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1-7 June
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Organisation: The Australian Thyroid Foundation
Thyroid Awareness Week highlights thyroid health
research, treatments and outcomes, and the importance of good thyroid health.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: (02) 9890 6962
Website: www.thyroidfoundation.com.au/
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1-8 June
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Organisation: The Australian Society for Medical
Research
Medical Research Week is organised by The
Australian Society for Medical Research, and comprises of expositions,
meetings, lectures, debates and many more events to highlight current medical
research issues.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 9256 5450
Email: asmr@alwaysonline.net.au
Website: www.asmr.org.au/
Address: 145 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
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1-21 June
Today
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Organisation: Open Family Australia
The 21 Challenge is your chance to help homeless
youth by doing something you love, perhaps something you don't love, or maybe
something you've never done before, for 21 continuous days in June. You might
stop using swear words, eating chocolate, wearing makeup or you could start
something like going to yoga every day for 21 days, only drinking water or
sporting a crazy hairstyle. The 21 Challenge starts on June 1st and finishes
on June 21st, the longest night of the year in the southern hemisphere and
one of the most difficult nights for young people living on the streets.
Participants raise funds while undertaking their Challenge with all the
benefits of their efforts going towards Open Family Australia's Outreach
programs to benefit at-risk and homeless young people.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 1300 669 900
Website: www.21challenge.com.au
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2 June
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Organisation: International Fund for Animal
Welfare
Launched in 2008 by IFAW, National Whale Day is a
celebration of the whales and dolphins that migrate to our coastlines
annually and Australia's position as a world leader in whale conservation.
Join us by running or taking part in an event in your local area.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 9288 4973
Email: rkathriner@ifaw.org
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3 June
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Mabo Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1992
High Court decision in the case brought by Eddie Mabo and others which
recognised the existence in Australia of native title rights. The historic
court decision buried the legal description of early Australia as 'terra
nullius', or 'no man's land."
National/State: National
Contact
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3-9 June
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Organisation: Bowel Cancer Australia
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise public
awareness of a disease that claims the life of one Australian every two
hours. 1 in 12 Australians will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime and it
is the second largest cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer. It affects
both men and women, young and old.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 9923 8269
Fax: 02 9923 8290
Website: www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/
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4 June
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Organisation: United Nations
The purpose of International Day of Innocent
Children Victims of Aggression is to acknowledge the pain suffered by
children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and
emotional abuse.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.un.org/observances/days.shtml
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5 June
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Organisation: United Nations
World Environment Day aims to be the world's
biggest and most widely celebrated environmental action event.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.unep.org/wed/
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6 June
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Organisation: Bowel Cancer Australia
On Red Apple Day Australians are encouraged to
help raise funds for bowel cancer research and awareness through the purchase
of an apple pin.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 9923 8269
Fax: 02 9923 8290
Website: www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/
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8 June
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Organisation: The Ocean Project
World Oceans Day is a chance to celebrate what
the ocean provides for every person.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.theoceanproject.org/wod/
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11-15 June
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Organisation: Kidsafe WA
Safety in Schools week aims to reduce the
incidence of school injury through education.
National/State: WA
Contact
Phone: (08) 9340 8509
Email: kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au
Address: GPO Box D184
PERTH WA 6840 |
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11-17 June
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Organisation: Men's Health Information and
Resource Centre
International Men's Health Week aims to increase
awareness of the importance of good health in men, boys and their families.
National/State: International
Contact
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12 June
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Organisation: United Nations
World Day Against Child Labour aims to focus
attention on the global extent of child labour and the efforts needed to
eliminate it.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.un.org/en/events/childlabourday/
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12-15 June
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Organisation: Australian Government Initiative
National Cyber Security Awareness Week is
designed to raise awareness among Australians of cyber security risks and
simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial
information online.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 6271 7062
Email: onlinesecurity@dbcde.gov.au.
Website: www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
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14 June
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Organisation: Australian Red Cross Blood Service
World Blood Donor Day is a reminder of the
importance of blood donation. 1 in 3 people will need blood in their
lifetime, while just 1 in 30 people currently donate.
National/State: International
Contact
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14-21 June
Today
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Organisation: Australian Homoeopathic Association
A week used to raise awareness of the benefits of
homeopathic treatments. Celebrated on the anniversary of the birthday of Dr
Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homœopathy, in 1755
National/State: International
Contact
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15 June
(date to be confirmed) |
Organisation: International Network for the
Presvention of Elder Abuse
Used to spread knowledge of the abuse of Older
people, World Elder Abuse Awareness day aims to eliminate the abuse of older
people across the world.
National/State: International
Contact
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17 June
(date to be confirmed) |
Organisation: Cancer Council NSW
The City Mile Dash is used by the NSW Cancer
Council to spread awareness of the dangers of an unhealthy and sedentary
lifestyle in men, who have a 1 in 2 chance of developing cancer in their
lifetime. To encourage a healthy lifestyle all Sydney workers are encouraged
to enter and enjoy the mile dash alongside the Sydney Harbour.
