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The first Monday of August in New South Wales, Australia, is a bank holiday. Bank employees celebrate their hard work and contribution to our modern society. All banks in New South Wales are closed on t...
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The Australian Dental Association champions Dental Health Week. The week is its major annual oral health promotion aiming to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining whole mouth health. 65...
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Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held in late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our environmental impact and encourage action.
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Railway Heritage Picnic Day, or simply Picnic Day, is celebrated in Australia's Northern Territory and coincides with official bank holidays in the UK, selected provinces, and commonwealth countries. Au...
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Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and mood. Yet, millions have trouble falling, staying, or even getting enough sleep. Sleep Awareness Week in Australia focuses on best...
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Stroke Week in Australia aims to raise awareness of how to prevent stroke. As part of the campaign drive, Australians are encouraged to become educated about strokes and the signs leading to one. The ke...
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Held on August 8 (8/8) each year, Top 8 Challenge Day encourages people to take the day and focus on what they eat. For one meal or the whole day on the 8/8, do not eat any of the top 8 allergenic foods...
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Officially known as the Royal Queensland Show, this celebration is the most significant cultural exhibition in Brisbane, held at its exhibition grounds. Attendees enjoy competitions, educational displays,...
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NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK IN AUSTRALIA: CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY National Science Week, held annually in August, is Australia's premier event celebrating science, technology, engineering, and mat...
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Bullying No Way National Week of Action in Australia occurs in August (formerly March) and became a full-week event in 2024. Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated ve...
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The Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is an annual event in Australia dedicated to raising awareness and taking a stand against bullying and violence in schools and communities. Its purpose is t...
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The Aussies have a sense of humor, something well illustrated by hosting a regatta on the dry bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs— the Henley on Todd Regatta. Inspired by England's Henley Royal Regatta...
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Healthy Bone Action Week is an annual awareness campaign in Australia sponsored by Dairy Australia. Its purpose is to encourage positive health practices that support bone health and mitigate the risk of...
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The fourth Friday of August in Australia is Daffodil Day, organized by the Australian Cancer Council. The day's purpose is to encourage hope and support for cancer patients and their caregivers. The daff...
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Created by Wellcat, Hoodie Hoo Day's objective is to mark the day when it is exactly one month until spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere. In anticipation, people are encouraged to walk outside at noo...
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NATIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY WEEK: PROMOTING FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN AUSTRALIA National Literacy & Numeracy Week is a collaborative effort celebrated annually across Australia. It emphasizes the importan...
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Legacy Week, also called Badge Day, first ran in 1942. Promoted by Legacy Australia, the organization describes this week's mission thus: "Legacy Week is the annual national appeal to raise awareness an...
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Boxing Day in the Commonwealth countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and South Africa, is a day of thanks and sharing. The tradition of Boxing Day began during the Victori...
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Australian men skip shaving for a month and grow a beard for a good cause, fighting Bowel Cancer. Decembeard is an annual fundraising campaign (and the perfect excuse not to shave). To get started, regist...
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Santa Marian Kamalen, also referred to as Our Lady of Camarin, is the patron saint of Guam, a US territory associated with the continent of Oceana. Her feast day, Lady of Camarin Day is on the eighth of e...