Explore the impact of social enterprises this World Social Enterprise Day and inspire your students to start their own.

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Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life. For at least 51,100 women in 2023, the cycle of gender-based violence ended with one final and brutal act—their murder by partners and family members. That means a woman was killed every 10 minutes. This scourge has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces, and has been exacerbated by conflicts, and climate change. The solution lies in robust responses, holding perpetrators accountable, and accelerating action through well-resourced national strategies and increased funding to women’s rights movements. Learn more here.

Kid Inventors' Day celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of children and young people everywhere, encouraging them to dream up solutions to real-world problems. Whether you're in a kindergarten or an early learning centre, at home with your own family, or looking for creative activities for the first weeks of school, you can spark innovative thinking with hands-on activities that show how small ideas can lead to big changee!

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Penguins aren't just adorable; they're vital sentinels of ocean health, showing us how climate change affects marine ecosystems from Antarctica to our own shores.

Even though Penguin Awareness Day falls during the school holidays, these resources are perfect for engaging students any time of year as you explore the remarkable adaptations, colonies, and lifecycles of our flippered friends. Bring the wonder of these flightless birds into your classroom and watch your students waddle into exciting discussions about conservation, interconnected ecosystems, and positive action!

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Students 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 competition:

•  Under 8’s

•  8 to 11-year-olds

•  12 to 15-year-olds

The top three place-getter winners in each of the age categories will be chosen and one of these lucky students will be selected by the judges as the ‘Australian Dream Car Contest Champion’.

The child who wins first prize in the competition will win a $2,500 VISA Gift Card for their school, and another $2,00 VISA Gift Card for themselves. There are also eight $275 VISA Gift Cards to be won for the other winners across the age categories.

Head to our Curriculum Resources page for more information.

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Today aims to promote public awareness, understanding & acceptance of people with disability. IDPwD represents a significant opportunity for Australian organisations to share their commitment, campaigns, leadership & stories of empowerment related to inclusion of people with disability in the workforce.

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Volunteering Australia proudly supports International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December 2024. This global celebration highlights the vital role volunteers play in addressing the world’s challenges. International Volunteer Day highlights the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and create positive change. With millions of volunteers across Australia, this day is an opportunity to celebrate their remarkable contributions and acknowledge the profound impact they have nationwide. Learn more here.

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Human Rights Day is a day to commemorate, educate and reflect on the principles that form the UDHR means celebrating the rights we exercise every day as Australians, and acknowledging that enjoying those rights carries with it the responsibility of promoting these rights for all people. 

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