World Alzheimer’s Day, a part of Alzheimer’s Month, is observed every year on the 21st of September, with the objective of creating awareness about the misconception of dementia and Alzheimer’s and to encourage and support the families of Alzheimer-affected patients to tackle and fight it.

Importance

Alzheimer’s is a severe brain disorder of memory loss and confusion, if not diagnosed and managed on time, can adversely impact one’s mental abilities of learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem-solving .

Every year, the entire September month is designated as Alzheimer’s Month to organise various activities to educate people about the warning signs and symptoms, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of this severe mental disorder, apart from providing social and financial support to the affected.

Please Click here for more information https://www.alz.org/about/awareness-initiatives/world-alzheimers-day

October, Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer).

Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease. Remember you don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts.

Changes to look for include:

• a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast
• a change in the size or shape of your breast
• a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion
• a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing

For more information Please click https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/key-initiatives/campaigns-and-events/breast-cancer-awareness-month

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is a significant advocacy and communication based event aimed at reaching national organisations, governments and the general public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented.

Mission

To prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour

To alleviate its effects

To provide a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers, and lived experience.

Please click on the link for more information https://www.iasp.info/

The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.

The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.”

Here is the link for more information https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day

In 2024 we’re shining a spotlight on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the banner of ‘Your voice. Your choice’.
After signing up to Women’s Health Week you will receive monthly emails from Jean Hailes, plus daily emails during Women’s Health Week (2–6 September) filled with health tips, resources and recipes. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Here is the link for more information https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program

The world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.

Campaign Aims

• To stimulate discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy.
• To inform people around the world about the risk of overdose
  
• To provide basic information on the range of support services that are available.

For More informatihttps://www.overdoseday.com/about-the-campaign/on

Brain Injury Awareness Week is held annually to raise awareness of brain injury and its impact in Australia.

Brain injury is an invisible disability, as there is often no physical evidence of the injury. Despite not being seen, its impact is felt every day. After suffering a brain injury it’s common to act, feel and respond differently to situations as well as experience changes in your behaviour, personality and thinking

For more information https://synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week/

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence has a new name—Bullying No Way: National week of action.

Bullying No Way Week, 12 to 16 August 2024, is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative and connects schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying.

The week gives schools and supporters flexibility to plan activities that suit their schedule—whether it’s spreading awareness throughout the week or focusing on an impactful day or two.

When we all feel like we belong, bullying struggles to find a place. It’s about embracing who we are, respecting everyone’s differences and standing up together against unkindness.

For more information : https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/preventing-bullying/national-week-of-action

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

Objectives of World Breastfeeding Week include:

• Inform people about the importance of protecting breastfeeding
• Anchor breastfeeding support as a vital public health responsibility
• Engage with individuals and organisations for greater impact​
• Galvanise with individuals and organisations for greater impact​

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/

In Australia, more than 200,000 people are living with chronic Hepatitis B and many are unaware they have the virus. There is a safe and effective vaccine to protect you against hepatitis B.

World Hepatitis Day, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response.

For more information https://www.worldhepatitisday.org.au/about_hepatitis