Lights for a Cause

Feeding Tube Awareness Week, 1 - 7 February.

ausEE Inc. is the national support and patient advocacy organisation representing Australians living with an eosinophil-associated disease. Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2026 raises awareness, shows support, and unites the tube feeding community. During this time, landmarks across Australia and New Zeland will be illuminated in purple and blue. 

Learn more about Feeding Tube Awareness Week on the Feeding Tube Aware website.

World Cholangiocarcinoma Day, 19 February.

Green will be illuminated across Australia to to help shine a light on cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the bile ducts.

It has a five-year survival rate of just 3–5% and often goes undetected until it is advanced. Despite being classified as rare, Cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancers and other bile-related cancers are rising rapidly in Australia, now causing over 7,000 deaths annually, more than double that of breast cancer.

19 February is a day to raise awareness and spark conversation on this deadly cancer. 

Blue for World Lymphoedema Day, 6 March.

This is a time to shine the light on Lymphoedema, a dangerous swelling resulting from the malfunction of the lymphatic system and what you can do to help those living with this condition.

Learn more by visiting the Lymphoedema Association Australia website.

Red for World Kidney Day, 12 March

This is a day to spread awareness on kidney disease. 

Kidney disease is projected to be the 5th leading cause of death worldwide by 2050, rising from 18th leading cause in 1990. 

2.7 million Australians are living with signs of kidney disease. That’s around 1 in 7 Australians over 18 years old.

Learn more by visiting Kidney Health Australia website:  kidney.org.au

National Sunflower Day, 23 March.

National Sunflower Day raises awareness for scleroderma, and occurs annually on 6th of March. Each year Scleroderma Australia lights Australia with a vibrant yellow glow for our annual SHINE Like A Sunflower campaign to help raise essential funds dedicated to scleroderma specialist nurses. 

Learn more by visiting the Scleroderma Australia website.

Red for World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March.

A day to spread awareness of the worlds' deadliest infectious disease and take a stand to help end tuberculosis.

For more information visit the World Tuberculosis Day website.

Blue for World Parkinson's Day, 11 April

Blue will be illuminated across the world every year on 11 April to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and the Global Alliance to End Parkinson's Disease Alliance who fight to find a cure. There are over 150,000 Australians battling with Parkinson's today. 

Find out more by visiting: www.parkinsons.org.au

Red for World Haemophila Day, 17 April

Every year on 17 April World Haemophila Day is recognised worldwide to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.

Find out more by visiting the World Federation of Hemophila website.

Purple for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

May marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, sending a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated.

For more information visit the Queensland Government website.

Blue for Do it for Dolly Day, 10 May

Let's honour Dolly's dream of a kinder and safer world for Australia's kids and communities. Created by Kate and Tick Everett after the tragic loss of their daughter, Dolly's Dream aims to prevent bullying and its devastating consequences through education and support. Let's stand together against bullying and make a difference.

For more information about the cause, please visit the Dolly's Dream website.

World IBD Day, 19 May

World IBD Day is an annual global event on May 19, uniting people to raise awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), which include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The day aims to foster conversations, break down stigma, and encourage action from governments and healthcare for better care, focusing on challenges like diet and mental health for those affected.

For more information about the cause, please visit the Crohn's & Colitis Australia website.

Blue for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, 14 May

Apraxia of Speech is a disorder that can impact a child's ability to speak clearly and consistently. Today is a time to spread awareness in hopes to better early diagnosis and intervention.

Find out more information by visiting the Apraxia Awareness website.

Blue for National Corrections Day, 16 May

National Corrections Day is a time to recognise the essential and hardwork our frontline staff do to help make the community a safer place.

Find out more by visiting the Department for Correctional Services website.

Red for World MS Day, 30 May

It is a time to spread awareness about Multiple Sclerosis - one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system that is found in men and women with the common diagnostic ages from 20 - 40 year olds.

Find out more by visiting the World MS Day website.

Red for Haemochromatosis Week, 1-7 June

Haemochromatosis, a generic iron overload condition, can be very serious if untreated or undiagnosed. This week aims to raise awareness and promote the crutial work of member organisations dedicated to supporting those affected.

The good news? With early detection, Haemochromatosis is easily managed, and there's no barrier to a normal life or life expectancy. Treatment can be simple, cheap and effective.

