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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:World Stroke Day
DESCRIPTION:World Stroke Day raises awareness about stroke prevention\, early warning signs and life after stroke. The day focuses on reducing risk\, recognising symptoms quickly and supporting recovery\, rehabilitation\, and long-term care. \nWhy it matters\n\nStroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide.\nMany strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes and management of risk factors such as high blood pressure\, diabetes\, smoking and inactivity.\nQuick recognition of stroke symptoms and rapid medical treatment can save lives and reduce permanent disability.\nStroke can result in sudden loss of mobility\, speech\, memory\, and independence\, affecting individuals\, families and carers.\nRecovery often requires long-term rehabilitation\, support services and coordinated care.\nAwareness empowers people to act fast and plan for the practical realities that can follow a stroke.\n\nWorld Stroke Day highlights the importance of prevention\, fast response\, and long-term support to protect life\, independence and dignity. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nWorld Stroke Organization\nGlobal organisation dedicated to stroke prevention\, treatment\, rehabilitation and advocacy worldwide.\n\nAustralia \n\nStroke Foundation\nNational organisation supporting Australians affected by stroke through education\, prevention\, recovery services and advocacy.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/world-stroke-day/
CATEGORIES:Health Events & Chronic Conditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:International Day of Care and Support
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Care and Support recognises the essential role of care and support in sustaining individuals\, families\, communities\, and economies. The day highlights the value of unpaid and paid care work and the need for systems that support carers across all stages of life. \nWhy it matters\n\nCare and support underpin daily life\, from caring for children and people with disability to supporting older adults and those with illness or injury.\nMuch care work is unpaid and often invisible\, leading to financial strain\, burnout and reduced well-being for carers.\nCarers frequently balance care responsibilities with employment\, health challenges and family commitments.\nA lack of adequate support can result in isolation\, stress and long-term disadvantage for carers.\nRecognising care as essential work helps drive better policies\, workplace flexibility and access to support services.\nAwareness encourages shared responsibility and planning so care does not fall on one person alone.\n\nInternational Day of Care and Support highlights the need to value care\, support carers and plan for care needs across the lifespan. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nUnited Nations\nGlobal body recognising International Day of Care and Support and promoting policies that value care and support work worldwide.\n\nAustralia \n\nCarers Australia\nNational organisation representing and supporting unpaid carers through advocacy\, resources and services.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/international-day-of-care-and-support/
CATEGORIES:Carers & Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
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SUMMARY:Movember (Men's Health Month)
DESCRIPTION:Movember is a global\, month-long awareness and fundraising campaign held every November that focuses on men’s health. It raises awareness and funds to support the prevention\, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer\, testicular cancer and men’s mental health challenges\, including suicide prevention. \nWhy this matters\n\nMen experience higher rates of preventable illness and early death compared to women.\nProstate and testicular cancers are among the most common cancers affecting men.\nMen are significantly less likely to seek help for mental health concerns.\nSuicide remains a leading cause of death for men in many countries.\nEarly detection\, open conversation and access to support can save lives.\n\nMovember encourages action\, conversation and early intervention to improve health outcomes for men and boys worldwide. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational / Australia \nMovember Foundation\nFounded in Australia\, Movember is a global men’s health charity leading the Movember campaign\, funding research\, support services and advocacy programs to improve men’s physical and mental health worldwide.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/movember-mens-health-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
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SUMMARY:World Diabetes Day
DESCRIPTION:World Diabetes Day is a global awareness day that focuses on diabetes prevention\, diagnosis\, management and support. It highlights the impact of diabetes on individuals\, families\, health systems and communities\, while promoting education and action to reduce complications and improve quality of life. \nWhy this matters\n\nDiabetes is a leading cause of serious health complications\, including heart disease\, kidney failure\, vision loss and nerve damage.\nMany people live with undiagnosed diabetes\, increasing the risk of preventable complications.\nManaging diabetes requires daily attention\, education and access to ongoing care and support.\nFamilies and carers often play a key role in supporting long-term management and well-being.\nPrevention\, early detection and coordinated care can significantly reduce health and financial burdens.\n\nAwareness supports earlier diagnosis\, better management and informed planning to reduce the long-term impact of diabetes. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nInternational Diabetes Federation (IDF)\nGlobal federation leading World Diabetes Day\, uniting diabetes associations worldwide to promote education\, advocacy\, and improved care for people living with diabetes.\n\nAustralia \n\nDiabetes Australia\nNational peak body representing Australians affected by diabetes\, providing education\, support\, advocacy\, and resources to improve prevention and management across Australia.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/world-diabetes-day/
CATEGORIES:Health Events & Chronic Conditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
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SUMMARY:International Men’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Men’s Day is a global awareness day that focuses on men’s health\, well-being and positive contributions to families and communities. It encourages open conversations about physical and mental health\, challenges harmful stereotypes and highlights the importance of support\, connection and early help-seeking. \nWhy this matters\n\nMen are less likely to seek help for physical and mental health concerns\, often delaying diagnosis and treatment.\nSuicide rates remain significantly higher among men in many countries\, including Australia.\nSocial expectations can discourage men from expressing vulnerability or asking for support.\nPoor health outcomes impact families\, workplaces and communities\, not just individuals.\nPositive role models and open conversations support healthier relationships and better long-term well-being.\n\nAwareness helps normalise help-seeking\, reduce stigma and encourage men to look after their health and support one another. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nInternational Men’s Day\nGlobal initiative promoting men’s health\, well-being\, and positive male role models\, while encouraging dialogue around issues affecting men and boys worldwide.\n\nAustralia \n\nAustralian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF)\nNational peak body for men’s health in Australia\, working to improve health outcomes for men and boys through advocacy\, research\, policy development and collaboration across the health sector.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/international-mens-day/
CATEGORIES:Health Awareness & Prevention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
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SUMMARY:International Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:International Volunteer Day is a global awareness day that recognises the contribution of volunteers and promotes the value of volunteering in communities worldwide. It highlights how volunteering strengthens social connection\, supports essential services and helps address social\, health\, and environmental challenges. \nWhy this matters\n\nVolunteers play a critical role in supporting community services that would otherwise be under-resourced or unavailable.\nVolunteering strengthens social connection and reduces isolation for both volunteers and those they support.\nMany health\, care\, emergency\, and community organisations rely heavily on volunteers to operate.\nVolunteering builds skills\, confidence and a sense of purpose across all ages.\nCommunity resilience during crises often depends on volunteer support.\n\nRecognising volunteers reinforces the importance of collective care and shared responsibility within communities. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nUnited Nations Volunteers (UNV)\nUnited Nations programme that promotes volunteerism worldwide and coordinates International Volunteer Day\, supporting peace\, development\, and community resilience through volunteer action.\n\nAustralia \n\nVolunteering Australia\nNational peak body representing volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations\, providing advocacy\, resources\, and leadership to strengthen volunteering across Australia.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/international-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:Carers & Support
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