Diversity Dates
2025 Diversity and Inclusion Dates Calendar
Explore key dates dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion, and raising awareness about social justice and equity. Also refer to the calendars for Cultural & Religious plus Health & Wellness related dates.
January
04 World Braille Day
19 - 9 Feb Midsumma Festival
24 International Day of Education - for peace and development
27 Holocaust Remembrance Day
February
02 Physical Disability Awareness Day
09 Victoria Pride
11 International Day of Women & Girls in Science
13 National Apology Anniversary
14-02 Mar Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
16-22 Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
18 International Asperger’s Day
20 World Day of Social Justice
March
01 International Wheelchair Day
01 International Women of Colour Day
01 Zero Discrimination Day
08 International Women's Day (IWD)
17-23 Neurodiversity Celebration Week
20 National Close the Gap Day
21-27 Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 World Down Syndrome Day
31 Transgender Day of Visibility
April
02 World Autism Awareness Day
21 World Creativity and Innovation Day
22-28 Lesbian Visibility Week
27 International Guide Dog Day
May 2025
04 International Family Equality (Family Pride) Day
4-10 Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week
15 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
15 International Day of Families
19 Global Accessibility Awareness Day
21 World Down Syndrome Day
17 International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT)
21 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
26 National Sorry Day
27-3 Jun Reconciliation Week
June 2025
Pride Month
01 Global Day of Parents
03 Mabo Day (End of Reconciliation week)
12 World Day Against Child Labour
15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
20 World Refugee Day
23 International Women in Engineering Day
28 Stonewall Riots Anniversary
July 2025
Disability Pride Month
14 International Non-Binary People's Day
15 World Youth Skills Day
August 2025
11-15 Bullying No Way week
12 International Youth Day
15 National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence
19 World Humanitarian Day
29 Wear it Purple Day - LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people
September 2025
Supplier Diversity Month - sourcing goods from under-represented groups.
05 International Day of Charity
08 International Literacy Day
10 World Suicide Prevention Day
11 RUOK Day
15-21 World Childless Week
18 International Equal Pay Day
23 Bi Visibility Day
23 International Day of Sign Languages
24 International Age Diversity Day
October 2025
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
Dogtober - celebrating assistance dogs
01 International Day of Older Persons
02 International Day of Non-Violence
01 World Vegetarian Day
4-16 Down Syndrome Awareness Week
08 International Lesbian Day
11 International Day of the Girl
11 National Coming Out Day
12-18 National Carers Week
15 International Pronouns Day
15-21 National Week of Deaf People
18 World Menopause Day
21 Loud Shirt Day – Hear and Say
20-26 Ace Asexual Awareness Week
26 Intersex Awareness Day
November 2024
08 Intersex Solidarity Day
13-19 Transgender Awareness Week
16 International Day for Tolerance
17-21 Inclusion at Work Week
19 International Men’s Day
20 International Children's Day
20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
29 World Movement Disorders Day
December 2024
03 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
10 Human Rights Day
Champion Diversity and Inclusion
This calendar highlights key opportunities to learn, reflect, and foster stronger, more inclusive communities and workplaces.
Although often misused ‘Being Woke’ at its core means ‘being aware’, staying informed, conscious, and inclusive, actively working toward a more equitable society. Diversity encompasses various factors, including age, caring responsibilities, country of birth, cultural background, multilingual ability, religious affiliation, disability status, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcomed. Support initiatives that challenge unconscious bias, promote anti-racism, and encourage the use of inclusive language.
Consider using these phrases offering a warm invitation:
• The more, the merrier.
• There’s always room for one more.
• Come as you are.
• Make yourself at home.
• Everyone has a seat at the table.
• You’re part of the family now.
• Mi casa es tu casa (Spanish) – My house is your house.
• L’invitation est ouverte (French) – The invitation is open.
• Tutto è possibile quando siamo insieme (Italian) – Anything is possible when we’re together.
• Nadie queda afuera (Spanish) – No one is left out.
• Veni come sei (Italian) – Come as you are.
• A casa mia, tutti sono benvenuti (Italian) – In my home, everyone is welcome.
• Alle sind willkommen (German) – Everyone is welcome.
• Tous les invités sont les bienvenus (French) – All guests are welcome.
• La porta è sempre aperta (Italian) – The door is always open.
• Bánh mì cho mọi người (Vietnamese) – Bread for everyone.
• Kommen Sie herein, Sie sind willkommen (German) – Come in, you are welcome.
• Más lugar para todos (Spanish) – More space for everyone.