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RDE- Regional Disability Expo and Seniors Expo - Toowoomba

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:00 - 15:00

RDE is proud to continue leading the way as Australia’s original and best regional disability expo, connecting communities, and creating real impact. It is a great experience for anyone who’s life may have been affected by someone living with a disability or the age care sector. Provides information on supports, products and services for people with disabilities, their families and carers. The opportunity is there to ask questions, allowing carers, family, friends, and individuals to make more informed choices.

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

Thursday, 3 December 2026

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations-observed day held on 3 December each year.

In Australia, IDPwD is a joint effort between government, schools, organisations, community groups, businesses and individuals.

The Australian Government, through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, funds a national program and this website to help promote and raise awareness of this day.

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International Wheelchair Day

Monday, 1 March 2027

International Wheelchair Day is always the 1st of March. It is an annual day of events and activities around the World when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives.

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World Down Syndrome Day

Sunday, 21 March 2027

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.


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Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness

Friday, 26 March 2027

Celebrated annually on March 26, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day was created to increase the public’s understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it.

 

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World Autism Awareness Day

Friday, 2 April 2027

April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, has been an officially sanctioned United Nations General Assembly Day of Observance since 2008.

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World Asthma Day

Sunday, 2 May 2027

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday of May. 

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International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Week

Wednesday, 12 May 2027 - Tuesday, 18 May 2027

May 12th is the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day. On this special day, we highlight how you can support the millions of people who suffer from ME/CFS. ME/CFS is a serious, long-term illness that affects many-body systems.

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World Autoimmune and Auotinflammatroy Arthritis Day

Thursday, 20 May 2027

Aimed at raising awareness about autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases that show up with arthritis as a major component.

 

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Spinal Health Week

Thursday, 20 May 2027 - Wednesday, 26 May 2027

National Spinal Health Week (20-26 May 2024) is an initiative of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) to educate Australians about spinal health for EveryBODY.

 

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