The 2023 June 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 June
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
An annual initiative of Bowel Cancer Australia running throughout the month of June to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,354 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. - All June
National Burns Awareness Month
Aims to drive greater awareness amongst the Australian community of burns prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns. - 12-18 June
National Blood Donor Week
National Blood Donor Week is a celebration of all those legendary donors – over half a million Australians who give blood and save lives each year. - 12-18 June
Men’s Health Week
An invitation to put on events to promote the health of men and boys. Men’s health is an important issue in the workplace, our seminars and educational resources provide a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide. - 14 June
World Blood Donor Day
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. - 21 June
Red Apple Day
On the third Wednesday of June, Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon and apple themed fundraising activities. - 21 June
International Day of Yoga
Aims to promote of global health, harmony and peace through yoga. Consider a workplace class!
