commit to action to prevent men’s violence against women. In workplaces, schools and communities all over Australia, we’re asking you to stand up, speak out and act to end gendered violence.

December 2020

Date	Event	About this event
1 December	World AIDS Day	World AIDS Day is a globally recognised event that takes place on 1 December. The day raises awareness about the issues and concerns surrounding HIV and AIDS. It's also a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died.
1-31 December	Decembeard	Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow a beard in December to raise awareness for bowel cancer. The disease affects 1 in 10 Aussie men making it Australia's second biggest cancer killer.
3 December	International Day of Persons with Disabilities	The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated every year in Australia on December 3rd to acknowledge the incredible contribution people of all abilities make to the community.
5 December	International Volunteer Day

January 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-31 January	Veganuary	Find new, delicious and healthy foods by going vegan in January. By doing this, you'll have a hugely positive effect on the environment.
26 January	World Leprosy Day	World Leprosy Day is recognised around the world each year on the last Sunday of January. The day helps to raise awareness about the disease and attempts to change attitudes that marginalise those affected by leprosy across the globe.

February 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-29 February	Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month	Around 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia each year, with more than two-thirds at an advanced stage. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is all about helping people get tested earlier to prevent this, as well as providing support to patients and families.
1-29 February	REDFEB Heart Research Month
1-29 February	FebFast	FebFast is all about giving people the skills and the know-how to break the habits that inhibit their wellbeing, alcohol and sugar addiction.
1-29 February	Don't Wait Until It's Too Late	Don't Wait Until It's Too Late aims to encourage more Aussies to get screened for bowel cancer so that they can get treated early and increase their chances of successful treatment.
1-29 February	International Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Day	HeartKids raises awareness for children's heart disease and works towards reducing the occurrence of the disease. It provides irreplaceable support for children with heart disease and their families, as well as those who have lost young children.
1-29 February	Heart Research Month	Heart Research Month raises awareness on the importance of life-saving heart research, including preventing, diagnosing and treating the disease. "Day of Hearts" Day is celebrated on 14 February and encourages us all to take care of our hearts.
1-29 February	FebruDAREy	You can raise money this February by daring someone. Create your dare and get your friends to donate – the larger the dare, the more money you'll make!
2-8 February	Feeding Tube Awareness Week	Feeding Tube Awareness Week promotes the positive benefits of feeding tubes by educating people on why these life-saving medical devices are so important.
3-9 February	Tinnitus Awareness Week	Tinnitus Awareness Week (TAW) helps raise awareness of tinnitus and the huge effect it can have on people's day-to-day life. Help raise awareness of the work being carried out and the essential support provided this year.
4 February	World Cancer Day	World Cancer Day is organised by the Union for International Cancer Control. The important day helps educate people on different aspects of the disease through education and information.
10-16 February	Smart Eating Week
14 February	Wear Red Day	Wear red this 14 February to help raise awareness for cardiovascular disease, supported by Heart Research Australia.
14 February	Sweet Heart Day	HeartKids Australia launched Sweetheart Day to raise awareness of childhood heart disease and to encourage donations to continue their work providing support and advocacy, growing awareness and enabling further research into children's heart disorders.
14 February	National Condom Day	National Condom Day takes place, rather appropriately, on Valentines Day, to help promote the importance of sexual protection, sexual health and family planning.
18 February	International Asperger's Day	International Asperger's Day highlights the importance of Asperger's syndrome for individuals and society more generally, looking at the positive changes that can be made and helping us gain a better understanding of the autism spectrum.
25 February	Clean Up Australia Day for Business
26 February	Teal Ribbon Day	Teal Ribbon Day is held on the last Wednesday of February and invites Australians to buy and wear a teal ribbon in support of raising awareness for Ovarian Cancer Australia. You can get your Teal Ribbon directly from Ovarian Cancer Australia or from Chemmart Pharmacies, Spotlight and Brazilian Butterfly.
29 February	Rare Diseease Day	Rare Disease Day is an annual event coordinated by EURORDIS and aimed at raising awareness on a national level about rare diseases.

