Today is World Health Day and this year’s theme is 'My health, my right’. At the National Mental Health Commission, we believe that mental health is a universal human right. To learn more about World Health Day 2024 visit 👉 who.int
#worldhealthday

Trans Day of Visibility is an international day to celebrate trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. Let's eliminate discrimination, stigma, and other barriers to inclusion.
👉 tdov.org.au
#tdov #TDOV2024

World Bipolar Day aims to bring global awareness to bipolar disorders & to eliminate social stigma & discrimination. Let’s educate & improve sensitivity towards the illness, including access to the latest research & effective treatments👉worldbipolarday.org
#WorldBipolarDay

Today we recognise & support Close The Gap Day. This highlights the importance of closing the health & life expectancy gap between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples & non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.
See the 2024 Close The Gap Report 👉 ClosetheGap 🖤 💛 ❤️ Campaign 💙 💚

The United Nations’s International Day of Happiness theme #HappierTogether reminds us that lasting happiness comes from feeling connected to others, building communities, and living lives with purpose 🙂
Find out more: 👉dayofhappiness.net

Action for Happiness

The United Nations’s International Day of Happiness theme #HappierTogether reminds us that lasting happiness comes from feeling connected to others, building communities, and living lives with purpose 🙂
Find out more: 👉dayofhappiness.net

Action for Happiness

Welcome to Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes & misconceptions about neurological differences. Let’s recognise & celebrate those who think differently, seeking to understand, respect & celebrate neurodiversity.
👉@NCweek

#ThisIsND

Join us as we celebrate Harmony Week and acknowledge Australia’s vibrant and multicultural communities — from the oldest continuous culture of the traditional owners of the land, to the cultures of our newest arrivals brought from around the world.
👉 harmony.gov.au

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Women and girls must be given equal opportunity to build capabilities and strengthen access to learn, earn & lead.♀️❤️
👉UN Women Australia
#IWD2024 #CountHerIn

Today is Zero Discrimination Day, which celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with dignity. Launched globally by UNAIDS to combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, you can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/49tDpn7

As our LGBTIQ+🏳️‍🌈 community gathers for Mardi Gras 2024 🌈, we reflect on the importance of LGBTIQ+ support and inclusion throughout the mental health system, and the need for approachable contact points for those in distress. For support services 👉 bit.ly/3uXLhy1

Today we celebrate Mental Health Nurses Day! This is an opportunity to recognise the important work done by Australia’s mental health nursing teams and individuals who support thousands of people every year, as inpatients & in the community👉 bit.ly/4be4GLH Mental Health Nurses' Day

Today we observe World Day of Social Justice, which highlights the importance of social justice in promoting development and human dignity. This is particularly important for people with mental health concerns.

Today is #SaferInternetDay and this year’s theme is Connect. Reflect. Protect.

Be informed about online safety, understand how to report online abuse and actively contribute to a safer online environment 👉 bit.ly/47Xio2z

Great to see the Office of the South Australian Mental Health Commissioner offering #ADLfringe Performers Grants - Apply at wbsagrants.grantplatform.com by 18 Jan 24.

As 2023 comes to a close, the Commission would like to thank the mental health sector for supporting the Australian community. If anyone needs support, call one of these free support lines 👉 bit.ly/3TlPANw

Today is Human Rights Day. 2023 also marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We promote these rights for all people regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, politics, national or social origin.

#humanrightsday 2023 #humanrightsday

Today we celebrate International Day of People with Disability. We recognise the diverse community of 4.4 million Australians with disability. Learn how we can make opportunities better and fairer for people with disability 👉bit.ly/3Riw5Ed

IDPwD

19 November is International Men’s Day 2023, which is an opportunity to shine a light on the social issues that affect men and boys. The theme in Australia is ‘healthy men, healthy world’, chosen by the Men's Health Forum. For more resources visit bit.ly/3FYq3lK

This week we mark Perinatal Mental Health Week. The theme for 2023 is ‘we’re here, uncover your village’ which aims to connect expectant and new parents with their communities. Visit pmhweek.org.au and gidgetfoundation.org.au to find support.