Held on the last Friday in October, Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $35 million to support young people affected by cancer.

We encourage individuals, schools and organisations to get involved by taking part in one of the following activities:

• Sell a box of bright and colourful bandannas
• Register for our Cut, Colour or Cover challenge
• Buy your favourite designs from our online shop

With your support, funds raised from Bandanna Day will help young people impacted by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support.

By joining the movement YOU can stand up to cancer!

https://www.bandannaday.org.au/about

Blue Knot Day is an Australian national day on which Blue Knot Foundation calls on all Australians to unite in support of the more than 5 million Australian adults who have experienced complex trauma.

The tangled knot in the Blue Knot Day logo symbolises the complexity of childhood trauma, with blue representing the colour of the sky and a clear blue sky providing the space for new possibilities.

Blue Knot Day is an opportunity for all Australians to unite and untangle the knot and complexities of trauma and abuse to support the recovery, resilience and empowerment of survivors.

Get involved this October by:

• By holding an event in your workplace or community
• Sharing through social media
• Purchasing Blue Knot Foundation merchandise
• Making a donation

For more information, visit: https://blueknot.org.au/get-involved/blue-knot-day/

Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as polio virus. The virus is spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine.

The Facts

• Polio mainly affects children under age 5.
• There is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine.
• Only two countries remain endemic.
• We’ve reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988.
• Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk.

Once polio is eradicated, the world can celebrate the delivery of a major global public good that will benefit all people equally, no matter where they live.

Get invovled this October by:

• Volunteering with the organisation
• Raising awareness on social media
• Organising a fundraiser
• Making a donation

For more information, visit: https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day andhttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/poliomyelitis

World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme “Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.

Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health.

Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods.

Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority

Get involved this October by:

• Informing the community
• Taking care of your mental health
• Raising awareness on social media
• Volunteering

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023

Effective 5 September 2023: Please check the fee structure as there are some changes in fees with some doctors.

Bulk billing is still available.

Please check with Reception, if you have any questions.

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week will be held from 4 to 8 September 2023. This year’s program will feature new resources and information on hormones, PCOS, menopause, cervical screening self-collection, heart health, persistent pelvic pain and nutrition.

Women’s Health Week strives to encourage women to check in on their health and make positive changes that can last a lifetime. This week is dedicated to good health and wellbeing for women, girls, and gender diverse people.

Women’s Health Week is a nation-wide campaign of events and online activities dedicated to improving women’s health and centred on helping individuals to make healthier life choices.

Get involved this September by:

• Hosting a fundraiser
• Getting your workplace involved
• Spreading the word to friends and family
• Looking after your own health

For more information, visit:
https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

PKD Awareness Day takes place each year on September 4th and is our day to raise awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease. Though PKD affects more than 25 thousand Australians and millions worldwide, many people have never heard of this disease. Together, we can change that! The more people that know about PKD, the closer we can get to additional treatments and a cure!

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a lifelong, genetic disease, that worsens over time as fluid-filled cysts form and enlarge both kidneys, often leading to kidney failure. 

Get involved with PDK Awareness Day this year by:

• Making a donation
• Learning more about polycystic kidney disease
• Spreading awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://pkdaustralia.org/pkd-awareness-day/

It’s a chance for Australians to come together and give; their ability to create change in the lives of people impacted by cancer, by funding cancer research.

1 in 2 Australians will be affected by cancer in their lives. By supporting the Daffodil Day Appeal, you’re helping fund vital research for a cancer free future.

Cancer Council is the only charity that works across every area of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. Every minute, every hour, every day, we’re here for all people, affected by all cancers.

Get involved with Daffodil Day this year by:

• Organising a fundraiser in your community or workplace
• Making a donation to the Cancer Council
• Spreading awareness on social media and with friends and family

For more information, visit: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologists .

The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2023 is: COMMUNICATING FOR LIFE.

Get involved this August by:

• Raising awareness of communication disabilities on social media
• Educating yourself on ways to successfully communicate
• Sharing successful communication tips with friends and family

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

Red Nose aims to reduce the number of unexpected deaths of children. Their mission is to continue research into causes and prevention of infant and child death, deliver safe sleep and safe pregnancy education to Australian parents and carers, and ensure free bereavement support is accessible following the death of a baby or child.

Because more than 3,000 babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in Australia. We are losing them to stillbirth, SIDS among other things.

Ways to get involved include:

• Learning more about Red Nose
• Fundraising online or offline
• Volunteering with the organisation
• Making a donation
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit:
https://rednoseday.org.au/

Red Nose Grief & Loss 24/7 Support Line: 1300 308 307