2 to 9 July

NAIDOC Week seeks to bring more recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is For our Elders. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and celebrate Indigenous histories, cultures achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. #NAIDOC2023 #ForOurElders

25 August

Wear It Purple is a youth-led volunteer organisation that strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Celebrate Wear It Purple Day on 25 August, so that “everybody has the right to be proud of who they are”. Check out the resources – from the colour run activity to downloading a Zoom background, it’s simple to get involved. Visit wearitpurple.org for more information.

31 August

Fifty per cent of all Australians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. Daffodil Day is a fundraising event run by Cancer Council Australia and it is the biggest fundraising event on the Cancer Council’s calendar. For more information, please visit daffodilday.com.au. #DaffodilDayAppeal2023

9 September

World First Aid Day has been organised by the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. Together, the societies raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives. This year it’s about first aid going digital, and there’s an app being released to coincide with the day. Visit globalfirstaidcentre.org/revealing-the-theme-of-world-first-aid-day-2023/.