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Annual events

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Find all the annual events, causes and awareness days that we observe.

World Interfaith Harmony Week

February
An annual event during the first week of February promoting harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

International Women's Day

March
International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women and recognise the need for gender equality.

National Volunteer Week

May
National Volunteer Week is held in May and is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering.

National Road Safety Week

May
Every May there is National Road Safety Week, where we help to raise awareness of safe driving.

International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia

May
Celebrated on 17 May each year, IDAHOBIT recognises the discrimination and human rights abuses experienced by LGBTQIA+ people around the world.

National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

May–June
National Sorry Day is an annual ceremonial event. Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) commences the day after Sorry Day.

Refugee Week

June
Refugee Week is a national annual event that aims to create a culture of welcome for refugees and asylum seekers living among us.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) falls on June 15 each year.

NAIDOC Week

July
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Wurundjeri week

August
Wurundjeri Week is an acknowledgement and celebration of the traditional Aboriginal land owners.

FUSE Darebin

September-November (Spring)
Our multi-arts festival, held in Spring, with a range of different access points for audience and artists.

Week without violence

October
An annual campaign to end violence against women.

Darebin Schools NAIDOC Yarning Conference

October
A chance for primary school students from across Darebin to learn about Aboriginal culture and history from Aboriginal Elders and groups.

Children's Week

October
Children’s Week is a national celebration recognising the talents, skills achievements and rights of children.

World Children's Day

November
World Children's Day promotes the rights and welfare of children and young people globally.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November–December
A global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence.

International Day of People with Disability

3 December
Each year we celebrate International Day for People with Disability.

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