This National Stroke Week, the Stroke Foundation is aiming to ensure every Australian household has someone who knows the signs of stroke and to call 000. Share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke with your friends, family and colleagues – the life you save could be your own.

“Did you know that someone around the world has a stroke every 10 minutes?”

Fight stroke this September by:

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

For more information, visit: https://strokefoundation.org.au/How-you-can-help/Stroke-week

Gold Bow Day 1st September 2017

The two loops of the ATF Gold Bow symbolise the Thyroid Gland, one on either side of the neck. The Gold colour symbolises that your Thyroid Gland is more valuable to you than Gold! The ATF Gold Bow Day highlights the increase in Thyroid Cancer which is a real issue that needs to be faced in the world.

“Thyroid cancer had increased by 84% in women and 40% in men over the previous 10 years.”

Get involved this September by:

• Purchasing a gold bow
• Hosting your own fundraiser
• Raise awareness on social media
• Informing the community of the importance of regular checks

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

National Superhero Week 2017

National Superhero Week for Muscular Dystrophy is a week-long event in which people across Australia dress up as their favourite superhero to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s programs, services and research. Muscular dystrophies are genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness that begin with microscopic changes in the muscle.

“It is estimated that there are more than 20,000 people in Australia who have some form of neuromuscular disease.”

Participate this August by:

• Being a part of the fundraiser
• Dressing up as a superhero
• Volunteering
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit: http://www.superherodaymd.com/

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