Join us by spreading the word and supporting this important cause! For more information, visit the Haemochromatosis Australia website.

Maroon for Queensland Day, 6 June

This is a day that marks our independence day, the anniversary of Queenslands official seperation from New South Wales in 1859. Today, let's honour everything that makes Queensland great, who we are and where we have come from.

Find out more by visiting: Queensland Day | Celebrate What Makes QLD Great

Purple for Migraine Awareness Month, 21 June

This year emphasises the importance of peer support and community action in achieving milestones like getting medication listed on the PBS and combating the 'just a headache' stigma.

Join us for Shades for Migraine on 21 June, put on your sunnies, take a selfie and post it on social media with the hashtag #shadesformigraine to participate in this global awareness day.

Yellow for World Scleroderma Day, 29 June

This day honours the bravery of those living with Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) and calls for equal treatment and care worldwide. Join us in raising awareness as FESCA launches the 'Find the Light to Bloom' campaign, highlighting the unmet needs of people with Scleroderma and urging policy-makers to prioritise better diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.

For more information, visit the Scleroderma Australia website.

Green for World Hepatitis Day, 28 July

On this day, our region comes together with the rest of Australia in spreading awareness of Hepatitis, a viral and preventable disease. Together we can put an end to this by 2030.

For more information, visit the World Hepatitis Day website.

Purple, red and orange for Multicultural Queensland Month

This month is a time of celebration, learning and action to create a more inclusive state for all cultures.

Maranoa Regional Council is taking part in supporting Queensland's goal to be a place everyone can thrive, contribute and feel welcome.

For more information or to see what events are near you, visit the Queensland Government website.

Pink and Purple for National Eosinophilic Week, 6-12 August

Join us in raising awareness for this gastrointestinal disease by joining others in the Top 8 Challenge by not eating any of the top common allergenic foods to raise funds for research.

To find out more information, visit the ausEE website

Orange for National Week of Action against Bullying and Violence, 11-15 August

We all have a role in preventing bullying and speaking up to create a safe place for everyone.

To find out more information, visit the Bullying No Way website.

Yellow for Queensland Road Safety Week, 21-25 August

Buckle-up for road safety. This week is about spreading awareness and knowing the importance of road safety. Join the rest of Queensland in continuing to tackle the Fatal Five - speeding, drink driving, failing to wear seatbelts, driving tired, and driving distracted.

For more information visit the Queensland Government website.

Blue for Prostate Cancer Month

1 in 6 Australian men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer by the time they are 85. September is a time to 'get the facts straight' and learn how an early diagnosis and treatment produces better outcomes for patients.

Learn more by visiting the Epworth website.

Golden Octopus Foundation Month

The Golden Octopus Foundation is an Australian charity, founded by childhood cancer survivor Keely Johnson, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer by supporting families and funding specialist nurses to keep kids out of city hospitals, helping them stay home.

Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of recognising the dangers of the disease and how an early detection can save your life.

To find out more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in both men and women, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Purple for Queensland Mental Health Week, 7-15 October

This initiative encourages individuals and communities to reflect on their mental health and wellbeing and recognise the importance of keeping mentally fit.

For more information visit the Queensland Mental Health Week website.

Purple for International Mastocytosis & Mast Cell Diseases Awareness Day, 20-21 October

Landmarks and venues across Australia and New Zealand are lighting up purple tonight to raise awareness for Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCADs), including mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome.

MCADs are complex, ranging from moderately disruptive to life-threatening, and are often severely debilitating.

The #SpotOurSpots campaign aims to raise awareness of the need for more accurate diagnostics, better treatments and further investments in research, as well as to build hope for all patients living with MCADs. See the full list of landmarks so you can #SpotOurSpots in your local community by visiting the Australasian Mastocytosis Society website.

Red for Day for Daniel, 25 October

Join Australia by wearing red to spread awareness of child safety issues, promoting a future with safer communities for children one step at a time.

For more information, resources, and how you can further support this cause, visit the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, website.

Feeding Tube Awareness Week, 15 - 22 November.

Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and another 40,000+* are seriously injured on Australian roads. Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all Australians aged between 15 and 24. These numbers are growing every year but are preventable if we choose to Drive So Others Survive!. National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and Government. The week highlights the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.

For more information visit the Road Safety Week website.