August 2026 Awareness Days Calendar

All August
Tradies National Health Month
Tradies National Health Month focuses on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety.
We have a range of training and resources that can be tailored to your workforce.

 

  • 1 Aug (Sat): World Lung Cancer Day
  • 3-9 August
    Loneliness Awareness Week
    Loneliness Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It’s all about creating supportive communities 
  • 3-9 August
    Dental Health Week
    The Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Encourages everyone to think about their oral health.
  • 3-9 August
    National Stroke Week
    Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to discover how easy it is to fit healthy habits into their day and do their part to prevent stroke.
  • 4 Aug (Tue): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
  • 6 August
    Jeans for Genes Day
    Australians unite on Jeans for Genes Day by wearing their favourite jeans, donating money and purchasing merchandise to support genetic research.
  • 10-14 August
    Australian Sleep Health Week
    Aims to improve people’s lives by promoting healthy sleep and raising awareness of sleep disorders. The theme for 2025 was “Sleep: The Lifelong Superpower“, shining a spotlight on the enduring benefits of healthy sleep throughout every stage of life. 
  • 13 August
    Left Handers Day
    Raising awareness of the needs of lefthanders worldwide.
  • 14 August
    National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
    The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and young people. 
  • 18 August
    Never Give Up Day
    This day serves as a global rallying call to reinforce our commitment to the causes that matter most to us.
  • 20 August
    Daffodil Day  (Cancer Council)
    Daffodil Day raises funds to give all Australians hope for a cancer free future.
  • 27 August
    Red Nose Day
    Is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids and provides vital services and programs to the Australian community in this area.

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