September Community Events 2016

Photo: Eyre Peninsula courtesy of C. McIntyre 2016

1-30 September
Dementia Awareness Month
In SA visit Alzheimer's Australia SA or contact the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500

1-30 September
Biodiversity month
In SA visit the SA Dept of Environment, Water and Natural Resources website and find out about how to get involved in managing the natural resources near you.

1-30 September
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month host a fundraising Big Aussie Barbie or find a support group in SA

7 September
Threatened Species Day
In SA: Visit DEWNR and connect with SA’s environment

8 September
International Literacy Day (UNESCO) ‘Reading the Past, Writing the Future’
In SA contact the Reading Writing Hotline 1300 6 555 06 and find out more about the work of the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA)

10 September
World Suicide Prevention Day (WHO) ‘Connect, communicate and care’
In SA contact Lifeline Adelaide Call 13 11 14 for assistance or find out how you can volunteer

Visit the Square www.square.org.au website for suicide questions answers & resources developed by General Practice SA & Relationships Australia SA

15 September
International Day of Democracy
In SA attend Open State 18-27 Oct 2016, 10 days of collaboration, innovation, ideas & enterprise. The event covers topics such as: Future democracy, future leadership, future cities, future money, future tech and integrity

16 September
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer ‘Ozone and climate: Restored by a world united’ In SA find more Ozone layer information on the Dept of the Environment & Energy website

21 September
International Day of Peace In SA consider joining the Women's International League for Peace & Freedom

23 September
The Catalyst Foundation is hosting the Disability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo read more about the event on the SAcommunity Blog post here

27 September
World Tourism Day ‘Tourism for All - promoting universal accessibility’
In SA: Visit your local Tourist Information Service  and become a tourist in your town.

28 September
World Maritime Day ‘Shipping: indispensable to the world’
In SA visit the Maritime Union SA branch or if you are looking for social activities  join The Merchant Navy Association

29 September
National Police Remembrance Day find details on the Adelaide memorial here