The 2024 August Health Calendar of major health awareness days is here!
Here are some ideas for health and wellness this month.
You can download the entire year in a format you can have up at your desk as well as a plain text version here.
- All August
Tradies National Health Month
Tradies National Health Month focuses on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety.
We have a range of training and resources that can be tailored to your workforce. - 2 August
Jeans for Genes Day
Australians unite on Jeans for Genes Day by wearing their favourite jeans, donating money and purchasing merchandise to support genetic research. - 5-9 August
Australian Sleep Health Week
Aims to improve people’s lives by promoting healthy sleep and raising awareness of sleep disorders. The theme for this year will be “Pathways to Better Sleep”, emphasising the importance of sleep health and its profound impact on overall wellbeing. Our seminars, consultations and educational resources can get your workforce paying attention to their sleep patterns and improving them. - 5-11 August
Dental Health Week
The Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Encourages everyone to think about their oral health. - 5-11 August
National Stroke Week
Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to discover how easy it is to fit healthy habits into their day and do their part to prevent stroke. - 9 August
Red Nose Day
Is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids and provides vital services and programs to the Australian community in this area. - 13 August
Left Handers Day
Raising awareness of the needs of lefthanders worldwide. - 16 August
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and young people. We have a wide range of mental health resources, including seminars, mental health first aid training, free mental health posters and more. - 22 August
Daffodil Day (Cancer Council)
Daffodil Day raises funds to give all Australians hope for a cancer free future.
