On Thursday 25th August we’re inviting you to join Amnesty supporters around the country to put the kettle on and raise money to protect human rights. AmnesTEA is fun and simple; an opportunity to host your own morning or afternoon tea and invite friends, family, neighbours or colleagues to unite and enjoy. Together we can make a difference.

“Through Amnesty’s detailed research and determined campaigning, it is able to fight abuses of human rights worldwide. It brings torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion.”

Get involved this August by:

• Volunteering
• Join Amnesty International
• Take action

For more information, visit: https://amnestea2016.gofundraise.com.au/

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologist. Communication is a basic human right and Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote this fact.

“More than 1.1 million Australians who have a communication or swallowing disorder that impacts on their daily life.”

Get involved this August by:

• Donating to the foundation
• Volunteering
• Organising a fundraiser
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/

20 – 26 August 2017

Hearing Awareness Week is an initiative of the Deafness Forum of Australia designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and highlight the needs of Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired.

“1 in 6 Australians are affected by hearing loss.”

Get involved this August by:

• Spreading the message on social media
• Informing friends and family
• Getting a routine free hearing test
• Donating to the cause

For more information, visit: http://www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au/

Tradies National Health Month 2017

Tradies National Health Month aims to raise awareness of the risks posed to those who work in trade occupations—among individuals, their families, employers and the wider community.

“Every day 10 tradies are injured at work.”

Make a difference this August by:

• Participating in the social media competitions using #tradieshealth
• Donating to the foundation
• Volunteering
• Informing the community
• Organising a fundraiser

For more information, visit: http://www.tradieshealth.com.au/

World Breastfeeding Week is an initiative which aims to protect, promote and support breastfeeding as the best way to provide newborns with the nutrients they need.

“Breastfeeding is not only the cornerstone of a child’s healthy development; it is also the foundation of a country’s development.”

Get involved this August by:

• Raising awareness on social media
• Educating the community
• Organising a fundraiser
• Donating to the foundation

For more information, visit: http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/index.shtml

Jeans for Genes Day is a national event aimed at supporting the work of Children’s Medical Research Institute who tirelessly research into genetic defects & childhood diseases in order to give kids around the world a better chance of a healthy, happy future!

“1 in 20 children is born with a birth defect or genetic disease. On average, that’s one in every classroom.”

Get involved this August by:

• Buying merchandise
• Donate
• Volunteer
• Raising awareness on social media
• Organising a fundraiser

For more information, visit: https://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/

DonateLife Week is a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. This is crucial in saving human lives as many individuals need these donations to sustain life.

“More than 1,400 Australians are today waiting for a life-saving or life-transforming transplant.”

Be a part this July by:

• Donating to the foundation
• Volunteering
• Raising funds
• Gathering support on social media
• Organising a fundraiser

For more information, visit: http://www.donatelife.gov.au/donatelife-week