The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in September 2020. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for September 2020.
- 1 September - Wattle Day
- Footy Colours Day
- Starlight Movie Month
- Liptember
- Save The Koala Month - 2 September - Early Childhood Educator's Day
- Indigenous Literacy Day
- Health & Physical Education Day - 3 September - Australian National Flag Day
- 6 September - Father's Day
- National Child Protection Week Starts - 7 September - National Organic Week Starts
- Threatened Species Day - 8 September - International Literacy Day
- 10 September - R U Ok? Day
- 11 September - White Balloon Day
- 12 September - National Child Protection Week Ends
- 13 September - National Organic Week Ends
- 18 September - Rosh Hashanah Starts - Judaism
- Clean Up The World Weekend - 19 September - Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Thank a Police Officer Day - 20 September - Rosh Hashanah Ends - Judaism
- 21 September - World Gratitude Day
- International Day of Peace - 22 September - World Rhino Day
- 24 September - World Maritime Day
- 25 September - Hug a Vegetarian Day
- 29 September - World Heart Day
Please make sure to like/follow our Aussie Childcare Network Facebook page in order to receive events and celebration activity ideas, resources and documentation templates for child portfolios.
Note: This is to be used as a general guideline only. These dates may subject to change.
Reference:
Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations, Aussie Childcare Network

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