World Refugee Day
Your SchoolWorld Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of […]
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2023 School Events and Awareness Days
Welcome to the 2023 schools event calendar!
Awareness events are an awesome way to get kids, parents and educators involved in meaningful learning! We have aligned each awareness event or day with a package of free curriculum-aligned resources, aimed to get the whole school involved. From Harmony Day to STEM day, you can use these resource to teach lessons that help kids build empathy and make change in their local community.
The digital calendar below can be imported directly into your Google or ical calendars. You can also download a printable version here.
If you have any questions regarding the resources aligned to the awareness days below – please drop us a line at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Here’s to a great new year of learning, stay cool!
NAIDOC Week
Your SchoolCelebrating the history, culture & achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC week is celebrated by Indigenous communities & Australians from all walks of life. It's a great […]
DonateLife Week
Your SchoolThis DonateLife Week, we encourage more Australians to register to be an organ and tissue donor, and to have a chat about it with their family and friends. While the […]
R U OK? Day
AnywhereR U OK? Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with […]
International Day of Democracy
Your SchoolThe International Day of Democracy is observed every year on September 15, with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy. The values of freedom, respect for human rights, and the principle of […]
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Your SchoolOctober is Down Syndrome Awareness month; its purpose is to raise public awareness of this common disorder and advocate for acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It's not about celebrating disabilities, it's […]
World Homeless Day
Your SchoolThe concept of World Homeless Day emerged from discussions between people working to respond to homelessness from various parts of the world. The purpose is to draw attention to homeless people’s […]
Anti-Poverty Week
AnywhereAnti-Poverty Week supports the Australian community to have an increased understanding of poverty and to take action collectively to end it. We are a diverse network of individuals and organisations […]
UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty
AnywhereWith the commitment to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people everywhere enjoy peace and prosperity, the 2030 Agenda again gestured toward the same promise established under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet, […]
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Begins (TBC)
Your SchoolStudents entering the competition are required to draw or paint a picture of what they imagine their dream car will look like. There are three different age categories for the […]