lan meaningful learning with our FREE October 2026 Events Calendar! 🧡
This month’s calendar brings together Australian and international events that support culture, inclusion, wellbeing, literacy, sustainability, safety and community connection. Highlights include Australian Wildlife Week, World Space Week, Navaratri, World Mental Health Day, National Nutrition Week, Children’s Week, National Water Week, Grandparents’ Day and Day for Daniel.
You do not need to recognise every date. Choose the events that best reflect your children, families, local community and service philosophy.
Available in A3 and A4 wall formats, plus an A4 list version, the calendar includes:
• Links to EYLF V2.0 Learning Outcomes
• Connections to the National Quality Standard
• Space for family ideas and contributions
• Room for local events and service celebrations
It is a practical planning resource that can support Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice and Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities through thoughtful planning and family participation.
🧡 October 2026 Highlights
• Celebrate culture, identity and belonging through Navaratri and Children’s Week. Invite families to share the languages, traditions and celebrations that matter to them.
• Support wellbeing and inclusion through Mental Health Month, ADHD Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, Queensland Mental Health Week, World Mental Health Day, World Sight Day and Loud Shirt Day.
• Explore Australian animals and habitats through Australian Wildlife Week, the Aussie Bird Count, Wombat Day and World Kangaroo Day. Follow children’s curiosity about the wildlife living near your service.
• Encourage discovery and environmental responsibility through World Space Week, World Habitat Day and National Water Week. Investigate children’s questions about space, communities and caring for water.
• Enjoy food exploration and shared learning through National Nutrition Week, World Food Day, World Egg Day, World Bread Day and World Pasta Day. Explore ingredients, family recipes and where food comes from.
• Strengthen literacy, creativity and communication through World Post Day and International Artists Day. Write or draw letters, create a pretend post office and celebrate children’s own artworks and stories.
• Build caring relationships and community connections through International Day of Older Persons, World Teachers’ Day, Grandparents’ Day and Bandanna Day.
• Promote children’s rights, voice and safety through International Day of the Girl, Children’s Week and Day for Daniel. Listen to children’s perspectives and explore trusted adults, belonging and the right to feel safe.
• Make room for imaginative fun through Halloween, with child-led dress-ups, storytelling and playful experiences suited to your group.
Use the October calendar to guide intentional planning, invite family voice and create meaningful learning experiences connected to your children and community. 🧡
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