The Push Up Challenge is on again this June, seeking to reduce mental health stigma and promote open and honest conversations about mental health struggles.
Awareness Events
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Table-top dig in Tamworth for National Archaeology Week
Two events are being held this week in Tamworth for National Archaeology Week, including the opportunity for older children to get involved in a table-top dig.
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World Bee Day
Today – May 20 – is World Bee Day, recognising the crucial role that bees play in our environment.
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Walk to School today
Today is Walk Safely to School Day, encouraging all primary school kids to walk to school for their wellbeing.
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World wide flash mob for DV awareness includes Glen Innes
Last Saturday, on World Belly Dance Day, the Glen Innes Shimmy Mob Team danced their way around town, raising awareness about domestic abuse and funds for support services.
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Wear orange today to support the SES
Today is WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – so pop on something orange this morning to show your support for our SES volunteers.
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National Volunteering Week
Held between the 15th to the 21st of May, National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers.
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‘Thank you’ this International Nurses Day
Tamworth nurse Kim Watkins is a superhero, and we say ‘thank you’ to all our nursing superheroes this International Nurses Day.
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IDAHOBIT day celebrates acceptance of queer community
Next week on May 17th, millions of people around the world will celebrate the international day against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia – IDAHOBIT Day.
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Composting gets dirty against climate change
New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).