Meaningful Ageing Australia

Meaningful Ageing Australia The national peak body for spiritual care and ageing. We design evidence-informed practical resources

A membership based not for profit, enabling fully quality of life for older people by creating unique, practical spiritual care resources, providing education services for organisations; and advocating with government and key agencies about the importance of spiritual care.

Guru Arjan was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth of the ten total Sikh Gurus. Guru Arj...
15/06/2026

Guru Arjan was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth of the ten total Sikh Gurus.

Guru Arjan Dev was celebrated for his wisdom, poetry, and devotion to God. He made notable contributions to Sikhism, including the completion of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Sikhs worldwide commemorate this significant day on June 16th each year, reflecting on the sacrifices of their spiritual leaders and reinforcing values of compassion, justice, and unity.

Source: https://religionsforpeaceaustralia.org.au/?p=16909

The Hijra refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later known as Medina...
15/06/2026

The Hijra refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later known as Medina) in 622 CE.

The anniversary of the Hijra is observed as Al-Hijra or the Islamic New Year, marking the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

There are no specific religious rituals required for Al-Hijra, and its observance is more cultural and reflective than ceremonial. The day encourages Muslims to contemplate the meaning of migration— not just in the historical sense, but as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and striving for a better life in accordance with Islamic principles.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/holydays/alhijra.shtml

Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to ove...
02/06/2026

Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo
and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or land belonging to no
one.

The Mabo decision came out of a legal case held in 1992. The full name of the case was
Mabo and others v Queensland (No 2) (1992). The legal decision was made by the High
Court on 3 June 1992.

Following the Mabo decision, Australia’s Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993 which established a legal framework for native title claims throughout Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Mabo decision was a turning point for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples’ rights because it acknowledged their unique connection with the land. It also
led to the Australian Parliament passing the Native Title Act in 1993.

Sadly, Eddie Mabo died several months before the decision was handed down, though his legacy lives on.

Source: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/commemorating-mabo-day/

The Feast of Holy Pentecost, also known as Trinity Day, or the Descent of the Holy Spirit, is celebrated each year on th...
30/05/2026

The Feast of Holy Pentecost, also known as Trinity Day, or the Descent of the Holy Spirit, is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter) and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of Christ. The Feast is always celebrated on a Sunday.

The Feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, a feast of the Jewish tradition. It also celebrates the establishment of the Church through the preaching of the Apostles and the baptism of the thousands who on that day believed in the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Feast is also seen as the culmination of the revelation of the Holy Trinity.

https://www.goarch.org/pentecost

The Anniversary of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, observed annually on 29 May at 3 am, is one of the most sacred and cont...
28/05/2026

The Anniversary of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, observed annually on 29 May at 3 am, is one of the most sacred and contemplative holy days in the Bahá’í calendar. It marks the moment in 1892 when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith and the bearer of a global message of unity, peace, and divine renewal, passed from this world.

His passing is not viewed simply as an ending, but as a sacred threshold - a moment of eternal continuity, luminous presence, and spiritual culmination.

Bahá’u’lláh’s life was one of profound suffering and divine purpose. Born in 1817 in Persia, he renounced a life of privilege to answer a spiritual calling, enduring imprisonment, exile, and hardship over the course of decades. His teachings - which emphasise the oneness of humanity, the harmony of science and religion, and the unfolding of divine revelation - form the foundation of the Bahá’í Faith and offer a vision of a spiritually awakened and unified world.

The day is marked with reflection on his teachings and the principles of unity and justice that underpin the faith, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among adherents.

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/ascension-bahaullah-bahai-holy-day -of-bah%C3%A1'u'll%C3%A1h
and https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk/ascension-of-bahaullah/

Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination ...
25/05/2026

Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world.

As with Eid al-Fitr, it is distinguished by the performance of communal prayer (ṣalāt) at daybreak on its first day. It begins on the 10th of Dhū al-Ḥijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, and continues for an additional three days (though the Muslim use of a lunar calendar means that it may occur during any season of the year).

It is marked by special prayers and the distribution of meat to the needy, family, and friends. The festival is one of the most significant in Islam and is observed by Muslims worldwide.

Eid Sa'id to all who are celebrating!

Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eid-al-Adha

Pentecost Sunday is a major Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, which is the 50th day of t...
23/05/2026

Pentecost Sunday is a major Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, which is the 50th day of the Easter season. Pentecost is observed by many Christian denominations, marking the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles. This year, Pentecost will fall on Sunday 24 May.

Pentecost is a celebration that holds both solemn and joyful aspects. Ministers in church often wear robes with red in the design as a symbol of the flames in which the Holy Spirit came to earth.

Wishing a blessed Pentecost Sunday to all who are celebrating.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pentecost-Christianity

The Declaration of the Báb is celebrated by Bahá’ís worldwide as one of the nine most important holy days of the Bahá’í ...
23/05/2026

The Declaration of the Báb is celebrated by Bahá’ís worldwide as one of the nine most important holy days of the Bahá’í calendar. It marks the moment when Siyyid Ali-Muhammad - known as the Báb - declared his mission to Mulla Husayn, an earnest spiritual seeker. This event is considered the birth of the Bahá’í Faith and the beginning of a new era in religious history.

The Báb’s teachings prepared the way for Bahá’u’lláh, whom Bahá’ís regard as the promised Manifestation of God.

The Baha’i Faith has been part of the fabric of Australian society for the past century.

On this day, special prayers and reflections are held. Bahá’ís suspend work and school, reflecting the day’s spiritual importance.

(Source: https://bahai.org.au and https://www.umassp.edu/deia/events-and-news/diversity-calendar/declaration-bab-bahai)

Today is UN World Day for Cultural Diversity. Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialog...
20/05/2026

Today is UN World Day for Cultural Diversity.

Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
(Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/cultural-diversity-dialogue-development)

Our aged care sector is diverse, both for older people receiving care and those employed in aged care. Sometimes it's the 'little things' that count in understanding and working together. That's why we'd like to mention one of our wonderful resources: The Little Things.

The Little Things is a practical training tool designed to equip personal carers with evidence-based skills, enhancing their ability to connect meaningfully while delivering care to older Australians in aged care environments. The training is based on authentic interactions between personal care assistants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and older people in aged care homes.

Produced with input from best practice carers, older people, and industry experts, The Little Things will help develop intercultural communication skills for personal carers working in aged care.

Find out more about The Little Things here: https://meaningfulageing.org.au/the-little-things/

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