March 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1 March	World Compliment Day
1 March	Clean Up Australia Day
1-31 March	Melanoma March
1-31 March	National Epilepsy Awareness Month	You can wear purple in support of National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, there are lots of community activities, media campaigns and events going on to help spread awareness, including Purple Day on 26 March.
1-7 March	Hearing Awareness Week	This annual event helps bring hearing impairments to the local communities' attention.
3 March	World Hearing Day
6 March	March into Yellow	The March into Yellow challenge raises the profile and awareness of endometriosis, a common and often debilitating disease that affects 1 in 10 Australian women. The event encourages people to wear yellow and raise money in support of finding a cure and for women suffering from the disease.
8 March	International Women's Day
8-14 March	World Glaucoma Week	World Glaucoma Week builds awareness of what is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The week raises funds to advance research on glaucoma.
9-15 March	World Salt Awareness Week
10 March	National Day of Women Living with HIV	The National Network of Women Living with HIV Day was started in 2016 to help highlight and bring attention to women suffering from the disease, who are often neglected when it comes to HIV awareness.
12 March	World Kidney Day	This global awareness campaign focuses its attention on raising awareness for Chronic Kidney Disease, helping people learn more about how to prevent and treat the disease.
13 March	World's Greatest Shave	Every hour someone in Australia is diagnosed with a blood disorder disease and every second hour, someone dies from the disease. The World's Greatest Shave has raised over $120 million since 1998. The money raised goes to support individuals and their families living with lymphoma, myeloma or leukaemia, as well as blood cancer research.
13 March	World Sleep Day
13-20 March	Coeliac Awareness Week	This annual event raises awareness of how to spot the symptoms of coeliac disease. It also provides insight into diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
15 March	Undiagnosed Children's Awareness Day	Approximately 1 in 20 children are born with a genetic disorder, though diagnosis is often rare. Of the children who present to geneticists with syndromic features, 60% may not ever receive a diagnosis. Undiagnosed Children's Awareness Day works to change this
15-22 March	Multiple Birth Awareness Week	Multiple Birth Awareness Week celebrates families raising twins, triplets and beyond. It also looks at the challenges that come with raising young children.
16-22 March	Brain Awareness Week
20 March	National Day of Action agaisnt Bullying and Violence
20 March	International Day of Happiness
20 March	World Oral Health Day
21 March	World Down Syndrome Day	Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement and has always been a part of the human condition. World Down Syndrome Day helps raise awareness of how important access to health care, intervention programs and inclusive education is to the wellbeing of someone with down syndrome.
23-29 March	Kidney Health Week	1 in 3 Australians have an increased risk of kidney disease. Kidney Health Week is a national campaign run at a grassroots level, which raises awareness of the importance of our kidneys, while shining a light on the prevention and early detection of kidney disease.
24 March	World Tuberculosis Day	World Tuberculosis Day is about educating and making people aware of how common tuberculosis is and how it is responsible for the deaths of several million people every year. The day also raises funds to help eliminate tuberculosis as a public health issue in developing countries.
25 March	FND Australia Awareness Day	Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a neurological disorder affecting motor, movement and sensory functions of the body. It is the second most common reason for referral to Neurology worldwide. Despite the prevalence of FND, awareness and understanding of the condition remains limited across the globe. FND Australia Support Services Inc are a Not-for-Profit Charity registered with the ACNC. From UK to Australia, the FND aim to unite voices across oceans and borders in raising #Voices4FND.
26 March	Purple Day for Epilepsy

