The Essence of Appreciative Inquiry

Aged Care Reform: Advancing Quality in Dementia Care
21 June
Sydney, NSW

With the increase in our ageing population, Australia is facing greater challenges than ever to provide effective policies for aged care, chronic diseases and dementia care, as well as quality standards and service delivery. The Australian government’s aged care reform package, Living Longer Living Better, provides directions to improve care quality, enhance regulatory systems and foster evidence-based care. This symposium will give us the opportunity to begin a dialogue about these government directions. As key stakeholders, we can start to examine policies, practices and research that will enable ground-breaking reform in aged care.

Furlong Road Extravaganza!
17 June - 20 July
Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, VIC

This exhibition features work from children at Dorothy Carlton Kindergarten and from Furlong Park School for Deaf Children: both in Furlong Road. For more information, contact Maureen Ryan at mryan@gallerysunshine.com or on 0412 218 974

ALS/MND Global Day
21 June
International

ALS and MND are abbreviations for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease respectively. ALS/MND is a neurological disease that affects over 350,000 of the world’s population, and kills over 100,000 every year. Every year since 1997, the International Alliance has celebrated 21 June as the global day of recognition of ALS/MND. June 21 is a solstice - a turning point - and each year the ALS/MND community undertake a range of activities to express their hope that this day will be another turning point in the search for cause, treatment and cure of this awful disease. This day allows us to recognise that we are not alone in our fight against ALS/MND, and that patients, carers, former carers, scientists, health care professionals, volunteers and many, many others are all part of this fight. Global Day is an event that knows no boundaries, so everybody can be involved. Any event (big or small), any activity, any act, can be a part of raising awareness of ALS/MND.

Philanthropy Week
17-21 June
Queensland

Queensland Community Foundation's Philanthropy Week is an annual event celebrating giving! This year Philanthropy Week includes: Philanthropist of the Year Awards and Luncheon; QCF Photography Award; Women in Philanthropy event; Presentation of QCF Grants 2013

Drug Action Week
16-22 June
National

Drug Action Week 2013 is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in Australia. The week also highlights the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work within the AOD sector to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm. Each year, a diverse range of voices including State/ Territory AOD organisations, non-government organisations, community groups, the education sector, and the media join ADCA to speak out about alcohol and other drug-related issues. Anyone can get involved in DAW and the sky is the limit when it comes to organising your own DAW activity. Why not run an art competition, hold a seminar, arrange a picnic, or organise an information booth in a shopping centre? ADCA encourages everyone to get involved - together we can make a difference and help to reduce the damaging effects of alcohol and drug use in our communities.

Refugee Week
16-22 June
National

Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Refugee Week is always held from Sunday to Saturday of the week which includes 20 June (World Refugee Day). The theme for Refugee Week from 2012 to 2014 is Restoring Hope.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
1-30 June
National

Now in its thirteenth year, the initiative aims to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 77 Australians every week. Bowel cancer is the second most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting both men and women almost equally and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message – saving lives through early detection – as bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early.

Furlong Road Extravaganza!
17 June - 20 July
Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, VIC

This exhibition features work from children at Dorothy Carlton Kindergarten and from Furlong Park School for Deaf Children: both in Furlong Road. For more information, contact Maureen Ryan at mryan@gallerysunshine.com or on 0412 218 974

Refugee Week
16-22 June
National

Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Refugee Week is always held from Sunday to Saturday of the week which includes 20 June (World Refugee Day). The theme for Refugee Week from 2012 to 2014 is Restoring Hope.

Drug Action Week
16-22 June
National

Drug Action Week 2013 is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in Australia. The week also highlights the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work within the AOD sector to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm. Each year, a diverse range of voices including State/ Territory AOD organisations, non-government organisations, community groups, the education sector, and the media join ADCA to speak out about alcohol and other drug-related issues. Anyone can get involved in DAW and the sky is the limit when it comes to organising your own DAW activity. Why not run an art competition, hold a seminar, arrange a picnic, or organise an information booth in a shopping centre? ADCA encourages everyone to get involved - together we can make a difference and help to reduce the damaging effects of alcohol and drug use in our communities.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
1-30 June
National

Now in its thirteenth year, the initiative aims to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 77 Australians every week. Bowel cancer is the second most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting both men and women almost equally and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message – saving lives through early detection – as bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early.

ECTA Annual Conference
22 June
Sheldon, QLD

Aims of this year's annual conference of the Early Childhood Teachers' Association are to:

• Provide professional development in-line with standards required for teacher registration
• Stimulate and inspire early childhood educators to reflect on their practice
• Provide practical workshops suitable for educators working within a variety of age groups
• Provide networking opportunities and promote collegiality
• Build capacity and collaboration between early childhood professionals from all sectors
• Showcase a wide selection of resources via our trade display

Furlong Road Extravaganza!
17 June - 20 July
Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, VIC

This exhibition features work from children at Dorothy Carlton Kindergarten and from Furlong Park School for Deaf Children: both in Furlong Road. For more information, contact Maureen Ryan at mryan@gallerysunshine.com or on 0412 218 974

United Nations Public Service Day
23 June
International

The UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/277, designated 23 June as Public Service Day. The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride
23 June
Brisbane, QLD

The Enerflex MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride has been part of the Brisbane cycling scene for over two decades and is loved for its fun and friendly atmosphere. But the ride is more than just a fun day out on the bike; our amazing riders raise money to help change the lives of the thousands of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Now in its 23rd year, the ride has definitely come a long way since its humble beginnings, when it attracted a modest 80 riders. This year to celebrate how far we've come we will be aiming to break more fundraising records and raise a sensational $1.2 million for people living with MS.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
1-30 June
National

Now in its thirteenth year, the initiative aims to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 77 Australians every week. Bowel cancer is the second most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting both men and women almost equally and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message – saving lives through early detection – as bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early.