NEWS AND EVENTS
UPCOMING
EVENTS
2022–23
National Close the Gap Day
16 March
Close the Gap Day supports health equality for First Nations Peoples. On 16 March, consider hosting an activity at work, home, school or in your community to help make a difference. See the Closing the Gap website for ideas and to register: closethegap.org.au/closethe-gap-day.
Neighbours Every Day
26 March
Neighbours Every Day promotes practical and effective ways to help address loneliness across our communities. You can register an event to celebrate your neighbours and create belonging on the initiative’s website: neighbourseveryday.org/about-neighbour-day.
Wear Purple
26 March
On 26 March each year, people around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Find out how you can take part at purpleday.org.
World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
24 May
Schizophrenia affects more than 20 million people around the world. This yearly event is about raising awareness about this mental health condition, and breaking down the stigma and prejudice surrounding it.
National Sorry Day
26 May
National Sorry Day, held every year on 26 May, remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
National Reconciliation Week
27 May to 3 June
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023 (#NRW2023), Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation every day – where we live, work and socialise. Learn more at reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week.
World Environment Day
5 June
This 5 June, the focus of World Environment Day is solutions to plastic pollution. Check out the World Environment Day website to find out how you can help in the global effort to #BeatPlasticPolution: worldenvironmentday.global.
Men’s Health Week
13 to 19 June
In mid-June, International Men’s Health Week highlights the importance of men’s and boys’ physical, emotional and mental health. Western Sydney University coordinates Men’s Health Week in Australia, and its website explains how you can take part: westernsydney.edu.au/mens-health-week.