Free Breast Screening for Women over the age 50-69 years

PRIDE Festival

NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.

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State and Territory Disability Advisory Council and The National Disability and Carer Ministerial Advisory Council Meeting

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Pituitary Awareness Week (PAW) is staged each July and features a series of activities in each state, usually at major city hospitals.

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Jamm for Genes is a live music event that takes place on the weekend of Jeans for Genes Day (the first weekend in August).

Chances are you probably know someone who has a genetic disease, because one in twenty children are born with some form of genetic fault. There are children with leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, genetic defects and many other disorders. The scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute are working to try to prevent these diseases before they occur in our children, or where that is not possible to develop better treatments.

Every year August is a fantastic month for seniors in the Northern Territory. Seniors Month is all about staying active, keeping fit, trying new things, meeting people and making friends.

Continence Awareness Week (CAW) is one of the largest health promotion activity managed by the Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA). CAW is primarily funded by the Australian Government under the Continence Awareness and Support Project, an initiative of the National Continence Management Strategy. CAW is actively promoted by members of the CFA, the Australian Government and related peak body, consumer and professional groups. The CFA will target 'children' as the primary group followed by 'mothers', using a family dynamic approach.

SNAICC encourages all services and organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to celebrate National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day (NAICD) on 4 August 2008.

Support groups are local and regional groups offering support and shared experiences in dealing with issues of the late effects of polio. They are also involved in advocacy in providing information on the late effects of polio to relevant groups (e.g. medical practitioners, health care professionals, Queensland Health and Government).

Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the Australian Dental Association.

The Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of indigenous peoples' cultures and the great diversity that they represent. It is also an occasion to redouble efforts to address issues of exclusion, discrimination and poverty that are still the daily reality for many of these peoples.

The Lions Eye Institute in Perth, Western Australia, is the largest eye research institute in the southern hemisphere.

The selection of this theme for IYD 2008 is in recognition of the fact that climate change has already begun to devastate communities and deepen the effects of poverty and hunger. This situation complicates the challenges that youth face. However, young people are increasingly adding their voices to the call for action on climate change.

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The Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine is the authoritative professional body whose role is to cultivate and promote aerospace medicine and related disciplines in Australasia. Comprising more than 800 members from many fields of medical practice, the Society has been in existence for nearly 60 years and has provided professional development for its members by hosting successful scientific meetings each year.

The Billings Ovulation Method teaches a woman to interpret her natural signs of fertility through all her changing life stages from puberty to menopause.The Billings Ovulation Method is easy to learn and is highly successful when used by a couple to achieve or avoid a pregnancy.This method of natural family planning engenders co-operation and respect between the woman and man. It develops love and concern for each other and for the child, thus enriching their relationship.

The Daffodil was chosen as the symbol of hope for all touched by cancer because of its reputation as a hardy annual flower, pushing its way through the frozen earth after a long winter to herald the return of Spring, new life, vitality and growth.

Speech Pathology Australia will launch its annual Speech Pathology Week on 24 August 2008, under the banner ‘Communication: More than just words.’Speech Pathology Week will showcase the speech pathology profession and highlight how timely and specialist intervention from a speech pathologist can assist individuals and their families.

BreastscreenNT offers free breast screening to women without breast symptoms in Darwin and several regional locations throughout the Northern Territory.

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Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart which can affect anyone at any time.

The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria will be hosting a community awareness evening as part of BIEDAW

Annual Heart Foundation appeal running the whole month of September.

Time: 1.30pm - Join in with the rest of Australia for a Guiness World Record attempt to have the most number of people walking simultaneously at multi-venues. Register as a Walk Coordinator to receive a goNT uniform (hat, t-shirt and waterbottle) or simply join in with a walk in your area.

National Spina Bifida Awareness Week is celebrated during the first week of September each year.The aim of Awareness Week is community education about spina bifida, the second most common physical disability in Australia.The Awareness Week website provides a lot of information about spina bifida for primary and secondary schools

Gold Bow Day will raise awareness of recent thyroid cancer research stating that thyroid cancer in NSW has increased by 84% in women and 40% in men over the past 10 years. Money raised from gold bow sales will go towards improving the environment of radioactive treatment Rooms in public hospitals throughout Australia. Thyroid cancer patients are isolated in these treatment rooms for a 3-4 days, whilst undergoing radioactive iodine treatment. This treatment is given to thyroid cancer patients after surgery to remove their thyroid gland.

