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.
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.
2009
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
- 26 Jan – 28 Feb
- Tatts and Tiaras Day - The Abused Child Trust
February
- 4
- World Cancer Day - International Union Against Cancer
- 21 Feb – 8 Mar
- Pawknock Appeal - Guide Dogs Queensland
- 23–28
- Colour Your Day - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
- 24
- Pancake Day - Uniting Care
- 27
- National Sunnies for Sight Day - International Centre for Eyecare Education
March
- 9-10
- National Conference on Caring - Carers Queensland
- 12
- World Kidney Day - Kidney Health Australia
- 12-14
- World's Greatest Shave for a Cure - The Leukaemia Foundation
- 13
- Red Nose Day - SIDS
- 13-20
- Coeliac Awareness Week - The Coeliac Society of Australia
- 17
- World Social Work Day - International Federation of Social Workers
- 21
- Harmony Day - Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- 24
- World Tuberculosis Day - World Health Organisation
- 26
- World Purple Day - Epilepsy Queensland Inc
- 28 Mar – 5 Apr
- National Youth Week - Department of Communities
- 29 Mar – 4 Apr
- Arthritis Awareness Week - Arthritis Australia
- 30 Mar - 30 Apr
- Butterfly Appeal - Hear and Say Centre
April
- 7
- World Health Day - World Health Organisation
- 17
- Wish Day - Make a Wish Australia
- 24
- National Coin for a Cord Day - Inner Wheel Australia
- 30
- International Guide Dog Day - Guide Dogs Queensland
May
- 1
- Starlight Day - Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
- 1-31
- Domestic Violence Prevention Month - Department of Communities
- 1-31
- National Autism Awareness Month - Autism Queensland
- 3-9
- Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Week - Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia
- 5
- World Asthma Day - Asthma Queensland
- 11-17
- National Volunteer Week - Volunteering Australia
- 15
- International Day of Families - United Nations
- 17
- Transverse Myelitis Day - Spinal Injuries Association
- 17-23
- Schizophrenia Awareness Week - Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
- 19
- World Hepatitis Day - World Hepatitis Alliance
- 22-30
- S-Troupe presents "Mary Pops In"
- 23
- Petrie and Community Carers Dance for Adults with a Disability
- 24-30
- Kidney Health Awareness Week - Kidney Health Australia
- 24-30
- Macular Degeneration Awareness Week - Macular Degeneration Foundation
- 25-29
- Diversity Week - University of Queensland
- 26
- National Sorry Day - National Sorry Day Committee
- 27 May – 3 Jun
- National Reconciliation Week - Reconciliation Australia
- 28
- Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Cancer Council Australia
- 29
- Dress Differently Day - Autism Queensland
- 31 May – 7 Jun
- Queensland Week - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
June
- 1-30
- MS Readathon - Multiple Sclerosis Australia
- 3
- Mabo Day - Reconciliation Queensland Incorporated
- 15
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- 15-21
- Blue Care Awareness Week - Blue Care
- 20
- The Big Night Out - Music Under the Stars - Mt Gravatt West Special School
- 20
- World Refugee day - United Nations
- 21
- Motor Neurone Disease Global Day - Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia
- 21-28
- Deafblind Awareness Week - Senses Foundation Inc
July
- 5-12
- NAIDOC Week - Department of Communities
- 12-18
- National Diabetes Week - Diabetes Australia
- 18
- Petrie and Community Carers Dance for Adults with a Disability
- 26
- Multiple Sclerosis Brissy to Bay Bike Ride - Multiple Sclerosis Australia
August
- 3-9
- Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
- 3-9
- Post Polio Awareness Week - Spinal Injuries Association
- 4
- National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day - Secretariat of Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
- 7
- Jeans for Genes Day - Children's Medical Research Institute
- 9
- International Day of the World's Indigenous People - United Nations
- 12
- International Youth Day - United Nations
- 15-23
- Seniors Week - Department of Communities
- 23-29
- HACC Awareness Week - Home and Community Care Queensland Health
- 23-29
- Hearing Awareness Week - Deafness Forum of Australia
- 28
- Daffodil Day - Cancer Council Australia
September
- 1-7
- National Asthma Week - Asthma Foundations Australia
- 6-12
- Child Protection Week - Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families)
- 8
- White Balloon Day - Bravehearts
- 13-19
- Disability Action Week - Department of Communities
- 14-20
- Stroke Awareness Week - National Stroke Foundation
- 19
- Petrie and Community Carers Dance for Adults with a Disability
- 25
- Stories of Home-Brisbane Playback Theatre
- 27
- World Heart Day - World Heart Federation
October
- 1-31
- Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month - Beyond Blue
- 2
- Moonlight Magic Dinner Dance
- 4
- Fusion Festival
- 4-10
- Mental Health Week - Queensland Health
- 10
- World Mental Health Day - World Federation for Mental Health
- 18
- Buddy Walk - Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc.
- 18-23
- Carers Week - Carers Queensland
- 23 Oct - 1 Nov
- Children's Week - Queensland Children's Week Association
- 20
- World Osteoporosis Day - Osteoporosis Australia
- 26
- Pink Ribbon Day - Cancer Council Australia
November
- 1-30
- Movember - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
- 8-15
- Spinal Injury Awareness Week - Spinal Injuries Association
- 9-15
- National Psychology Week - Australian Psychological Society
- 14
- World Diabetes Day - Diabetes Australia
- 14
- Petrie and Community Carers Dance for Adults with a Disability
- 16-22
- National Skin Cancer Action Week - Cancer Council Australia
- 19
- World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - WWSF Women's World Summit Foundation
- 26
- Disability Access Forum - Queensland Rail
December
- 3
- International Day of People with Disability - Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- 5
- International Volunteer Day - Volunteering Australia
- 10
- Human Rights Day - Australian Human Rights Commission
- 10
- Celebration of Inclusion: Human Right and You
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 reviewed: 05 November 2009