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

International Paramedics Day will be held on 8th July 2024 to build a better understanding of the breadth and depth of work carried out by paramedics around the world.

This year, our theme is “The Difference We Make“.

AIMS

• Acknowledge the difference paramedics make to people’s lives in almost every imaginable situation
• Raise awareness of all the settings where paramedics work including primary and secondary care, GP surgeries, military, offshore, helicopter emergency medical services, education, research and telephone triage systems
• Promote the profession to aspiring paramedics and students

For more information Vist https://www.internationalparamedicsday.com/

Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
Supported each year by individuals, communities, and various organizations all over the world. Through collective action and a commitment to evidence-based solutions, we can create a world where individuals are empowered to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

World Drug Day campaignencourages

• Effective drug policies must be rooted in science,research,
• Respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep understanding of the social, economic, and health implications of drug use.
• Collective action and a commitment to evidence-based solutions

Together, let us amplify our efforts to combat the global drug problem, guided by the principles of science, compassion, and solidarity.

For more information visthttps://www.un.org/en/observances/end-drug-abuse-day

• One in ten people worldwide fall ill from contaminated food each year
• Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food 
• 40 percent of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5

World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. A food incident can happen, for example, due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud or natural events.

CALL TO ACTION :

GOVERNMENT

• Develop and regularly update national food safety emergency response plans
• Ensure a coordinated approach across government agencies and national authorities
• Provide rapid, accurate and open information to stakeholders Food operators:
• Establish and regularly update food safety management plans
• Know how to avoid food safety incidents by following good hygiene practices
• Provide regular staff training
• Consumers
• Practice safe food handling at home
• Know how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies,
• Know how to report poor hygiene standards and misleading food labelling.

For more information:https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-food-safety-day/2024/call-to-action

Each year the TSAA holds a National Awareness Week. In the lead up to Awareness week we encourage everyone to do one thing to help spread the message. 

Awareness Week 2024 will be held from 2 – 8 June, coinciding with International Tourette Syndrome Awareness day on 7 June.

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition that involves automatic, unconscious movements and utterances called tics.

Ideas to get involved in Awareness Week include:

• Calling your local radio station and newspaper to include a notice or interview
• Sharing our social media files
• Putting our flyer in the school/work newsletter
• Put up a flyer at your local medical centre, school, workplace notice board or library
• Delivering TSAA brochures to doctors, allied health professionals and other organisations in your community
• Hold a “Wear Teal for Tourettes” awareness day at your school or workplace
• Donate a book on TS to your local or school library
• Hold a BBQ or cake stall
• Do a talk on TS at your local community group (Rotary, Lions Club, Probus etc)

For more information,visit: https://tourette.org.au/page-18140#:~:text=Previously%20held%20in%20May%2C%20from,Awareness%20day%20on%207%20June.