NCPW '08 provides an opportunity for adults, young people and children to come together and promote the positive influence grownups have on children's lives across the Northern Territory.

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Foster Care Week is an annual event co-ordinated by the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies with support from non government Foster Care Agencies in NSW, the Foster Care Association of NSW, The Foster Parent Support Network and the NSW Department of Community Services.

Do something special. Give blood.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder which affects 3-10% of school-age children. It was once diagnosed only in children, but we now know that it persists into adulthood for many. Although the symptoms seem benign, they can cause severe problems in social, academic, and work settings. Early identification and treatment are extremely important, as they help many people with ADHD to become very successful in life.

Relay for Life is overnight team event to fight cancer whereby teams take turns to run or walk around a track and raise vital funds that go towards cancer support and services for Territorians. Teams register and spend the months in the lead up to the event raising money that goes towards providing a range of support and services to reduce the impact of cancer on Territorians Last year this unique event drew over 50 teams and raised invaluable money to assist in the care of Territorians with cancer and their families.

Annual Heart Foundation appeal running the whole month of September.

Today, world-wide, there are around 600 million persons aged 60 years and over; this total will double by 2025 and will reach virtually two billion by 2050 - the vast majority of them in the developing world.

Getting the girls together for a girls’ night has long been a female institution. As you would know a girls’ night is a celebration, a time to share your feelings and dreams, a time to support and educate each other and most of all an escape from the everyday pressures of life.

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The Lupus Association has over 1100 members Australia-wide and provides services to those newly diagnosed, as well as those who have been living with lupus for some time.

Sleep Disorders Australia is a voluntary organization with branches in each State, providing information and support to sufferers of sleep disorders and their families.

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World Mental Health Day on 10 October raises public awareness about mental health issues. The Day promotes more open discussion of illnesses, and investments in prevention and treatment services. WHO statistics for 2002 show that 154 million people globally suffer from depression, only one form of mental illness.

On 11 October 2008 the world will celebrate Hospice and Palliative Care: A Human Right. Please check our website for updates or log on to PCA Connect to receive updates through PCA E-Bulletin.

During the third week in October each year, we have an opportunity to bring people with Down syndrome and their families to the attention of the community - celebrating their presence, congratulating them on their many contributions and successes, acknowedging the efforts of many working together to create good lives, and highlighting the support the community can offer.

BreastscreenNT offers free breast screening to women without breast symptoms in Darwin and several regional locations throughout the Northern Territory. Please phone 132 050 for venues and times, and to make an appointment.

The DAC is an important mechanism for people with disabilities, their carers, service providers and other key stakeholders to advise on policy and practice change.

The Bicycle NSW Ride2Work program is encouraging workplaces to keep a track on the number of employees choosing to get on their bikes and ride all or part of their journey to work. Research shows that regular monitoring increases likelihood and motivation to change and adopt a new behaviour – in this case riding to work! We are asking workplaces once a month to get online and complete a simple Ride2Work survey – anyone within the organisation can do this.

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Go Ga-Ga is a celebratory idea which runs over an 8 week period and culminates in October with ‘National Babies Day’. Traditionally, this has been Bonnie Babes biggest and most important fund raising event. The Go Ga-Ga campaign theme has featured many people, from all walks of life, some famous and some not, all with a dummy in their mouths.

NCPW is NAPCAN's flagship public event that provides individuals and communities with a range of opportunities to participate and contribute to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and promote their own programs and projects. The purpose of NCPW is to raise awareness of everyone's responsibility in creating Child Friendly Communities, including families and children. NCPW inspires communities to take action for the wellbeing of children.

BreastscreenNT offers free breast screening to women without breast symptoms in Darwin and several regional locations throughout the Northern Territory.

Australian schools unite to raise money for children around the world on Universal Children's Day

The Pink Ribbon is the symbol of support for the many women who have been affected by breast cancer globally. In 2008, Pink Ribbon Day will be held on Monday 27th October.

