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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
May is Australia’s biggest Morning Tea month. 23rd May is the official day but you can host an event anytime throughout May or June. It’s simple, fun and best of all for a great cause! All you need to do is set a date, brainstorm some morning tea ideas, invite your guests and raise money to help support the fight against cancer.
Read moreBowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is an annual initiative of Bowel Cancer Australia running throughout the month of June (1-30 June), to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 77 Australians every week. Bowel cancer is the third most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting both men and women almost equally and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message – saving lives through early…
Read moreCancer Research Awareness Month
Cancer Research Awareness Month is a national awareness month designed to raise awareness of the importance of funding young, innovative cancer researchers.
Read moreRed Apple Day
A highlight of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is Red Apple Day when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon and apple themed fundraising activities.
Read morePTSD Awareness Day
National PTSD Awareness Day is a day dedicated to creating awareness regarding PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It is acknowledged annually on the 27th of June.
Read moreHealthier Work Case Study Book Launch Breakfast
Join Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Work Safety Commissioner – Greg Jones, Healthier Work and the Canberra business community for breakfast as we launch the 2018-19 Healthier Work Case Study Book. The book features an array of case studies from ACT businesses that have developed and implemented health and wellbeing initiatives within their workplace. Attendees will hear from Minister Stephen-Smith and a number of Healthier Work Recognised workplaces, followed by a panel discussion tackling the topic of sustainability of workplace health…
Read moreDry July
Dry July challenges people to give up alcohol in July and raise money for people affected by cancer. DJ19_DryJuly_Summary
Read moreNAIDOC Week
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society.
Read moreDiabetes Week
Aims to raise the awareness of diabetes in the community. Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic condition
Read moreStress Down Day
Wedneday 24th July 2019 is Stress Down Day, a fun and easy initiative designed to reduce stress and raise vital funds for Lifeline Australia. Research shows that 90% of Australians need to stress less – with 74% of people reporting being stressed from work. Lifeline Australia needs your support to reduce workplace stress in 2019 by registering a record number of workplaces to participate and implement simple activities that can reduce stress. “Stress Down Day provides a great opportunity for…
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