April 2021

Date	Event	About this event
2 April	Go Blue for Autism	World Autism Awareness Day promotes autism awareness by encouraging everyone to don blue.
2 April	World Autism Day
7 April	World Health Day	This event marks the establishment of the World Health Organisation. Each year, World Health Day rallies behind a specific health issue to raise awareness for.
7-13 April	World Allergy Week	World Allergy Week raises awareness of the impact of allergies with a campaign that raises support and funds for research into allergies. You can participate by wearing a spot of red in your home, school or workplace.
11 April	World Parkinson's Day	World Parkinson's Day raises funds and awareness to help look for a cure. Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological condition that has a serious impact on an aging population, with 25 Australians diagnosed every day. Around 80,000 Australians currently live with the condition.
13 April	Wear Green for Premmies	The Wear Green for Premmies campaign is a day in which you can wear green to show your support for the 25,000 babies born prematurely in Australia every year.
24-30 April	World Immunization Week	Run by the World Health Organisation, this event promotes the life-saving benefits of vaccinations for people around the world and of all ages.
25 April	World Malaria Day	Another World Health Organisation-backed campaign that aims for a 90% reduction in malaria by 2030.
28 April	World Day for Safety and Health at Work	Sponsored by the International Labour Organisation, this event aims to improve awareness of work-related safety, accidents and diseases worldwide.
7 April	World Health Day
15-21 April	World Creativity and Innovation Week
17 April	World Haemophillia Day
22 April	World Mother Earth Day
27 April - 1 May	Patient Experience Week
28 April	Pay It Forward Day

May 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-31 May	Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month	Neurofibromatosis Month aims to provide information to people and healthcare professionals, so that they can learn and understand more about what exactly Neurofibromatosis (NF) is.
1-31 May	Art for Epilepsy	Art for Epilepsy raises money by getting Australian artists to create artwork and sell them for epilepsy.
1-31 May	Miracle Month of May	This raises awareness and funds for premature and sick newborn babies as well as their families and the hospitals that take care of them.
1-31 May	Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month	The Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month helps raise awareness for the 13 multi-systemic, heritable disorders that affect connective tissue, the most abundant tissue in the body. Severe ailments include Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which involves fragile blood vessels and can cause internal organs to spontaneously rupture.
1-31 May	Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Month	Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Month raises awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which more than 5 million people live with.
1-31 May	Mindful in May
1-31 May	65 Roses (cystic fibrosis)
1-31 May	Macular Month
1-31 May	Thyroid Awareness Month
1-31 May	Eczema Awareness Month
3-9 May	National Heart Week
4-10 May	Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week	Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week teaches us more about what Tourettes is and tackles stigmas created by false information about the disorder.
5 May	World Asthma Day	Held every year and organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve awareness around the world.
5 May	World Hand Hygiene Day
6 May	International No Diet Day	International No Diet Day (INDD) celebrates body acceptance and diversity. It encourages us all to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise as well as our body, no matter what our size or shape.
8 May	International Thalassaemia Day	Patients with thalassaemia can suffer from anaemia and many other complications as a result of inadequate red blood cells. International Thalassaemia Day is celebrated every year to commemorate patients and raise awareness of the condition to improve patient care and research.
8 May	World Ovarian Cancer Day
8 May	World Red Cross Day	This day takes place on the day Red Cross founder Henry Dunant was born, celebrating the incredible work done by Red Cross staff and volunteers.
10 May	World Lupus Day	World Lupus Day raises awareness about this autoimmune disease and looks at the way in which it may cause abnormalities in vital organs like the kidneys, lungs and brain.
12 May	May 12th International ME/CFS Awareness Day	May 12th is the International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND). The diseases included in CIND include Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). May 12th was chosen as the official day as it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale who was believed to have suffered from ME/CFS. Around May 12th each year, buildings and landmarks around Australia light up in blue to raise awareness about ME/CFS.
13-19 May	Schizophrenia Awareness Week	Schizophrenia Awareness Week tackles the stigmatised and marginalised individuals living with schizophrenia throughout Australia. The week aims to teach people more about the facts and work towards dispelling the myths.
14-18 May	Myopia Awareness Week	This week helps raise awareness for myopia throughout Australian communities. It draws attention to the essential role optometrists continue to play in altering the way we approach and treat myopia.
15 May	International Day of Families
15 May	Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Global Awareness Day	Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Global Awareness Day raises awareness for a rare disease that affects more than 2000 people in Australia.
17 May	World Hypertension Day
17-20 May	Pneumonia Awareness Week	This week-long event aims to educate Australians about the risks and impacts of pneumonia.
17-24 May	Schizophrenia Awareness Week
18-24 May	National Volunteer Week
19 May	World IBD Day	World IBD Day is organised by patient organisations and fights for those suffering from inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease.
24 May	World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
24-30 May	National Palliative Care Week	Organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health, this week of events draws attention to how important palliative care is for people affected by chronic diseases.
24-30 May	Food Allergy Awareness Week
25 May	World Thyroid Day	World Thyroid Day campaigns for those suffering from this disease and recognises the medical professionals worldwide who are fighting it.
25-31 May	Exercise Right Week	This event aims to motivate more Australians to get fit by teaching them about the benefits of exercise and how they can create their own regimes and exercise plans.
25-31 May	Spinal Health Week	Spinal Health Week raises awareness for the importance of spinal health, which can have a huge impact on improving our overall health and wellbeing.
28 May	Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
29 May	Wear White at Work Day
30 May	World MS Day	World MS Day focuses on improving the quality of life for those suffering from MS and helps teach people more about the disease.
31 May	World No Tobacco Day	This is an annual event aiming to show the harm the tobacco industry poses to the sustainable development of nations.

