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September 2020

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  1. Tuesday 1 September 2020

    • National Asthma Week

      Awareness1 to 7 September 2020

      Australia's annual asthma awareness week, held from 1 to 7 September, promoting better asthma care and management.

    • National Wattle Day

      Religious and cultural

      Held on 1 September, the first day of spring, to celebrate the golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem.

  2. Wednesday 2 September 2020

    • Indigenous Literacy Day

      Awareness

      Held on the first Wednesday of September to celebrate First Nations stories and languages and raise funds for literacy in remote communities.

  3. Sunday 6 September 2020

    • Father's Day (Australia)

      Commercial and retail

      A day to thank fathers and father figures, held in Australia on the first Sunday of September.

    • National Child Protection Week

      Awareness6 to 12 September 2020

      A September week led by NAPCAN encouraging Australians to play a part in keeping children and young people safe.

  4. Monday 7 September 2020

    • National Threatened Species Day

      Awareness

      Held on 7 September, the date the last known thylacine died in 1936, to raise awareness of Australian plants and animals at risk of extinction.

    • Women's Health Week (Australia)

      Awareness7 to 11 September 2020

      Jean Hailes for Women's Health's annual week of events and information on women's health, held each September, 7 to 11 September in 2026.

  5. Thursday 10 September 2020

    • R U OK? Day

      Awareness

      A national day of action on the second Thursday of September that encourages Australians to check in with people who may be struggling.

    • World Suicide Prevention Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.

  6. Monday 21 September 2020

    • Dementia Action Week (Australia)

      Awareness21 to 27 September 2020

      Dementia Australia's national awareness week each September, running from 21 to 27 September in 2026, encouraging open conversation about dementia.

    • National Week of Deaf People

      Awareness21 to 27 September 2020

      A September week hosted by Deaf Australia celebrating Deaf communities, Auslan, Deaf culture and history.

    • World Alzheimer's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.

  7. Friday 25 September 2020

    • AFL Grand Final Friday

      Public holidays

      A Victorian public holiday on the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, usually the last Friday in September. The 2027 date depends on the AFL schedule.

  8. Tuesday 29 September 2020

    • World Heart Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.