National Tree Day

National Tree Day was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John, and is Australia's largest community tree planting and nature protection event. The ask for this Day is for one million new native trees and shrubs to be planted across the country. Each year, about 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in […]

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

The date 4 August was historically used to communally celebrate the birthdays of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were taken from their families at a young age, without knowing their birthday – the Stolen Generations. In 1988, National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day was established to celebrate the children of our First Nation […]

Bridge Night

Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Bridge Night is held every Wednesday of the month and is not restricted to Members of the Association. Players of all levels are most welcomed, with novices given full support from the friendly and more experienced players. Contact Graham at this email for more information and to book in. Please feel free also to call […]

Jeans for Genes Day

1 in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and life-threatening metabolic disorders - with 12 kids born with such every minute worldwide. On the first Friday of August each year, Australians unite on Jeans for Genes Day by wearing their favourite jeans, donating money and purchasing merchandise […]

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

There are approximately 476 million Indigenous Peoples worldwide, in over 90 countries - 6 percent of the global population. Often lacking formal recognition over their lands, territories and natural resources, Indigenous People are often last to receive public investments in basic services and infrastructure, and face multiple barriers to participate fully in the formal economy, […]

Bridge Night

Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Bridge Night is held every Wednesday of the month and is not restricted to Members of the Association. Players of all levels are most welcomed, with novices given full support from the friendly and more experienced players. Contact Graham at this email for more information and to book in. Please feel free also to call […]