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Themed Events
There are many "themed" events that take place during the year on a local, state, national and global level - get involved and enjoy the benefits of participation.
Click on the Event's name for more information.
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
MARCH
National Playgroup Week
National Playgroup Week raises awareness of playgroup, and the importance of play in the community. National Playgroup Week will be bigger and better than ever, with extra events held around Australia.
National Youth Week
National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest single celebration of young people on the Australian calendar. NYW aims to encourage all young Australians aged 12-25 to celebrate their youth, recognise the contributions they make to their communities and provide an opportunity for young Australians to voice concerns or issues relevant to them.
MAY
National Families Week
National Families Week is timed to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Families on 15 May. This day is observed by the United Nations to mark the importance that the international community places on families as the most fundamental units of society, as well as to draw attention to the plight of families in many parts of the world.
National Career Development Week (NCDW)
The aim of the week is to promote awareness of career development and the need to develop skills to manage our own careers.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Join over 1 million Australians and take a break to fight cancer. By simply hosting a morning tea in your office, home, club or school and inviting your guests for a cuppa, you can make a difference to the lives of Australians affected by cancer each year. Every cup counts!
The week-long celebrations are held each year in schools across Queensland and provide an opportunity for Queenslanders to recognise the talent and achievements of students and teachers in state schools.
AUGUST
National Science Week
This is Australia's largest celebration of science. You can register your event, search for an event near you, sign up for email alerts or download graphics and activities.
SEPTEMBER
Adult Learners' Week
Adult Learners' Week is celebrated annually and its aim is to celebrate and promote all forms of adult and lifelong learning with a strong focus on literacy. The week includes hundreds of events and activities designed to promote the benefits of adult and lifelong learning - in the home, at work and in the community. It aims to highlight the many adult learning options available.
National Literacy & Numeracy Week
Across Australia, parents, teachers and communities are working together to develop the literacy and numeracy skills of Australias young people.
OCTOBER
National Childrens Week