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24.01.2022 Did you know that over half of the worlds forests have been cut down? They are HalfCut. Forests are one of our best chances to beat the Climate Crisis. You can go #halfcut to raise money and protect our planets precious forests! https://halfcut.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch

24.01.2022 September is Dementia Awareness Month. There are 459,000 Australians living with dementia and almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. You can play your part to support them. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au//dementia-awareness-mon/... Dementia Australia See more

24.01.2022 Today is the International Day against Nuclear Tests. The UN calls for more education about the effects of nuclear weapons so that we can move towards a nuclear-weapon-free world together. You can help by spreading awareness! https://www.un.org/en/events/againstnucleartestsday/

23.01.2022 Today is Pet Promise Day. Its a time to honour the commitment to protect and love the animals in our care. We have hundreds of opportunities on our site to turn around the lives of animals in need. Head to www.DoSomethingNearYou.com.au to find out more. https://www.facebook.com/petpromiseday

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is Clean up the World Weekend. Since 1993, over 35,000,000 people all over the world have been involved in the essential work of stopping rubbish from entering the natural world - you can help! https://www.cleanuptheworld.org/... Clean Up the World - Official See more

22.01.2022 Today is the start of Legacy Week. Its the annual fundraiser of Legacy Australia, raising awareness and funds for the families of incapacitated and deceased Veterans. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/ca/legacy-week-badge-day/

21.01.2022 Social enterprises in Melbourne are setting an inspiring example for business owners. And we can all shop from businesses that help the surrounding community. KindlyGoods - #gokindly strEAT Moon rabbit cafe+restaurant Enable & In the Click Social Enterprise Society Melbourne https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au//melbourne-businesses-s/

20.01.2022 Today is National Police Remembrance Day. Events around the nation will be honouring police who have lost their lives in the line of duty. https://policeweek.org.au/about-us/

18.01.2022 Tomorrow is Daffodil Day, run by the Cancer Council Australia. Get involved by selling or buying merchandise and fresh daffodils, volunteering on a stall near you, or making a donation to world-class cancer research. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/daffodil-day/

17.01.2022 Today is World Sexual Health Day. You can support charities that protect the health and human rights of the public such as Marie Stopes Australia. https://www.who.int//default-calen/world-sexual-health-day

16.01.2022 Today is Bravehearts White Balloon Day. Its an annual day to raise funds and awareness for the prevention of child sexual assault. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/white-balloon-day/

16.01.2022 September is Footy Colours Month. Its the major fundraiser for the Fight Cancer Foundation. You can support cancer patients and their families while showing off your favourite footy gear. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/footy-colours-month/

16.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! We can supports fathers and men across the country by getting involved with charities such as Movember Australia, Mentoring Men, the Australian Mens Shed Association, and more. Head to www.DoSomethingNearYou.com.au to find out more.

15.01.2022 Today is National Threatened Species Day. You can get involved and protect the future of special Aussie animals like this Christmas Island Frigatebird. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au//saving-our-species-new

15.01.2022 Today is the start of Womens Health Week. You can host your own event to celebrate, or just start an important conversation about health with the women in your life. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/womens-health-week/

15.01.2022 Today is World Slavery Remembrance Day. Its a time to remember the centuries of people affected by slavery, and also commit to stopping it in the many places around the world where it continues to occur. https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/

15.01.2022 Today is International Literacy Day. Being able to read and write is something that many of us take for granted. But many people miss out, even in Australia. Head to www.DoSomethingNearYou.com.au, enter your postcode and select the Education category to learn how to lift rates of literacy for everyone. https://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all

13.01.2022 Today is International Orangutan Day. Did you know that the intelligence of orangutans is comparable to a six year old child? Though there are no orangutans in Australia, they are directly affected by the timber and beauty products that you buy, since their habitat is destroyed to make certain products. Find out more! https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au//international-oranguta/

13.01.2022 DoSomethingNearYou is proud to launch our National Calendar. Its a definitive resource for all national fundraisers and awareness days - events that you can get involved with from any part of the country. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/national-calendar/

13.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month. Do you know the many plants and animals that are native to the area where you live? Studying them is a great home schooling idea. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversi/biodiversity-month

13.01.2022 Were one week away from R U OK Day. 2020 has been a hard year. You dont have to be an expert to connect with people around you. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in a crisis. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/ruok-day/

