24 July
Stress Down Day
Organisation: Lifeline Australia
Stress Down Day is a fundraising event to help cover the cost of running Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone counseling line – 13 11 14. Workplaces participate by enjoying a day of stress reducing activities, including wearing casual dress to work, in exchange for a donation to the cause.
National/State: National
Email: stressdownday@lifeline.org.au
Website: www.lifelinehunter.org.au/online-store/2015-lifeline-stress-down-day
30 July
International Day of Friendship
Organisation: United Nations
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
National/State: International
Website: www.un.org/en/events/friendshipday/
31 July
National Tree Day
Organisation: Planet Ark
Planet Ark is calling for people to connect with nature by getting involved in National Tree Day, Australia’s largest tree-planting and nature care event. People can participate by becoming National Tree Day site coordinators or attending plantings in their local areas.
National/State: National
Website: treeday.planetark.org/