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Over 3 million Australians struggle with anxiety or depression each year. Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month in October focuses on care and resources for families and those suffering.
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One in a thousand people in the world has a bleeding disorder, and one in five thousand has hemophilia. Those numbers may sound small for some or massive for others, but this means that of the 8 billion p...
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Borderline Personality Disorder Week Awareness Week in Australia is an opportunity to learn about this mental illness, how to best interact with persons suffering, and how to manage it. Borderline perso...
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Fight cancer and have a fun night in with your gal-pals! Choose any night in October to host a girls' night, be it a movie night, card games, wine tasting, or whatever you like. To get started, register y...
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Golf Month seeks to entice new and lagged golfers to the game of golf each October in Australia.
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Fight children's cancer and enjoy a ride with your mates! Choose any day during the month to host a cycle tour anywhere in the country. To get started, register your event with the Great Cycle Challenge....
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National Day in Tuvalu marks the anniversary of October 1, 1978, the official day the island nation achieved independence from Britain. National Day is a national holiday.
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Fight breast cancer and have a delightful breakfast with your mates! Choose any day in October to host a pink ribbon breakfast. To get started, register your event with the Breast Cancer Foundation, Plan...
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Each October, the March of Dimes of Canada & Polio Australia sponsor Polio Awareness Month. Many Canadians believe that polio is merely a part of Canadian history – a forgotten disease. But polio is a ge...
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Australian Senior's Month (previously a week in August) showcases a public appreciation for the invaluable contributions mature citizens make to Australian society and improving attitudes towards senior c...
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Shoctober focuses on teaching people in the workplace how to use a defibrillator and the physical symptoms of cardiac arrest a person exhibits who needs one. This month-long campaign is an opportunity to...
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National Amputee Awareness Week raises awareness of amputation and provides an opportunity for individuals to tell their stories. This week is about demonstrating support for amputees in their life journe...
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Daylight Savings in Australia’s Southern states commences on the 1st Sunday of October (Spring Forward ) and ends on the 1st Sunday in April (Fall Back). On this day, we move the clock one hour ahead at...
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The Australian Rugby League was created in 1908. The NRL Grand Final is its National Championship Game, held annually.
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NEW ZEALAND CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS Grandparents Day in New Zealand is a heartfelt occasion dedicated to celebrating grandparents' invaluable role in families and communities. This significant event is c...
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The King’s Birthday is a national holiday in Australia. Australia is one of several constitutional monarchies that consider the English King head of state. Most states celebrate this day in June, Western...
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Labour Day in Australia is a National Holiday. Still, it is a bit complicated as each territory has its day to celebrate, which can occur in March, May, and October. Labour Day represents the internatio...
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Based upon the "Ten Principles of Fair Trade" and the "17 Sustainable Development Goals," Anti-Poverty Week in Australia seeks to: Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of povert...
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Focused on improving the health and well-being of Australians through nutrition, Australia’s annual Nutrition Week seeks to educate people on healthy eating habits and smart food choices. Recipes are made...
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Veterans have served Australia bravely, and attending to their health needs post-service is the focus of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans' Health Week focuses on the services available to our...