Events

Below is a list of upcoming health and wellbeing events in the G21 region. Also included are some of the special health-related awareness days/weeks/months.

Upcoming Events

Friday, 27 March 2020 - 4:15pm to 5:30pm

You the Man: a theatre-based education program for bystander engagement and violence preventio

Saturday, 28 March 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Please join us to celebrate 'THIS GIRL CAN' WEEK

Where: GMHBA Stadium 

Preceding AFLW Geelong v Collingwood Game

Further details will be provided closer to the event. 

Tuesday, 31 March 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Deakin University’s Theatre-based Education Program Being Frank is available for performances in 2020, and bookings are now open. 

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 (All day) to Thursday, 30 April 2020 (All day)

Premier’s Active April is a month-long campaign encouraging people to get more active, more often.

Thursday, 2 April 2020 (All day) to Friday, 3 April 2020 (All day)

So much dialogue and learning is city centric. People gather together in places far from rural communities. This can limit our understanding of the challenges that are faced in relation to social isolation and loneliness outside of cities, or the great solutions that may have been found to overcome these problems. This conference plans to explore new ways of knowing and thinking in this space.

Sunday, 26 April 2020 (All day) to Saturday, 2 May 2020 (All day)

It’s almost Heart Week! Get your free info kit.

Monday, 4 May 2020 (All day)

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

Friday, 15 May 2020 (All day)

Encourage children to build regular walking in their daily routine by walking to, during, and from school.

Sunday, 17 May 2020 (All day)

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2020.

Monday, 18 May 2020 (All day) to Sunday, 24 May 2020 (All day)

We’re encouraging all Australians to Move More and Age Better! Everyone should exercise regularly throughout all stages of life.

Monday, 18 May 2020 (All day) to Sunday, 24 May 2020 (All day)

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 (All day) to Wednesday, 3 June 2020 (All day)

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Monday, 1 June 2020 (All day) to Tuesday, 30 June 2020 (All day)

The National Burns Awareness Month (1-30 June) aims to drive greater awareness amongst the Australian community of burns prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns.

Monday, 1 June 2020 (All day) to Tuesday, 30 June 2020 (All day)

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a Bowel Cancer Australia initiative to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest canceand raise funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Monday, 8 June 2020 (All day) to Sunday, 14 June 2020 (All day)

In 2020, AAIMHI will join with the UK in promoting an awareness of infant mental health during the week of 8-14 June.

Monday, 8 June 2020 (All day) to Sunday, 14 June 2020 (All day)

Why is Australian male health so in need of attention? Why work on men's health?

Sunday, 14 June 2020 (All day) to Saturday, 20 June 2020 (All day)

During Sunday June 14 to Saturday June 20, we will celebrate Refugee Week 2020!   A World of Stories

 

Sunday, 2 August 2020 (All day) to Saturday, 8 August 2020 (All day)

Homelessness Week is an annual week coordinated by Homelessness Australia to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions.

Monday, 7 September 2020 (All day) to Friday, 11 September 2020 (All day)

Women’s Health Week is the biggest week in Australia focusing on good health and wellbeing for women and girls. Run by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, the campaign takes a preventive approach to health by providing resources, tips and information on maintaining good health, inspiring women and girls to learn more and take action.

Thursday, 1 October 2020 (All day) to Friday, 30 October 2020 (All day)

Your community needs your help to Feed Geelong!

 

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