Since its inception in 1994, National Bandanna Day has grown to become one of Australia's leading not-for-profit fundraising and awareness raising events.

In November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we should focus on the needs and the achievements of the past year. Patients with lung cancer, and those who love them, have great physical and emotional needs. The Australian Lung Foundation is working globally, nationally and locally to meet these special needs.

Our first aim is to make organ and tissue donation and awareness more prevalent in our community. By informing parents of the importance of discussing these issues with their children, should they ever be placed in the same situation as we were, with Zaidee's sudden death.

The Spinal Injuries Association provides services and support for people living with a spinal cord injury. We are widely respected for our specialist knowledge of the needs of people with a spinal cord injury; the provision of high quality and contemporary services and our proactive approach to highlighting disability issues.

Think well. Be well is about feeling good, having a healthy self esteem, positive family, social and work relationships, being fit and healthy and having a balanced lifestyle.

The theme is Food Adventures – New foods, New techniques. It will focus on food safety in the light of Australians adventurous spirit in adopting such a wide array of foods in their diets, and new cooking techniques which are becoming mainstream.National Food Safety Week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia’s leading disseminator of consumer targeted food safety information.

National Skin Cancer Action Week raises awareness of skin cancer and sun protection in the country that suffers from the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.

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Alzheimer's Australia offers regular courses and workshops to family and carers across Australia.

Born early increase awareness about premature birth and its consequences, fund research into the causes and prevention of premature birth and provide support to those who experience premature birth.

The major strategies to achieve this are a national media campaign as well as education & male leadership programmes aimed at men and boys around Australia. All funds received by the White Ribbon Foundation will support the implementation of these strategies.

Our Mission is to minimize the impact and further transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne viruses in the Northern Territory through the optimisation and empowerment of people affected.

Today the world celebrates the International Day of Disabled Persons - dedicated this year to the theme of decent work for people with disabilities. This annual event aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disabilities.

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It is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. It is often those who most need their human rights protected, who also need to be informed that the Declaration exists -- and that it exists for them.

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Australia's Healthy Weight Week is a time for all Australian's to eat better, feel better and move more.

Cradle is a Northern Territory (Australia) support group for parents and their families who have suffered the loss of a child of any age through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or any other tragedy.

In February Ovarian Cancer Australia aims to inform and educate Australian women to the signs, symptoms, risks and preventions of ovarian cancer.

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November 2007, the General Assembly of the UN proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice.

Organ Donor Awareness Week aims to promote organ donation in the community and encourages families to talk about donation. It also encourages individuals to sign onto the Australian Organ Donor Register.

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Shave or colour your hair to raise money for the leukaemia foundation.

A week where the Coeliac Society and the Coeliac Research Funds work with the media, medical and dietry industry and other organisations to raise awareness of the coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.

For women between the ages of 50 to 69 years.

World Water day reminds everybody that concrete efforts to provide clean drinking water and increase awareness world-wide of the problems and of the solutions, can help make a difference.

World TB Day raises the awareness about the global epidemic of TB and the efforts to emilinate the disease.

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) will shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis.

To reduce child mortality, improve maternal health and combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases are among the Millennium Development Goals which all Member States have pledged to meet by the year 2015.

BreastscreenNT offers free breast screening to women aged between 50 to 69 years.

World Malaria Day is an opportunity for malaria-free countries to learn about the devastating consequences of the disease and for new donors to join a global partnership against malaria. It is an occasion for research and academia institutions to flag their scientific advances to both experts and the general public.

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WHO created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and its lethal effects.

Learn about the best rehabilitation service delivery models for Territorians.

World Blood Donor Day recognises the millions of people who save the lives and improve the health of others by donating blood.

On June 20, we celebrate World Refugee Day. This year, events around the world focused on the fundamental need for protection.

The conference will bring together prominent researches and practitioners from Australia and Overseas to explore new and challenging themes in workplace psychology.

The slogan of the UNODC anti-drugs campaign to be launched on 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is "Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. No place for drugs." The slogan will be used for three years and focus on different aspects of drug control: drug abuse in 2007, drug cultivation and production in 2008, and illicit drug trafficking in 2009.

SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families. Red Nose Day, held annually on the last Friday in June, is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids. Funds raised through Red Nose Day activities assist us in providing our vital services and programs.

JULeye (formally July) is an annual charity campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for eye health research.

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Through National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Australia aims to promote awareness of diabetes and the role of Diabetes Australia throughout the Australian community.

Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability (mental retardation). It is a disabling genetic condition which results in serious problems with learning and behaviour. Read more on the http://www.fragilex.org.au/ website

Infant Massage Australia is committed to empowering parents and enriching families through the nurturing touch of infant massage - fostering healthy communication, understanding and love for children in our society.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from 1-7 August. World Breastfeeding Week is an initiative of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and is celebrated in 120 countries around the world.

CP Australia - works towards creating a national focus on cerebral palsy - to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders.

National Healthy Bones Week is a joint initiative between Osteoporosis Australia and Dairy Australia, highlighting the important role of calcium in the development and maintenance of healthy bones (and the prevention of osteoporosis).

Glaucoma is a common eye disease. It affects about 1 in every 50 Australians over the age of 40. Glaucoma can cause vision loss and anyone can be at risk. Although it is not life threatening, the personal and social effects are wide reaching.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique and holistic way of looking at health and disease. This system of medicine developed over thousands of years in China. It has specific diagnostic methods: inspection, listening/smelling, inquiry and palpation. The diagnosis is based on the disharmony of energy in body. Acupuncture is a main branch in TCM. It regulates and harmonises the energy in the body by inserting fine needles in special points according to the channel theories in TCM. Moxibustion, cupping, scraping, electric needles and patent herbal medicine are also used to support the acupuncture treatment in our clinic. Acupuncture is used to treat numerous diseases, including all kinds of pain, skin disorders, insomnia, digestive disorders, and more.

Hearing Awareness Week is an annual event held in the last week of August. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of hearing impairment and ways to protect your hearing. This week is a key event for Deafness Forum which is the national coordinating body.

Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS/22q11.2) is a genetic syndrome. It is the result of a submicroscopic deletion on the long arm of Chromosome 22 in the “q11” region- deletion 22q11.VCFS/22q11.2 occurs in approximately one in 2000 births and is the most common submicroscopic deletion syndrome. There are more than 100 physical phenotypic features reported as VCFS affects every major system in the body.

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA plays a vital role in the fight against prostate cancer and devotes all of it resources towards reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the community.

With 1 in 6 children and 1 in 9 adults having asthma, National Asthma Week provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about this common condition. Educational seminars and other activities will be conducted during National Asthma Week to raise community awareness about the impact asthma can have on people's lives. This years theme is 'asthma is serious, you can take control'.

The Eczema Association of Australasia Inc's (EAA) educational site offering you practical information about living with or caring for someone with eczema.

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During the third week of September, all around Australia, local herbalists will be running events to promote the use and practice of herbal medicine.

Get involved in National Stroke Week from 15 - 21 September and help raise awareness about stroke prevention. This year we are encouraging all Australians to look out for the signs of stroke and to call 000 immediately. Getting to hospital quickly can save lives and reduce disability.

National Stroke Week 2009 aims to raise awareness of stroke and the early warning signs of a stroke.

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National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week is held every year to increase awareness and preventative measures.

Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 500,000 Australians living with dementia.

Movember (the month formerly known as November) is an annual charity event held during November.At the start of Movember guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants, known as Mo Bros, have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their Mo, raising money along the way to benefit men's health - specifically prostate cancer and male depression.

You can be a Walking Class Hero on Friday 2 October 2009 by simply walking all or part of the way to work. Use public transport and get off the bus, train, tram or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way. Or take a half-hour walk at lunch-time. And where possible, walk up stairs. But, PLEASE, leave the car at home. If you have to drive, leave the car at least a kilometre or two from your destination and walk the remaining distance.

