Movember raises awareness of men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, supporting those affected, honouring survivors, and promoting research and early detection.
The month focuses on education about risk factors like smoking, encouraging the public to learn about eligibility for screening programs, and highlighting the importance of research into better treatments and outcomes.
https://lungfoundation.com.au/
Pink Ribbon Day in Australia is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated in October by organisations like the Cancer Council and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to raise awareness and funds for women’s cancers. While there isn’t one single “Pink Ribbon Day” date, you can participate in events like the Pink Ribbon Breakfast, wear pink, or donate throughout October to support research, prevention, and treatment.
https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/event/pink-ribbon-breakfast/home
World Stroke Day on October 29th provides an annual focal point for stroke awareness activity around the world. This year the campaign highlights the importance of stroke prevention and encouraging us all to take steps to be #GreaterThan stroke.
https://strokefoundation.org.au/news-and-events/events/world-stroke-day
World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20th each year, is a prime time to put the spotlight on osteoporosis.
Despite affecting over 500 million people worldwide, osteoporosis remains severely underdiagnosed and undertreated—especially among those who have already sustained fragility fractures. Shockingly, up to 80% of patients with osteoporotic fractures receive no follow-up diagnosis or treatment. The consequences are devastating: chronic pain, disability, loss of independence, increased risk of future fractures, and premature death. Families, healthcare systems, and economies also shoulder the heavy burden of this neglect.
https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/
World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims to help raise awareness in all audiences across the world of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, often referred to as RMDs.
https://www.eular.org/world-arthritis-day-general-information
World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000.
It has since been integrated into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in cooperation with the World Health Organization.
https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day
This headspace day let’s make space for the things that matter to our mental health and wellbeing.
It’s not about doing more, it’s about carving out time for what makes a difference in your life, no matter how big or small. Whether that’s taking a moment for yourself or enjoying the things that lift you up. Whatever it looks like, your mental health and wellbeing matters enough to make space for it.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated globally on October 6th each year to raise awareness, advocate for inclusion, and celebrate the lives of people with cerebral palsy. The day provides a platform for the cerebral palsy community, their families, and supporters to share stories, challenge barriers, and promote a more accessible and inclusive world for the 17 million+ people worldwide living with the condition.
Dyslexia Awareness Month is celebrated globally in October each year. It serves as a dedicated time to raise public awareness about dyslexia, share resources, and highlight the successes of people with dyslexia.
