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.