1 March 2025

On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement of solidarity to end all forms of discrimination.

This year is the tenth anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day and the theme is “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights”. Learn more

7 March 2025

Thirty years ago, the world committed to a bold vision for gender equality through the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Since then, we’ve seen women break barriers, reshape policies, and ignite global movements. Yet, despite significant progress, the promises made remain largely unfulfilled for millions of women worldwide. We are simply not where we should be.

It’s time to turn promises into progress. Learn more

17 to 23 March 2025

​Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

Y​ou can wear orange to show your support, or you can attend/host a Harmony Week event. Learn more

17 to 23 March 2025

Celebrating different minds. What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. Learn more

20 March 2025

CARING AND SHARING

This year’s theme reminds us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger. Learn more

20 March 2025

For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country, in schools, businesses and community groups, have shown their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity by marking National Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday in March each year.

Every National Close the Gap Day, we have an opportunity to send our governments a clear message that Australians value health equality as a fundamental right for all.

On National Close the Gap Day we encourage you to host an activity in your workplace, home, community or school. Learn more

30 March 2025

Celebrated every year on March 30th, World Bipolar Day (WBD) is a world-wide awareness initiative of ISBD in conjunction with the Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD) and the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF).

Through international collaboration, WBD provides a platform for:

• Global education
• Open discussion
• Improved sensitivity about bipolar disorder
  
  

31 March 2025

What is trans day of visibility?

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements!

On 31 March celebrate with gender diverse people all around Australia by sharing stories, starting conversations, and attending events. Learn more

7 April 2025

World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.

2025 Focus: Global Action for Universal Health

The theme for 2025 underscores the commitment to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring that all individuals and communities have access to the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. It calls for a global effort to bridge gaps in health equity, access, and quality. Learn more

23 April 2025

World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) on 23 April annually brings global awareness and literacy to this issue and brings the relevant professional agencies committed to this cause together. Learn more

28 April 2025

Prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is an awareness-raising campaign intended to focus international attention on the magnitude of the problem and on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries. Learn more

12 May 2025

IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The Internation Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence. Learn more

17 May 2025

On May 17 we acknowledge IDAHOBIT as a day for our communities to go rainbow, and stand up against discrimination. 17 April is an opportunity to celebrate the pride and allyship of the people who have worked to build equality around the world and to raise awareness of the discrimination LGBTQIA+ people still face today. Learn more

19-25 May 2025

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event provides an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go. Learn more

24 May 2025

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day serves to break the stigma and raise awareness for better mental health care. Learn more

27 May to 3 June 2025

Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together.

Learn more

5 June 2025

Republic of Korea will host World Environment Day 2025 with a focus on ending plastic pollution.

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Held annually since 1973, the Day has also become a vital platform for promoting progress on the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals. With the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at the helm, over 150 countries participate each year. Learn more

9 to 15 June 2025

What is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week?

Infant mental health is an often overlooked and misunderstood subject. Infant Mental Health Awareness Week provides an annual opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing.

The Parent-Infant Foundation has set the theme and co-ordinated Infant Mental Health Awareness Week since 2017, during which time it has grown into a global event. Learn more

9 to 15 June 2025

Men's Health Week is a great opportunity for organisations, workplaces, and communities to focus on some of the different ways men and boys can become healthier. One way you can do this is by taking advantage of the free Know Your Man Facts toolkits on a range of men's health topics, such as Men's Mental Health, Men's Heart Health, Exercise + Men's Health, and Mateship + Men's Health. The latest Know Your Man Facts toolkit on Men's Health Checks, explains how health checks can save lives, and which ones men should have at different life stages. Learn more

11 June 2025

11 June - a day to say 'thank you'

Thank a First Responder Day is a national day of appreciation for first responders and their families. Hosted on June 11, 2025, we call on the community to show their appreciation to local first responders by simply saying 'thank you'. Learn more

20 June 2025

Refugees need our solidarity now more than ever. Solidarity means keeping our doors open, celebrating their strengths and achievements, and reflecting on the challenges they face.

Solidarity with people forced to flee also means finding solutions to their plight – ending conflicts so they can return home in safety, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive in the communities that have welcomed them, and providing countries with the resources they need to include and support refugees. Learn more