6 Sept 2026 to 12 Sept 2026Awareness Days
National Child Protection Week
Promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and the role of organisations, families and communities.
Australia
Child Safety
Practice pack in development
Sector awareness and engagement planning
The Policy to Practice Calendar™
A searchable calendar of awareness days, weeks and campaigns relevant to Australian human services and community organisations.
Use the calendar to plan sector engagement, workforce conversations, community education, lived-experience participation and practical Policy to Practice activities across the year.
From awareness to practice
Use sector dates to start useful conversations and practical reflection.
Use an awareness day, week or campaign to involve people, reflect on practice, share lived experience, review what is working and identify practical improvements relevant to your organisation.
Your year-round operating rhythm
Twelve months of focus areas to plan governance, quality and practice activity across the year.
January
Planning, governance reset, priorities
February
Child safety, online safety, safeguarding
March
Workforce capability and wellbeing
April
Consumer voice and engagement
May
Reconciliation, inclusion and cultural safety
June
Quality systems and continuous improvement
July
Regulatory readiness and financial sustainability
August
Culture, connection and community
September
Safety, prevention and preparedness
October
Operating rhythm, governance and reporting
November
Disability inclusion, human rights, participation
December
Reflection, reporting and improvement planning
Find awareness dates for your sector
Sectors / service types — select all that apply
Jurisdictions — select all locations that apply
Choose one or more sectors and locations to narrow the awareness calendar. National awareness events remain visible when you select a state or territory.
32 dated events shownSources are linked on each awareness event.
September 2026
10 Sept 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Suicide Prevention Day
An international awareness day focused on suicide prevention, connection and action.
National
Mental HealthCommunity ServicesHomelessness
Practice pack in development
10 Sept 2026Awareness Days
R U OK? Day
A national day to check in and start conversations that could change a life.
Australia
Mental Health
Practice pack in development
October 2026
1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026Sector Campaigns
NSW Small Business Month 2026
NSW Small Business Month is a statewide October program bringing together government, industry and community organisations to build capability, skills and connections across the small business community.
NSW
Community ServicesGovernance
Why it matters
The month creates opportunities for practical learning, connection and capability building for small organisations across NSW.
Practice pack in development
1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month: work health and safety for all workers.
Australia
Governance
Practice pack in development
1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
Mental Health Month
Australia
Mental Health
Practice pack in development
1 Oct 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness of the rights and wellbeing of older people.
Australia
Aged Care
Practice pack in development
10 Oct 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Mental Health Day
Australia
Mental Health
Practice pack in development
11 Oct 2026 to 17 Oct 2026Awareness Days
Anti-Poverty Week
Australia
Community Services
Practice pack in development
29 Oct 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Day of Care and Support
A United Nations observance recognising care and support systems, carers, care workers and people who require support.
National
Aged CareNDISChild and FamilyCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
November 2026
25 Nov 2026 to 10 Dec 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
Australia
Domestic and Family Violence
Practice pack in development
December 2026
3 Dec 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Day of People with Disability
A day to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disability.
Australia
NDIS
Practice pack in development
5 Dec 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Volunteer Day
Australia
Practice pack in development
10 Dec 2026Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
Human Rights Day
Australia
Community Services
Practice pack in development
February 2027
20 Feb 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Day of Social Justice
A United Nations observance focused on social justice, inclusion, decent work and reducing inequality.
National
Community ServicesHomelessnessGovernance
Practice pack in development
March 2027
8 Mar 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Women's Day
International Women's Day recognises the rights, equality, leadership and contribution of women and girls.
National
Domestic and Family ViolenceCommunity ServicesGovernance
Practice pack in development
21 Mar 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Down Syndrome Day
A United Nations observance promoting the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome.
National
NDISCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
April 2027
2 Apr 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Autism Awareness Day
Australia
NDIS
Practice pack in development
28 Apr 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Australia
Governance
Practice pack in development
May 2027
1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Australia
Domestic and Family Violence
Practice pack in development
10 May 2027 to 16 May 2027Sector Campaigns
Families Week 2027
Families Week is Australia's national celebration of families, led by Families Australia.
Australia
Child and FamilyCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
15 May 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Day of Families
A United Nations observance recognising the importance of families and issues affecting families worldwide.
National
Child and FamilyCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
17 May 2027 to 23 May 2027Sector Campaigns
National Volunteer Week 2027
National Volunteer Week recognises Australia's volunteers and the contribution of volunteering to communities and organisations.
Australia
Community ServicesGovernance
Practice pack in development
26 May 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day acknowledges and remembers members of the Stolen Generations and the ongoing impacts of past policies.
Australia
Community ServicesChild and FamilyGovernance
Practice pack in development
27 May 2027 to 3 June 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
National Reconciliation Week
Australia
Community Services
Practice pack in development
June 2027
15 June 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Australia
Aged Care
Practice pack in development
20 June 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Refugee Day
A United Nations day honouring refugees and raising awareness of displacement, rights, inclusion and welcome.
National
Community ServicesHomelessnessChild and Family
Practice pack in development
20 June 2027 to 26 June 2027Sector Campaigns
Refugee Week 2027
Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity promoting awareness of refugees, their experiences and their contribution to Australian communities.
Australia
Community ServicesHomelessnessChild and Family
Practice pack in development
July 2027
30 July 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
A United Nations observance raising awareness of human trafficking and the protection and rights of people affected.
National
Domestic and Family ViolenceHomelessnessChild SafetyCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
August 2027
7 Aug 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
Aged Care Employee Day
Australia
Aged Care
Why it matters
Workforce culture directly shapes the safety, dignity and quality of care. Recognition is a practical lever for retention, capability and continuous improvement, not just a morale exercise.
Practice pack in development
9 Aug 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
A United Nations observance promoting the rights, cultures, voices and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
National
Community ServicesGovernanceChild and Family
Practice pack in development
12 Aug 2027Annual fixed dateAwareness Days
International Youth Day
A United Nations observance focusing attention on young people's participation, rights, challenges and contribution.
National
Child and FamilyHomelessnessMental HealthCommunity Services
Practice pack in development
Note: Awareness dates and campaigns can change. Use the linked source for current event information and participation guidance.
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