13.01.2022 Were halfway through Adult Learners Week. Every age is a perfect time to learn new skills, fosters your talents, and transform your life through education. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/adult-learners-week/

12.01.2022 Today is the start of National Stroke Week, run by The Stroke Foundation. You can save lives just by recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke and calling an ambulance immediately. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/stroke-foundation/

11.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day, run by the Heart Foundation. Today is a time to reflect on the healthier choices we can all make to improve heart health, and how we can support people with heart disease. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cau/the-heart-foundation/

10.01.2022 September is Liptember. Mental health is an important issue right now, and supporting Aussie women through anxiety and depression is as easy as popping on some bright lipstick, starting a conversation, or fundraising through the month of September. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/liptember/

09.01.2022 Today is National Bilby Day. You can spend some time learning about these unique Aussie animals, or donate to a charity that protects them. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/save-the-bilby-fund/

09.01.2022 Today is Red Nose Day 2020, run by one of Australias most loved charities. Red Nose is Australias leading authority on safe sleep and pregnancy, and bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/red-nose-day/

08.01.2022 Since 1945 the Children's Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia, including today, at the start of CBCA Book Week 2020. https://www.cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week

08.01.2022 Today is the start of National Op Shop Week. We can all support our local op shop by donating high quality goods, volunteering in a shop, or buying some new gear. Head to our site to find your nearest op shop! https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/national-op-shop-week/

08.01.2022 Today is the start of National Child Protection Week. You can get involved and ensure every kid in Australia has the best start in life. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/napcan-australia/

07.01.2022 MSWA Ocean Ride is coming up on November 22, following the stunning WA coastline from Fremantle to Hillarys. Get involved as a rider or volunteer and fundraise for Western Australians living with a neurological condition. https://mswaoceanride.org.au

07.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Charity. On www.DoSomethingNearYou.com.au we have over 17,000 organisations working to improve the environment and society of Australia for the benefit of all. https://www.un.org/en/events/charityday/

06.01.2022 Today is the start of Include A Charity Week. The goal is to encourage more people to leave a charitable gift in their will, increasing the funds invested in charities, and increasing the positive impact we all have on society! https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/c/include-a-charity-week/

06.01.2022 September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. We can look after the men in our lives by having a life-saving conversation about health, and encouraging men to get checked. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au//prostate-cancer-founda/ Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

06.01.2022 Today is World Rivers Day. Celebrations can range from a paddle down a creek or a clean up of a river section, to an online workshop about waterways. We all appreciate our rivers, and now is a time to show it. http://worldriversday.com/get-involved/

05.01.2022 Today is the start of National Organic Week. You can support the health of our land and the people who work on it by buying organic products wherever you can. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/ca/national-organic-week/

04.01.2022 Watch Craig Reucassels great new show full of practical advice for helping the planet - whats one change that youre going to make at home? https://iview.abc.net.au//fight-for-planet-a-our-climate-c

04.01.2022 Today is the start of National Science Week. Itll be different this year, with online events, virtual tours and stay-at-home science experiences. You can run your own event at home! https://www.scienceweek.net.au/get-involved/

04.01.2022 Today is National Meals on Wheels Day. Every day, Meals on Wheels brings a friendly smile, a chat, a nutritious meal and the knowledge that someone will drop by to say hello. You can help vulnerable people by supporting your local service. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/meals-on-wheels/

03.01.2022 Today is Daffodil Day. The Cancer Council Australia couldnt do it without you, and appreciate your help in raising vital funds for research, education, and support. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/daffodil-day/

03.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Remember that connection isnt about perfection, its just about showing you care. Reaching out to one person today is a step to creating supportive communities across Australia. https://dosomethingnearyou.com.au/cause/ruok-day/

02.01.2022 The Boomerang Alliance have launched SUPTEMBER! A whole month dedicated to getting rid of Single Use Plastics (SUP). Its an easy campaign that anyone can get involved with my choosing to refuse plastic straw, plastic bags, disposable coffee cups, and more! https://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/suptember_2020

01.01.2022 September is Save the Koala Month. Be a hero for the Koalas this September! Hold a bake sale, create some Koala inspired art, have a face mask night and chill out like the Koalas do! https://www.savethekoala.com/how-to-help/save-koala-month