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The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 (Australia/Sydney)
March 21, globally is marked as the International Day for the Elimination against Racism. We remember victims of the 1960, Sharpeville, Massacre, in South Africa. We hear the voices of survivors – of the peaceful protests, who stood up against racism.

Harmony Day 2026
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
Harmony Day 2026 is part of Harmony Week, which runs from March 16 to 22, 2026, celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity and promoting inclusion, respect, and belonging for everyone.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day
2026-04-15 00:00 - 23:59
Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) is a national day that was conceived in 1990 to raise awareness and public discussion about child and youth homelessness.

NSW Youth Week
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59
NSW Youth Week 2026 is set for April 16th to April 26th, 2026, a state-wide event celebrating young people (ages 12-24) through local events, talent showcases, and community engagement, with themes being voted on by youth, and funding available from councils for activities.

ANZAC Day
2026-04-25 00:00 - 23:59
Anzac Day, on April 25th, is Australia’s national day of remembrance for all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, originating from the first major landing of Australian and New Zealand troops (ANZACs) at Gallipoli in 1915.

Domestic Violence Prevention Month
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected.

National Sorry Day
2026-05-26 00:00 - 23:59
National Sorry Day, held annually on May 26th in Australia, is a day to acknowledge the history and ongoing impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, known as the “Stolen Generations”. It commemorates the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in 1997, promoting healing, truth-telling, and reconciliation by reflecting on past injustices and the resilience of First Nations communities, leading into National Reconciliation Week.

National Reconciliation Week
2026-05-27 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia is an annual event from May 27 to June 3, a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures, and achievements, fostering respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by commemorating the 1967 Referendum and the Mabo decision, with events nationwide focusing on building a more unified nation.

NAIDOC Week
2026-07-05 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Homelessness Week
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59
Homelessness Week 2026 will take place from Monday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 9th, 2026, a national event held annually in the first full week of August to raise awareness, advocate for change, and support people experiencing homelessness, with events happening across the country.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
2026-08-04 00:00 - 23:59
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held every year on August 4th. It’s an opportunity for the whole community to celebrate children and each year, with communities from all over the country host and attend events focused on kids, culture, family and community.

Indigenous Literacy Day
2026-09-02 00:00 - 23:59
Indigenous Literacy Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 2nd, as it’s held annually on the first Wednesday of September, focusing on improving literacy in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing culturally relevant books and resources. Hosted by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), the day raises awareness, celebrates Indigenous stories and languages, and raises funds for community-led literacy programs.

Child Protection Week
2026-09-07 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59
Child protection week focuses on raising awareness and promoting actions to protect children from abuse and neglect across Australia. It aims to engage, educate and empower Australians to understand the complexity of child abuse and neglect and work together to prevent it.

R U OK? Day
2026-09-10 00:00 - 23:59
R U OK? Day is held annually on the second Thursday of September to encourage meaningful conversations about mental health and checking in with people who might be struggling. The day promotes the simple message: “Ask R U OK?” to build connections and support those facing life’s challenges, using resources to help people know how to listen and encourage action.

National Safe Work Month
2026-10-01 00:00 - 2026-10-31 23:59
October is National Safe Work Month – a time employers and workers across Australia commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces.

Remembrance Day
2026-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
On this day, we pay respect and pause for one minute to remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and current serving personnel.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2026-11-25 00:00 - 23:59
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women occurs annually to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, marking the beginning of the global “16 Days of Activism” against gender-based violence. The day highlights that violence against women is a human rights violation and encourages actions to stop it through a yearly theme focus.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
2026-11-25 00:00 - 2026-12-10 23:59
The Global 16 Days Campaign is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.

International Day of People with a Disability
2026-12-03 00:00 - 23:59
A UN-recognized day to promote awareness, inclusion, and celebrate contributions of people with disabilities globally, with themes focusing on leadership, accessibility, and empowering disabled individuals in all aspects of life, supported by various government, community, and disability-led events worldwide.

Human Rights Day
2026-12-10 00:00 - 23:59
Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the 1948 UN adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and focusing on raising awareness and upholding fundamental freedoms for all people globally.
