Monthly Archives: May 2026

WOW = Wear Orange Wednesday

Posted on May 8, 2026 by admin

Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is a national day of recognition to say ‘thank you’ to all SES volunteers across Australia. This year WOW Day is celebrated on Wednesday 20 May 2026. On WOW Day communities across Australia are encouraged to wear orange and … Continue reading →

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National Volunteering Week

Posted on May 7, 2026 by admin

18-24th May 2026 The week honours the millions of volunteers who strengthen communities, aligning with the UN International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. Resources available through Volunteering Australia. Supporters are encouraged to wear red, the designated color for volunteering, to raise … Continue reading →

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Sorry Day (May 26th in Australia)

Posted on May 6, 2026 by admin

National Sorry Day has been held annually on May 26 in Australia since 1998 as a day of remembrance and commemoration honouring the Stolen Generations – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children forcibly removed from their families. It acknowledges the … Continue reading →

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