The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It's about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It's about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it's about Australians becoming a nation of readers.  ...read more »

Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) raises awareness of the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle.  ...read more »

In recognition of the importance of energy access for sustainable economic development and supporting achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.  ...read more »

The Australian Year of the Farmer celebrates the hard work of everyone involved in producing, processing, handling and selling products from 136,000 farms across the country.  ...read more »

Summer reading helps students return to school in the new year ready to learn and with greater reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  ...read more »

Library Lovers Day is the ideal fun way of celebrating the deep and enduring relationship between the Australian community and its libraries.  ...read more »

Celebrate Galileo's birthday today, by learning more about the famous scientist.  Useful links include a biography, hisotry of his trouble with the Church, the Galileo space mission to Jupiter, and more.  ...read more »

The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others. They provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through their website.  ...read more »

World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2012 is Wetlands and Tourism - a great experience.  ...read more »