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May |
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Raises community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. Theme: “Act as 1” www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/violenceprevention/events/month.html |
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26 May |
National Sorry Day Recognises a national day of commemoration and remembrance. It is a day to honor the stolen generations and all that they have endured and all that has been lost through the removal of generations of aboriginal children as a result of the Forced Removal policies of the past. www.nsdc.org.au |
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3 June |
Mabo Day Commemorates the anniversary of the 1992 High Court decision, which altered the Australian political and legal landscape. The decision overturned the legal premise that Australia was ‘Terra Nulius’ a land belonging to no-one at the time of colonisation. |
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1 July |
CQID Family Fun Day A Family fun day and office opening was held at Friend Park, Barney Point, Gladstone. Activities included a BBQ, jumping castle, face painting, merry go round. |
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3-10 July |
NAIDOC week
National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee. www.naidoc.org.au |
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4 August |
National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day “From small to big: growing stronger every day.” Is a celebration of our children. www.snaic.asn.au/children |
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1 - 7 August |
National Homeless Persons' Week 'My address diversity; homelessness engages diverse people, from diverse addresses for diverse reasons.' www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au |
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4 - 10 September |
Child Protection Week
“Together we care”. Promoting the value of children and focussing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect. www.childprotectionweek.org.au |
