World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

The red cross emblem was adopted 150 years ago by the Geneva Conventions to protect medical personnel assisting the wounded on the battlefield. Soon after, it was to identify the […]

World Migratory Bird Day

The first World Migratory Bird Day in 2006 was to counter some of the negative publicity migratory birds were receiving at the peak of the Avian Influenza discussion. Themes in […]

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day recognises the work of mothers and mother figures (stepmothers, relatives, guardians, foster parents and close family or other friends) in the home and for society more broadly. It […]

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 […]

International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. Recognised as the basic unit of society, the United Nations acknowledges how […]

International Day of Light

The International Day of Light celebrates the role light plays in science, culture and art, education and sustainable development, as well as in such fields as medicine, communications and energy. […]