This month’s calendar brings together Australian and international events that support culture, inclusion, wellbeing, literacy, sustainability, safety and community connection. Highlights include Early Childhood Educators’ Day, Indigenous Literacy Day, National Child Protection Week, R U OK? Day, National Bilby Day, Māori Language Week, Australian Citizenship Day, National Week of Deaf People, International Day of Peace and Save the Koala Day.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.
💛 September 2026 Highlights
• Celebrate culture, identity and belonging through Indigenous Literacy Day, Krishna Janmashtami, Rosh Hashanah, Māori Language Day, Māori Language Week, Ganesh Chaturthi, Australian Citizenship Day, Chuseok, Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot.
• Support children’s safety, health and wellbeing through Early Childhood Educators’ Day, National Health and Physical Education Day, National Child Protection Week, R U OK? Day, Bravehearts Day, World First Aid Day and World Heart Day.
• Explore animals, habitats and the natural world through Biodiversity Month, Save the Koala Month, National Threatened Species Day, National Bilby Day, World Rhino Day, Save the Koala Day and World Rivers Day.
• Strengthen literacy, language and communication through Indigenous Literacy Day, International Literacy Day, Roald Dahl Story Day, Māori Language Week and International Day of Sign Languages.
• Build kindness, inclusion and community awareness through World Gratitude Day, International Day of Peace, National Week of Deaf People and Australian Citizenship Day.
• Encourage environmental responsibility through International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, National Organic Week, International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer and World Cleanup Day.
Use the September calendar to guide intentional planning, invite family voice and create meaningful learning experiences connected to your children and community. 💛
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