The 2020 February Health Calendar of major health awareness days is here!
Here are some ideas for health and wellness this month.
Remember, you can print out the entire year in a fresh look that you can put at your desk here (2MB) and in a linked version (that’s more for keeping on your desktop or laptop) here.
- All February
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
It’s time for all Australians to ovary-act in support of our women and families. Our seminars and educational resources can help put women’s health in front of your workforce. - All February
FebFast
‘Pause for a Cause’ and give up alcohol or sugar for a month to raise funds for Victoria’s Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS). - All February
REDFEB Heart Research Month
Heart Research Month raises awareness about the devastating impact heart disease has on families, friends and communities, and the importance of supporting life-saving heart research.
It’s an ideal time to consider onsite heart checks for your workforce. - 4 February
World Cancer Day
Aims to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. - 10-16 February
Smart Eating Week
Empowering people to take charge of what they eat. Why not encourage your workforce with a nutrition consultation, seminar, cooking demonstration or challenge? - 14 February
Wear Red Day
Supporting awareness of heart disease. Consider amping up the awareness with heart health seminars, booklets or onsite heart checks. - 18 February
International Asperger’s Day
Aims to highlight the significance of Asperger syndrome for both society and individuals. It also illustrates the many challenges to the newcomer trying to understand the autism spectrum. - 25 February
Clean Up Australia Day for Businesses
Clean Up Australia inspires and works with communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. The national Business Clean Up Day occurs on the Tuesday before Clean Up Australia Day each year. - 26 February
Teal Ribbon Day (ovarian cancer)
A day to support Australians living with ovarian cancer, honour those we have lost and raise awareness of ovarian cancer. - 29 February
Rare Disease Day
An observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.