June 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-30 June	Bowel Cancer Awareness Month	Bowel cancer is commonly diagnosed in Australia. It is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening.
1-30 June	Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month	Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and is the leading preventable viral cause of developmental disabilities. CMV Month raises awareness of CMV in an attempt to improve lives and teach people more.
1-30 June	National Burns Awareness Month
1-5 June	Orthoptic Awareness Week	Orthoptic Awareness Week is held each year by the Orthoptic Association of Australia and helps promote the importance of taking care of your eyes with regular eye examinations.
1-7 June	Haemochromatosis Awareness Week	Haemochromatosis Awareness Week raises awareness of haemochromatosis, or inherited iron overload disorder, by teaching communities more about the condition.
1-7 June	Heart Rhythm Week	Arrhythmias are responsible for between 23,000 and 33,000 sudden cardiac arrest deaths each year. Many of these deaths could be avoided with greater public awareness of their risks and symptoms, which is where Heart Rhythm week looks to make a difference.
11-17 June	Infant Mental Health Awareness Week	Infant Mental Health Awareness Week encourages government, industry and consumers to look at the needs of babies and toddlers and to invest in the essential services that support children in their earliest years.
14 June	World Blood Donor Day	World Blood Donor Day aims to remind us all about the importance of blood donation and how much more blood is needed to help all those who need it.
14-20 June	National Blood Donor Week
15-21 June	International Men's Health Week	International Men's Health Week promotes awareness of the importance of good health in men, boys and their families.
17 June	Red Apple Day	By purchasing the red apple pin, Australians can help awareness for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
19 June	World Sickle Cell Day	Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder where abnormal haemoglobin is produced. World Sickle Cell day was established to raise awareness of the disease, to improve treatment and help find a cure.
21 June	International Day of Yoga	The word 'yoga' comes from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite. International Day of Yoga promotes the importance of the union between the body and consciousness to help us all lead a healthier life.
29 June	World Scleroderma Day	Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease. World Scleroderma Day highlights the brave people living with this disease to demand equal treatment and care for people with scleroderma.

July 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-31 July	Dry July	Dry July is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the lives of adults living with cancer. By giving up alcohol for the month of July, it's a good opportunity to raise awareness of individual drinking habits and the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle.
All July	JulEYE
12-18 July	National Dietbetes Week	1.1 million Australians live with diabetes. National Diabetes Week is a fundraising event which helps to raise awareness and work towards prevention.
24 July	Stress Down Day
26 July - 2 August	DonateLife Week	This week-long event aims to promote the critical importance of organ and tissue donation.
27 July - 2 August	National Pain Week	National Pain Week aims to contribute to the de-stigmatisation of the experience of chronic pain.
28 July	World Hepatitis Day	With lots of local events, World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness in Australia and worldwide of hepatitis.
30 July	Gastroschisis Awareness Day	Gastroschisis is a birth defect that causes the intestines to protrude from a hole in the abdomen. There is still a 10% mortality rate due to complications or related defects and infections. The condition affects 1 out of every 2229 babies according to the CDC. Gastroschisis Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the issue and find solutions.

