We’ve put together a list of important dates and events to help you raise awareness and promote wellbeing in your workplace.
We suggest you select one or two each quarter and get creative with how you show your support for mental and physical health initiatives at work.
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May 2021
Schizophrenia Awareness Day
This day brings awareness to challenges faced by millions of people living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia worldwide, and aims to education the public on the steps we can all take to break down the stigma and discrimination surrounding this much misunderstood illness. ...
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory marking the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. ...
June 2021
Men’s Health Week
Men's Health Week provides a platform for challenging and debating key issues in men's health and to raise the profile of men, their health outcomes and health needs around the country each June. ...
International Day of Yoga
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. ...
July 2021
Lifeline Stress Down Day
We all need a little bit of fun right now, so Lifeline WA is calling on all Western Australians to “Stress Down and Dress Up” in July. ...
International Day of Friendship
To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation. ...
September 2021
R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world. ...
October 2021
International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". ...
WA Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October kicking off with World Mental Health Day on October 10, with an to aim at increasing mental wellbeing in WA communities. ...
November 2021
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us. Help your friends, family & co-workers get excited about making kindness the norm! ...
December 2021
International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. ...
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