On R U OK? Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) is encouraging Australians to move beyond the slogan and make meaningful connection part of everyday life.

Each year, Legacy Week asks Australians to notice something that can too easily sit at the edges of our understanding of military service: service is rarely experienced by one person alone. Behind the medals, deployments, postings, injuries, transitions and losses are partners, children, parents and extended families whose lives are also shaped by what military service asks of a person.

On International Youth Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) recognises the strength, insight, creativity and leadership of young people, while calling for stronger investment in the mental health and wellbeing supports they need to thrive.

On Aged Care Employee Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) honours the dedication, compassion and professionalism of aged care employees across Australia.

During Loneliness Awareness Week, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) is encouraging Australians to recognise loneliness as a serious wellbeing issue and to take small, practical steps to strengthen connection within families, workplaces and communities.

On OOSH Educators Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) recognises and celebrates the vital contribution of Outside School Hours Care educators across Australia.

On World Blood Donor Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) recognises the extraordinary generosity of blood donors whose selfless acts save lives every single day.

On Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) reaffirms a simple but powerful truth: every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.

On World Cancer Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands with all individuals, families, carers, and communities affected by cancer.

For some, it is a day of celebration and pride. For others, it carries grief, anger, or a reminder of loss and injustice.For many, it is a mixture of all of these things.

As a community, and as a nation, our duty is simple: honour every contribution, support every return, and never diminish the service of others to validate our own.

On World AIDS Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands in solidarity with people living with HIV, their families, carers, and communities. While advances in treatment mean that HIV is now a manageable health condition for many, the mental health impacts remain significant - often due not to the virus itself, but to stigma, discrimination, and isolation.

Today, on World Compassion Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) calls on all Australians to embrace compassion as a daily practice not just a sentiment. Compassion is one of the most powerful tools we have for strengthening mental wellbeing, reducing stigma, and building healthier, more connected communities.

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands in solidarity with women, families, and communities affected by gender-based violence.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) joins the international community in recognising Global Handwashing Day, a reminder that good hygiene is essential not only for physical health, but for mental wellbeing too.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) proudly recognises National Coming Out Day - a day to celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and to stand in solidarity with all members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) joins the global community in recognising World Mental Health Day - a day to unite around awareness, action, and empathy for all people navigating mental health challenges.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) joins the global community in recognising World Sight Day - a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and advocating for accessible vision care for all.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) proudly celebrates World Teachers’ Day - a moment to recognise the teachers, trainers, and educators who dedicate their lives to shaping minds, nurturing growth, and inspiring hope.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Older Persons — a time to recognise the invaluable wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older generations who continue to shape our families, communities, and collective story.