Recent Posts in ‘Spread the Word’
The Million Paws Walk: 20 May 2012
RSPCA: let’s walk together and raise money for animals in need. Million Paws Walk is a terrific day out for all and an important fundraising event for the RSPCA. Funds raised through entry fees, online fundraising and the sale of merchandise help assist the RSPCA to operate its animal shelters, support its Inspectorate services and provide
National Palliative Care Week 20-26 May 2012
Palliative Care Australia is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life for all. Palliative Care Australia is an incorporated body whose members are the eight state and territory palliative care associations and the Australian and New Zealand Society of
Red Shield Appeal Doorknock 19-20 May 2012
Each year The Salvation Army provides assistance to over one million Australians – to continue providing high quality community services, we need your help. The Red Shield Appeal is The Salvation Army’s major annual fundraising drive to help finance our vast network of social and community services. The national fundraising target for 2012 is $81.5
Walk Safely to School Day 18 May 2012
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. Click here to find out about Walk to School Day
International Day Against Homophobia: 17 May 2012
The International Day Against Homophobia, held on May 17 every year, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. Fondation Émergence promotes, mainly on a pan-Canadian level, the International Day Against Homophobia and encourages organisations and individuals to highlight this event in their environment. Click
National Families Week 15 – 21 May 2012
Each year, tens of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week – Australia’s annual celebration of families. National Families Week 2012 will be held from Tuesday 15 May to Monday 21 May 2012 (coinciding with UN International Day of Families on Tuesday 15 May). The aim of National Families Week 2012
Food Allergy Awareness Week 14 – 18 May 2012
Food Allergy Awareness Week is an initiative of Anaphylaxis Australia. The week helps us to promote and develop through education, research and ongoing support, the awareness of food allergy amongst Australians. In 2012 the campaign features as ambassadors comedian Peter Helliar, celebrity chef Alex Herbert and Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, GP and former president of the
Schizophrenia Awareness Week: 14 – 20 May 2012
Schizophrenia Awareness Week is an annual event held in May. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of schizophrenia and mental illness in general. We do this through a range of activities, including information displays and events across NSW, a Symposium, and media coverage. Click here for all information about Schizophrenia Awareness Week
Mother’s Day: 13 May, 2012
Happy Mother’s Day to all If you are taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic we wish you well and enjoy your day. For more than a decade, the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk has provided communities with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for breast cancer research. Click
Today is International Nurses Day: 12 May 2012
Today is International Nurses Day. Today we celebrate nurses, nursing services and nursing accomplishments around the world while commemorating the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The theme for 12 May 2011 is Closing the Gap: Increasing access and equity. Access to health services contributes to a person’s life expectancy and the quality of life that they experience. In certain
World Migratory Bird Day: 12-13 May 2012
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. On the second weekend each May, people around the world take action and organise public events such as bird festivals, education programmes and birdwatching excursions to celebrate World Migratory Bird
Gardenmate- reminders to keep the kitchen garden growing
Want to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don’t know when to plant? Gardenmate will send you reminders to keep your garden growing - vegetables and herbs to plant right now. Click here for more information about what to grow and when at Gardenmate.