August 2021

Date	Event	About this event
1-31 August	We'll Make a Change	Through a series of events, business leaders help raise money to support the vital work of CPL and create new opportunities for Queenslanders living with disability.
1-31 August	MS Readathon - One month challenge	The MS Readathon is a reading-based fundraiser run by Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA). It encourages people of all ages to read and improve their literacy whilst raising community awareness of those living with MS.
1-31 August	Tradies National Health Month
1-7 August	World Breastfeeding Week	An annual event every first week in August, aiming to highlight the benefits that breastfeeding can bring.
2-8 August	National EOS Awareness Week	National EOS Awareness Week is a full week that helps raise awareness for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders in Australia.
3-9 August	Dental Health Week	Everyone is encouraged to visit their dentist or find a new one during this yearly event.
3-9 August	Sleep Awareness Week
4-10 August	OCD and Anxiety Disorders Week	Anxiety Disorders week is an awareness week dedicated to OCD and Anxiety Disorder sufferers.
7 August	Crazy Hair Day	Crazy Hair Day is a day where you go crazy with your hair. This annual fundraising event is organised by Cystic Fibrosis Victoria (CFV) and is a fun way to engage schools, raise awareness and celebrate the start of the new term.
7 August	Jeans for Genes Day	Jeans for Genes Day is a huge fundraising event for the Children's Medical Research Institute. The day aims to work towards reducing the number of children born with genetic illnesses.
8 August	Dying to Know Day	Dying To Know Day is an annual day dedicated to creating conversations about death, dying and bereavement.
13 August	Left Handers Day
14 August	Red Nose Day	Red Nose Day is the major fundraiser for Red Nose. The funds raised go towards saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood.
16-22 August	Kidney Kar Rally	The Kidney Kar Rally is Kidney Health Australia's longest running event. Programs are designed to give children with kidney disease the opportunity to socialise and make long term friends.
17-23 August	National Wound Awareness Week	Around 300,000 Australians suffer lower leg ulcers which require regular care. The Australian Wound Management Association works with nurses, doctors and health members to bring about better care for all sufferers, most of whom are elderly.
20-26 August	Healthy Bones Action Week	Australians will come together to raise awareness about the importance of healthy bones. The event will run over 6 days.
20 August	World Mosquito Day	World Mosquito Day commemorates British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery of the link between female mosquitoes and malaria.
23-29 August	Speech Pathology Week	Speech Pathology Week raises awareness about swallowing disorders, as well as the work of speech pathologists.
23 August	The Bloody Long Walk	The Bloody Long Walk is a 35km walking challenge in Melbourne that raises money to find a cure for Mitochondrial disease (mito).
28 August	Daffodil Day	Daffodil Day is a well-known fundraising event in Cancer Council's calendar, helping support all Australians affected by cancer.
28 August	Tracky Dack Day	On the last Friday in August, you can wear tracksuit pants - 'trackies' - to help fundraise for sick kids.
31 August	International Overdose Awareness Day	The day commemorates those lost to overdoses and the families affected. It also raises awareness about overdosing and looks at what preventative measures can be taken.
31 August - 7 September	National Stroke Week	Strokes are Australia's second single greatest killer, with over 60,000 strokes occurring each year. National Stroke Week gives the community to get involved, raise money and support the national campaign.

September 2021

Date	Event	About this event
31 August-7 September	National Stroke Week	Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability, but more than 80% of strokes can be prevented.
1-30 September	International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month	Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia.
1-30 September	Liptember	Helping start the conversation about women's mental health, by popping a little colour on.
1 September	Gold Bow Day
1-7 September	Asthma Week	Spring is the season where the weather warms, flowers begin to bloom and there’s an overall sense of new beginning in the air.
6-12 Septembner	Birth Trauma Awareness Week	The delivery of a baby is a positive event for many women, but for some it can be a mixed experience or even very negative, resulting in physical and/or psychological injuries (trauma) with lasting negative impacts on their lives. We are here to help women and their partners who are struggling with ongoing problems related to the birthing experience.
7-11 September	Women's Health Week	Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority.
9 September	FASD Day	Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. People all around the world gather for events to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and the plight of individuals and families who struggle with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
10 September	World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September	R U OK? Day	A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE. R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
12 September	World First Aid Day
21-25 September	Headache and Migraine Week
21-25 September	Dementia awareness week	Dementia Australia represents the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care
22 September	World Car-free Day
29 September	World Heart Day