National/State: NSW
Contact
Phone: 1300 65 65
Email: citymiledash@nswcc.org.au
Website: www.citymiledash.com.au
Address: 153 Dowling Rd
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 |
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17 June
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Organisation: United Nations
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
to promote public awareness of the issue, as well as developing a focus on
the effects of climate change.
National/State: International
Contact
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17-23 June
Today
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Organisation: Alcohol and other Drugs Council of
Australia
Drug Action Week aims to the issues that accompany
drug and alcohol use. It is also an opportunity to recognise the achievements
of the workers who work hardest to reduce drug-related harm.
National/State: National
Contact
Email: info@drugactionweek.org.au
Website: www.drugactionweek.org.au/
Address: PO Box 269
WODEN ACT 2606 |
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17-23 June
Today
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Organisation: The Refugee Council Of Australia
Refugee Week is used to inform the public about
refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian
society.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 02 9211 9333
Email: info@refugeecouncil.org.au
Website: www.refugeeweek.org.au/
Address: 4A6, 410 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 |
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18-22 June
Today
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Organisation: Queensland Community Foundation
The purpose of Philanthropy Week is to raise
awareness of philanthropy itself, honour those who make an outstanding
contribution to the community and advance support for the state's charities
and community service organisations through sustainable giving. During the
week the Queensland Community Foundation holds an awards luncheon to
recognise significant philanthropic achievements.
National/State: QLD
Contact
Website: www.qcf.org.au/default.asp
Address: GPO Box 450
BRISBANE QLD 4001 |
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20 June
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Organisation: United Nations
World Refugee Day is used to raise awareness of
the difficult lives led by refugees.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/
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21 June
Today
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Organisation: MND Australia
MND Global Day raises awareness of Motor Neurone
Disease (MND), which is a progressive neurological disease.
National/State: NSW
Contact
Phone: 1800 777 175
Email: info@mndaust.asn.au
Website: www.mndaust.asn.au/
Address: PO Box 990
GLADESVILLE NSW 1675 |
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23 June
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Organisation: United Nations
The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate
the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the
contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work
of public servants, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the
public sector.
National/State: International
Contact
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24 June
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Organisation: Multiple Sclerosis Queensland
The Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride is a fundraising
event for Multiple Sclerosis.
National/State: Brisbane
Contact
Phone: 1800 287 367
Email: events@msqld.org.au
Website: brissietothebay.com.au/
Address: Locked Bag 370
COORPAROO QLD 4151 |
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24-30 June
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Organisation: Continence Foundation of Australia
World Continence Awareness Week aims to increase
understanding of the health habits that will help people avoid bladder and
bowel issues in their lifetimes.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 03 9347 2522
Email: info@continence.org.au
Website: www.continence.org.au/
Address: 30-32 Sydney Rd
BRUNSWICK VIC 3056 |
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25 June
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Organisation: United Nations
The Day of the Seafarer celebrates the unique
contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international
seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole.
Contact
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26 June
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Organisation: United Nations
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking is a day used to raise awareness of the threat to public health
and safety that illicit drugs pose.
National/State: International
Contact
Website: www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/
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27 June
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Organisation: Positive Women
Positive Women Victoria strongly supports Global
HIV testing day with the aim to assist people who are HIV positive and are
not aware of their status in order to prevent further HIV infections
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 9076 6918
Email: info@positivewomen.org.au
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29 June
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Organisation: SIDS and Kids
Red Nose Day is the national fundraising event
day for SIDS and Kids held throughout the month of June. Red Nose Day
provides critical funding for a 24-hour bereavement support service,
community education to reduce incidents of SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents,
and research into areas such as SIDS and stillbirth. To date it is estimated
that SIDS and Kids has saved the lives of over 6,500 babies across Australia.
National/State: National
Contact
Phone: 1300 173 366
Email: rednoseday@sidsandkids.org
Website: www.rednoseday.com.au/
Address: Suite 1, 98 Morang Road,
HAWTHORN VIC 3122 |
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29 June
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Organisation: Scleroderma Australia
We campaign for a world in which equal rights,
treatments and care are offered to people with scleroderma, and in which such
diseases are not forgotten, but afforded the consideration and attention of
other more widely known diseases. Having a disease that nobody has heard of
is a lonely business. So World Scleroderma Day was created to raise awareness
of what it means to have this disabling disease. June 29 is a day to
recognise the bravery of those who live with this disease and to demand equal
treatment and equal care for people with scleroderma.
National/State: International
Contact
Phone: 02 9990 5159
Website: www.sclerodermaaustralia.com.au/
Address: C/- St. Vincent's Hospital
47 Victoria Parade FITZROY VIC 3065 |
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