The 2026 August Health Calendar of major health awareness days is here!
Here are some ideas for health and wellbeing 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. - 3-9 August
Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It’s all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends or colleagues about loneliness. Why not kick it off with a webinar on overcoming loneliness or general mental wellbeing? - 3-9 August
Dental Health Week
The Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Encourages everyone to think about their oral health. - 3-9 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. - 6 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. - 10-14 August
Australian Sleep Health Week
Aims to improve people’s lives by promoting healthy sleep and raising awareness of sleep disorders. The theme for 2025 was “Sleep: The Lifelong Superpower“, shining a spotlight on the enduring benefits of healthy sleep throughout every stage of life. Our seminars and consultations can get your workforce paying attention to their sleep patterns and improving them. - 13 August
Left Handers Day
Raising awareness of the needs of lefthanders worldwide. - 14 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. - 18 August
Never Give Up Day
This day serves as a global rallying call to reinforce our commitment to the causes that matter most to us. - 20 August
Daffodil Day (Cancer Council)
Daffodil Day raises funds to give all Australians hope for a cancer free future. - 27 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.
