Earth Day is marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes.

Now, the fight for a clean environment continues with increasing urgency, as the ravages of climate change become more apparent every day. 

Find resources that will help you teach your people of all ages about how to take better care of our environment.

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Anzac Day, observed annually on 25 April, is a significant day of reflection and commemoration in Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga. It honours the service and sacrifice of Australians and New Zealanders in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions, while also recognising the hardships endured by those who have served. Originally established to pay tribute to the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War, Anzac Day has since evolved into a broader remembrance of all who have contributed to military efforts throughout history.

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Practising mindfulness is important for everyone. Mindfulness can help educators and young people boost concentration, reduce stress, manage emotions, and improve physical and mental health.

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World Laughter Day was introduced on 10 January 1998 in Mumbai, India, by Dr. Madan Kataria, the creator of laughter yoga. This unique practice, rooted in the facial feedback hypothesis, encourages group laughter to boost mood and well-being, often leading to genuine, contagious laughter. World Laughter Day serves as a global initiative to foster unity and harmony, using the power of laughter as a tool to promote peace and strengthen connections across cultures.

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May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. Over two decades later, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination – the stakes have never been higher to champion inclusion. Read more about the full history of IDAHOBIT here. This is a great opportunity to bring the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and diversity into your classroom.

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World Bee Day's purpose is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. It is an excellent opportunity to put bees at the centre of the national conversation for a day and encourage actions that create more bee-friendly landscapes.

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Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’. National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country. Read more here.

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Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians - as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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