Category: Awareness days/weeks
World Gratitude Day – why saying thanks isn’t just polite, it’s essential
With World Gratitude Day coming up on 21st September, it’s a good moment to think about the little acts of kindness we give and receive every day. Often, it’s those small moments - the quick thank you, the nod of appreciation - that leave the biggest mark.
Dementia Awareness Month – your brain matters
For most of us, these are harmless lapses. But for nearly 500,000 Australians living with dementia, memory loss is much more than a moment - it’s a daily challenge that changes lives.
Foster Care Week – a call to open hearts & homes
Foster Care Week is a time to celebrate the unwavering commitment of foster carers - individuals and families who provide safety, stability, and compassion to children in crisis.
Boonah’s first Father’s Day stall – art that makes a difference
This Father’s Day, give a gift with meaning by supporting Boonah Creative Arts Centre’s inaugural Father’s Day stall. From Thursday...
NAIDOC Week and the next generation
CatholicCare is proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week y amplifying the voices, stories, and aspirations of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s celebrations are all about empowering the next generation of leaders - our young people who carry culture forward with pride, resilience and hope.
Supporting men’s health – a call to care, connect and check in
Each year in June, Men’s Health Week gives us a vital opportunity to turn the spotlight onto the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of men in our communities. At CatholicCare, we see this week not only as a chance to raise awareness - but also as a call to action.
Susan gives back to others with dementia
“I thought there was a chance I may get Alzheimer’s one day, but what I didn’t expect was to receive a diagnosis in my 50s. It was a surreal feeling because I felt fine, and I still do. But that’s the thing with Alzheimer’s. You think you’re fine, but the rest of the world knows you’re not.”
A self-care guide for mums – Mother’s Day 2025
As Mother’s Day draws near each year, many mums feel an increase in mental load. This Mother’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of self-care ideas.
Neighbour Day 2025 – Helen’s story
Neighbour Day was developed in response to increasing levels of concern about the disconnection between neighbours in local communities.
Accelerating action this International Women’s Day
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’ which is all about moving from awareness to action and awareness is the first step in creating change.
Bridging gaps and creating change on World Day of Social Justice Day 2025
World Day of Social Justice is celebrated each year on 20th February and the theme for 2025 is ‘Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice.’ Perhaps there is something a little familiar about the theme for World Social Justice Day this year.
You don’t need to have your life together at Christmas
The pressure is real to have it all together at Christmas. Yet no one in the history of the world, not even Mary, has had their life together at Christmas.