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Community events

The events listed on this page are related to the disability sector and coordinated by various community groups and organisations.

Details of events and promotions coordinated by the department throughout the year are available from the events page on this site.

2008

Many of the links used in the calendar link to non-government websites. The content found by using these links is not created, controlled or approved by this department. No responsibility is taken for the consequences of viewing content on this site.

January

: No Events currently available

February

4: World Cancer Day - The Cancer Council Australia
5: Pancake Day - Uniting Care
8: Dance for Adults with a Disability - Petrie and Community Carers
14: Tatts and Tiaras Day - The Abused Child Trust
15: Asperger Syndrome and Success in the Workplace Conference - Autism focus
16: CICADA (Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association) Picnic - Cochlear implant Club and Advisory Association
17: International Asperger Day - Asperger Services Australia
17: International Asperger's Day Seminar - Autism focus
18-24: Colour Your Day 18 - 24 February 2008 - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
29: National Sunnies for Sight Day - International Centre for Eyecare Education

March

4: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder - Autism Queensland
8: International Women's Day - Office for Women
13: World Kidney Day - Kidney Health Australia
13-15: World's Greatest Shave for a Cure - The Leukaemia Foundation
15: League's 60th Birthday Celebration - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
16-20: World Congress on Womens Mental Health - World Federation for Mental Health
19: Bullying – it’s everyone’s business - Autism Queensland
21: Harmony Day - Department of Immigration and Citzenship
24: World Tuberculosis Day - World Health Organisation
26: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder - Autism Queensland
28: Youth Mental Health Summit - Queensland Alliance
31 - 30 Apr: Butterfly Appeal - Hear and Say Centre

April

2: World Autism Day
2: Autism Awareness information sessions
5-13: National Youth Week - Department of Communities
6-12: National Arthritis Week - Arthritis Australia
7: World Health Day - United Nations
16-30: Pawknock Appeal - Guide Dogs Queensland
18: Wish Day - Make a Wish Australia
22-23: Behaviour Support Workshop - Community Resource Unit
25: International Guide Dog Day - Guide Dogs Queensland
28 - 3 May: Guide Dog Week - Guide Dogs Queensland

May

1-31: Domestic Violence Prevention Month - Department of Communities
1-31: National Autism Awareness Month - Autism Queensland
2: Starlight Day - Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
4-10: Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Week - Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia
6: World Asthma Day - Asthma Queensland
8 - 9: Autism Spectrum Disorder Regional Symposium – Autism Queensland
9: National Coin for a Cord Day - Innerwheel
12-16: Diversity Week - University of Queensland
12-18: Epilepsy Awareness Week - Epilepsy Action
12-18: National Volunteer Week - Volunteering Australia
14: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder – Autism Queensland
15: International Day of Families - United Nations
17: Transverse Myelitis Day - Spinal Injuries Association
17: Art for Art's Sake Auction - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
18-24: Schizophrenia Awareness Week - Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
19: World Hepatitis Day - Australian Hepatitis Council
21: Promoting successful communication with children with autism and intellectual impairment – Autism Queensland
22: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Cancer Council
25: Multiple Sclerosis Brissy to Bay Bike Ride - Multiple Sclerosis Australia
24-31: Kidney Health Week - Kidney Health Australia
25-31: Macular Degeneration Awareness Week - Macular Degeneration Foundation

June

1-30: MS Readathon - Multiple Sclerosis Australia
6: Art ExhibitionThe Abused Child Trust
16-22: Blue Care Awareness Week - Blue Care
21: Motor Neurone Disease Global Day - Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia
25-29: Deafblind Awareness Week - Able Australia
27: Red Nose Day - SIDS
27: Post School Expo - Department of Communities

July

6: Open Day - Guide Dogs Queensland
6-12: National Diabetes Week - Diabetes Australia

August

1: Jeans for Genes Day - Childrens Medical research Institute
3-9: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
4-10: Post Polio Awareness Week - Spinal Injuries Association
22: Daffodil Day - The Cancer Council
23-31: HACC Awareness Week - Home and Community Care Disability Services Queensland
24-30: Hearing Awareness Week - Better Hearing Australia

September

1-7: National Asthma Week - The Asthma Foundation
5: The Abused Child Trust Annual Luncheon - The Abused Child Trust
7-13: National Child Protection Week - NAPCAN
14-20: Disability Action Week 2008 - Disability Services Queensland
15-21: Stroke Awareness Week - National Stroke Foundation
15 Sep - 15 Oct: National Dementia Awareness Month - Alzheimer’s Australia
28: World Heart day - Heart Foundation

October

1: Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month - Beyond Blue
1-31: Conrad Treasury Boardroom Blitz - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
5-11: Mental Health Week (includes Stress Less Day 10 October) - Disability Services Queensland
10: World Mental Health Day - World Health Organisation
18-28: Children's Week - Queensland Children's Week Association
19-25: Carer’s Week - Carers Queensland
20: World Osteoporosis Day - Oesteoperosis Australia
20: Pink Ribbon Day - Cancer Council of Australia

November

1-30: Movember - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
11-17: National Psychology Week - Australian Psychological Society
12-18: Spinal Injury Awareness Week - Spinal Injuries Association
14: World Diabetes Day - Diabetes Australia
16-22: National Skin Cancer Action Week - The Cancer Council Australia
19: World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - NGO

December

3: International Day of People with a Disability - United Nations
5: International Volunteer Day - United Nations
11-17: Human Rights Day - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Please note this calendar should be used as a guide only. Events and dates may be subject to change. It is recommended that you visit the website listed to confirm the event details.

Last updated May 2008