We are happy to provide the dates of awareness days, weeks and months to assist our members and other organisations. The dates listed for each month may be subject to change so please confirm them with the relevant organisations before planning any associated activities.
Organisation: Ovarian Cancer Australia
Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our program
Location: National
Organisation: HeartKids Australia
HeartKids aims to raise awareness for all aspects of children's heart disease. They support children with heart diseases, as well as their families, including those who have lost young children. Heart Kids works towards reducing both the incidence and the mortality rates of childhood heart disease. During the month there is a particular emphasis on February 14th.
Location: National
Organisation: Cancer Council Australia
World Cancer Day - acknowledging the impact of cancer on people around the world. Today is used to recognise efforts to improve cancer prevention, treatment and care.
Location: International
Organisation: Duchenne Foundation
Every year the week surrounding Valentine's Day is Duchenne Awareness Week. Each year around the world, nearly 20,000 children, mostly boys, are born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. These children rarely live longer than their parents.
Location: National
Organisation: Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (Qld)
International Asperger's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of people with Asperger's Syndrome, a developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. It is also an opportunity to show support for their families and carers.
Location: International
Organisation: DonateLife
DonateLife Week is the national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation in Australia and is led by the Organ and Tissue Authority as part of the Australian Government's National Reform Agenda to increase organ and tissue donation rates.
The national theme for DonateLife Week 2012 is "Ask and know your loved ones' wishes". This is because in Australia the family of every potential donor is always asked to confirm the donation wishes of their loved one before organ and/or tissue donation can proceed. Proposed activities must be aligned with the national theme.
Location: National
Organisation: Ovarian Cancer Australia
Teal Ribbon Day remembers those who have been lost to ovarian cancer, as well as supporting those who are still fighting it. The entire month of February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Location: National
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