Mental Health Week this year begins 4 October and ends with World Mental Health Day on the 10 October. The NT Mental Health Coalition's theme for this year is "Mental Health in the Workplace" and NTCOSS are running a number of events which will be showcased on the NTCOSS site in the Major Events area, as well as a calendar of events that will emcompass everyone's efforts for the week and will guide you to what is happening across the Northern Territory.

Young people aged 15 to 25 are encouraged to apply to join the 2010 Youth Minister’s Round Table of Young Territorians. As a member of the Youth Round Table they’ll advise the Minister for Young Territorians on important decisions, work on issues they are passionate about, meet other young people from all over the Territory and get heaps of great experience and skills for the future.For information and to apply, visit www.youth.nt.gov.au or freecall 1800 652 736. Closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2009.

World Sight Day is a global initiative providing an opportunity to raise the profile of the causes of blindness and vision impairment and the preventative measures. It takes place on the second Thursday in October every year.

Haemophilia ~ One Community, Many Faces aimed to portray that haemophilia affects people of all ages and experiences.

The success of Anti-Poverty Week depends on individual people and organisations taking action to organise an activity with friends, colleagues or other groups. Any activity, large or small, that helps people to express their interest and concern about any aspect of local, national or global poverty is very welcome.

Nutrition Week is a National campaign conducted by Nutrition Australia annually. The aim of National Nutrition Week is to raise the awareness of the importance of healthy eating for optimal health in the community. Nutrition Australia has adopted the 5 year theme of ‘Falling in Love with Food’. Nutrition Week enjoys the support of a multitude of government organisations and non-government organisations.

Carers Week is an awareness week held during October each year right across Australia. The event was established to promote and raise awareness of the valuable role that carers play in our community and to generate discussion about carer issues. Carers Week also provides an opportunity for carers to come together, support one another and share ideas and information.

Every year during Sock it to Suicide Week, we encourage everyone to wear bright coloured socks to their workplace, schools, etc and donate a gold coin in support of the White Wreath Association.

To reduce the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in the Australian Community by 15% by the year 2010.

Northern Territory children in both urban and rural areas are three times more likely to die or to be injured than children living elsewhere in Australia. This frightening statistic is due in part to the Northern Territory's unique climate and geography, as well as our lifestyle and culture. The Northern Territory Division of Kidsafe began in 1983 and works to reduce the terrible toll of accidents on Territory children.

The objective of the Symposium is to provide health care practitioners in the region with the opportunity to learn more about the latest treatments and interventions for people with complex diabetes and to debate the challenges of preventing and effectively managing diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Central Australia. Some of the topics include a review of epidemiology and public health aspects of diabetes, consideration of cardiovascular complications of diabetes and a review of current international trends in screening and diagnosis. There will also be a half day planning workshop to discuss future care and prevention strategies in diabetes and cardiovascular disease care in remote communities.Registrations can be made via our website at www.bakeridi.edu.au or by contacting the symposium co-ordinator on 1300 728 900.

Changing the face of Men's Health. MOvember highlights men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

Awareness of food safety

The Food Safety Information Council aims to reduce the number of Australians getting sick from food poisoning by providing simple, easy to follow consumer information on the handling, storage and preparation of food.

Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia providing a single, powerful, collective voice for people living with diabetes, their families and carers. Diabetes Australia works in partnership with diabetes health professionals, educators and researchers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community. Diabetes Australia is committed to turning diabetes around through awareness, prevention, detection, management and a cure.

The World Day of Remembrance is the day on which all those killed and injured in road crashes are remembered, together with their families, the emergency services and all others affected or involved in the aftermath.

World COPD Day on 18 November is a global effort to expand understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and advocate for better care for patients. Currently 210 million people have the illness, according to 2007 WHO estimates. WHO predicts that COPD will become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. Key risk factors for COPD are tobacco smoking, indoor and outdoor air pollution, and exposure to occupational dusts and chemicals.

Our Mission is to minimize the impact and further transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne viruses in the Northern Territory through the optimisation and empowerment of people affected.

International Volunteer Day (IVD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. IVD is now celebrated world wide with thousands of volunteers involved in a range of IVD initiatives including clean-up campaigns, conferences, exhibitions, morning teas and many other activities all aimed to highlight the role of volunteers in their communities.