Events List
World Asthma Day
Saturday, 02 May 2026
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.
International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Week
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - Monday, 18 May 2026
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.
World Autoimmune and Auotinflammatroy Arthritis Day
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Aimed at raising awareness about autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases that show up with arthritis as a major component.
Spinal Health Week
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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.
World MS Day
Saturday, 30 May 2026
World MS Day brings the global MS community together on 30 May to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
World Blood Donor Day
Sunday, 14 June 2026
World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
Motor Neurone Disease Global Day
Sunday, 21 June 2026
MND Australia is the national peak body of state organisations that support those living with and impacted by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Since 1983, they have been the voice of the MND community. Their national and international networks help increase understanding of the disease and advocate for the needs of those affected. They fund world-class research for better treatments, improved care, and ultimately, a cure.
Every year, the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations celebrates 21 June as the global day of recognition of ALS/MND – a disease that affects people in every country of the globe.