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.
