| July 2012 | |
|---|---|
| 2-8 July | 
Celebrate NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week in
July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people. NAIDOC originally stood for 'National Aborigines and
Islanders Day Observance Committee'. This committee was once responsible for
organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has become the
name of the week itself. The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous
community, but also in government agencies, schools, local councils and
workplaces.
National
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| 3 July |
Asalha Puja Day - Buddhist
Asalha Puja, or Asanha Puja or Dhamma Day, is a celebration of the
foundation of the Sangha (the community of Buddhist monks).
International
|
| 6 July |
Tracky Dack Day
TLC for Kids
TLC for kids offers the fastest support to kids and families in hospital in
Australia. On July 6 they will be holding their annual 'Tracky Dack Day' which
invites Australians to 'dack up' and wear a pair of trackies to raise awareness
and money for kids battling illnesses in hospital.
For these kids, trackies represent wellness and normality as they're encouraged each morning to change out of their pyjamas to keep a healthy mindset. Simply hold your own 'Tracky Dack Day' at your School, Workplace, Club or with your mates, collect a gold coin donation from everyone who participates and deposit the funds via the TLC for kids website. If you can't dack up, you can wear a sticker to show your support.
National
|
| 7 July | 
International Day of Cooperatives
United Nations
International Day of Cooperatives is a day used by the United Nations to
celebrate the role of cooperatives in economic social and cultural development,
and in the achievement of social policy objectives.
International
|
| 8-14 July | 
Diabetes Awareness Week
Diabetes Australia
Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise
awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of
the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how type 2 can be prevented.
National
1300 136 588
GPO BOX 3156
CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 11 July |
World Population Day
United Nations
World Population Day serves to both celebrate humanity itself, and to
remind us that we need to look after each other and the planet we live on.
International
|
| 13 July |
The 13th "Don't Be One Of The Unlucky Ones"
Fire Foundation Ltd
Friday The 13th "Don't Be One Of The Lucky Ones" is a National Fire Safety
& Awareness Campaign focussing on fire prevention at home. The campaign runs
each time Friday The 13th appears in a calendar year and is focussed on each
campaign the focus is on a different safety message. Here's a taste of what
you'll see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a3teIqU61M&feature=related
National
(07) 3397 4320
(07) 3397 4329
|
| 16-21 July | 
National Farm Safety Week
Farmsafe Australia's Operations Centre
National Farm Safety Week aims to raise awareness of farm safety issues in
rural communities across Australia.
National
02 6752 8218
02 6752 6639
P O Box 256
MOREE NSW 2400 |
| 18 July |
Nelson Mandela International Day
United Nations
The UN and the Nelson Mandela Foundation call on people across the world to
devote 67 minutes of their time to helping people on Nelson Mandela
International Day - one minute for each year Nelson Mandela devoted his life to
serving humanity.
International
|
| 20 July |
Ramadan begins - Islam
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during
this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete
fast.
International
|
| 21 July (date to be confirmed) |
National Hoodie Day
Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience
(AIME)
AIME sells hoodies designed by one of their students each year to raise
funds used to help indigenous students finish school at the same rate as every
Australian child.
National
0406 702 431 (Media enquiries only)
Gadigal House,
166 George Street, Redfern NSW 2016 REDFERN NSW 2016 |
| 21-28 July | 
Pituitary Awareness Week
Australian Pituitary Foundation Ltd
Pituitary disorders are relatively rare yet complicated conditions that
require specialist coordinated health care. Pituitary Awareness Week aims to
increase the availability of information and support for the disorders.
National
|
| 22 July | 
Fragile X Awareness Day
Fragile X Association
Fragile X Awareness Day is held on July 22 internationally. It is held to
raise awareness of Fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited
intellectual disability.
National
|
| 27 July | 
Stress Down Day
Lifeline Australia
Stress Down Day is a fundraising event to help cover the cost of running
Lifeline's 24 hour telephone counseling line - 13 11 14. Workplaces participate
by enjoying a day of stress reducing activities, including wearing casual dress
to work, in exchange for a donation to the cause.
National
|
| 27 July | 
Schools Tree Day
Planet Ark
Each year around 250,000 Australian school students participate in Schools
Tree Day - a special National Tree Day event just for kids. It's a great
opportunity for children to learn about nature, get outside and have fun at the
same time. This Schools Tree Day, all schools and their students are encouraged
get involved and plant some trees for a healthier planet!
National
|
| 28 July | 
World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis Australia
World Hepatitis Day raises awareness of chronic hepatitis B and C with
events and activities organised in all participating cities.
International
|
| 29 July |
National Tree Day
Planet Ark
Planet Ark is calling for people to connect with nature by getting involved
in National Tree Day, Australia's largest tree-planting and nature care event.
Celebrating its 17th year in 2012, National Tree Day, proudly sponsored by Toyota, sees communities work together to protect their natural environment by planting and caring for native trees and shrubs. Each year over 300,000 people take part at 3,500 sites around the country. More than 17 million seedlings have been planted in the event's history. People can participate by becoming National Tree Day site coordinators or attending plantings in their local areas.
National
|
| 29 July |
National Stepfamily Awareness Day
The Stepfamily Association of Victoria
The last Sunday in July has been designated as 'National Stepfamily
Awareness Day'. A day dedicated to the stepfamily, it provides an opportunity to
acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do.
National
|
| 29 July - 4 August |
Missing Persons Week
Australian Federal Police
National Missing Persons Week aims to raise awareness about the significant
number of young Australians reported missing. Out of the estimated 35,000 people
who are reported missing each year, approximately 20,000 are under the age of
18.
National
1800 000 634
PO Box 401
CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
| 30 July - 5 August | 
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week aims to increase public knowledge of the
permanent physical condition that affects movement. Cerebral Palsy is the most
common physical disability in children.
National
( 08) 9443 0211
PO Box 61
MOUNT LAWLEY WA 6929 |
| 31 July (date to be confirmed) |
National Premmie Day
Lifes Little Treasures
National Premmie Day is a national day to celebrate premature babies and
children, and to remember those babies that didn't survive.
National
Lifes Little Treasures Inc
PO Box476 CHADSTONE CENTRE RP VIC 3148 |
July National Days and Celebrations
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