Days of Significance - Expressions of interest for funding and support
Applications: Now open
Support can include financial assistance, event management support, marketing and promotion, and in-kind contributions.
The Town celebrates days of significance to recognise and support the diverse communities within our area. These days of significance highlight important cultural, social, and awareness events connected to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, seniors, women, and youth.
By acknowledging these days, the Town aims to promote inclusion, respect and understanding. We want to work with local community groups and service providers to support community-led events and activities that acknowledge and celebrate these recognised days of significance.
Through community consultation, a calendar of recognised days of significance has been created for 2025/2026:
| NAIDOC Week - 3-13 July 2025 |
Homelessness Week - 4-10 August 2025 |
R U OK? Day - 11 September 2025 |
Mental Health Week - 4-11 October 2025 |
| Children's Week - 18-26 October 2025 |
Senior's Week - 9-16 November 2025 |
Perinatal Mental Health Week - 17-23 November 2025 |
PrideFEST - 21-30 November 2025 |
| 16 Days in WA - 25 November - 10 December 2025 |
International Day of People with Disability - 3 December 2025 |
Lunar New Year - 17 February - 3 March 2026 |
International Women's Day - 8 March 2026 |
| Harmony Week - 16-22 March 2026 |
Youth Week - 10-17 April 2026 |
Families Week - 11-15 May 2026 |
National Reconciliation Week - 27 May - 3 June 2026 |
| International Pride Month - 1-30 June 2026 |
Refugee Week - 14-20 June 2026 |
Men's Health Week - 15-21 June 2026 |
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Call for expressions of interest
Are you planning an event or activity within the town to celebrate a day of significance listed above? We're inviting community groups, service providers, and individuals to submit an expression of interest for funding and/or support using the form below - whether you're honouring cultural heritage, raising awareness, or creating inclusive spaces, we'd love to help bring your idea to life!
Support from the Town can include financial assistance, event management support, marketing and promotion, and in-kind contributions (i.e. facility hire).
Related information
Events Strategy
Annual Events Plan