Miracle Month of May is a chance to raise awareness and funds for premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.

Did you know that 132 babies are born each day in Australia requiring specialised care?  Each year, more than 48,000 babies require specialised care.

To get involved:

• Donate to the foundation
• Raise awareness on social media
• Host an event
• Volunteer

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

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an international campaign to promote safe and healthy work ethics. These are crucial in moving ahead in our fast paced society to maintain quality of life and working standards.

“According to the ILO estimates, every year over 2.3 million women and men die at work from an occupational injury or disease.”

Get involved this April by:

• Learning about the safety and healthy protocols
• Donating to the foundation
• Raising awareness on social media
• Informing family and friends of the risks

For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/work-safety-day

World Malaria Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on the global effort to control malaria. It highlights the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. Malaria remains both a major cause and a consequence of global poverty and inequity.

According to the World Malaria Report released in December 2019, there were 228 million cases of malaria in 2018 compared to 231 million cases in 2017.

Fight against malaria this April by:

• Raising awareness on social media using #EndMalaria
• Donating to the foundation
• Organising your own fundraiser
• Educating family and friends on the dangers of malaria

For more information, visit:
https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-malaria-day

‘ANZAC’ stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. 

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served”.

On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day. 

Lest we forget.

For more information, visit: https://www.army.gov.au/our-heritage/traditions/anzac-day

For more information, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/your-mental-wellbeing

Every year on 17 April World Haemophilia Day is recognised worldwide to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.

• Haemophilia occurs in 1 in 6,000-10,000 males internationally.
• Currently in Australia there are more than 2,900 people diagnosed with varied degrees of severity.
• Specialised treatment is needed to help blood clot normally. With appropriate treatment haemophilia can be managed effectively.

Get involved this April by:

• Spreading awareness
• Educating family and friends
• Making a donation

For more information, visit: https://www.wfh.org/en/events/world-hemophilia-day

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects a person’s control of their body movements.  Parkinson’s disease is degenerating and often life threatening, requiring an immediate stop.

• A diagnosis can occur at any age with the most common age of diagnosis being 65.
• 10% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are under the age of 45.
• There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there are effective treatment and therapy options that can help manage symptoms, so people with Parkinson’s disease can continue to enjoy many years of independent and productive lives.

To promote awareness on Parkinson’s disease, get involved this April by:

• Holding an event doing something you love – morning tea, golf day, sausage sizzle or morning tea
• Raising awareness on social media using #pause4parkinsons
• Making a donation
• Spreading information on signs and symptoms amongst family members

For more information, visit:
https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/support-us/world-parkinsons-day

Sexual Assault Awareness month is a campaign designed to raise awareness in the community regarding the harms of sexual assault. This is a major problem in society and action needs to be taken to prevent further damage.

“1 in 6 women (17%, or 1.6 million) and 1 in 25 men (4.3%, or 385,000) have experienced at least 1 sexual assault since the age of 15.” (AIHW)

Fight against sexual assault this April by:

• Buying merchandise
• Donating to the foundation
• Organising a fundraising event
• Spreading the message on social media
• Educating family and friends

For more information, visit: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam

April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month. Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus where the cells that normally form a lining on the inside of the uterus, also grow in the muscle wall of the uterus. Adenomyosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity for those who are affected to share stories of their journey and increase general awareness of the condition.

Get involved this April by:

• Educating friends and family about adenomyosis
• Spreading awareness on social media
• Learning more about the condition

For more information, visit: https://www.adenomyosisadviceassociation.org/Adenomyosis-Awareness-Month-.html