Why ‘Blue Knot’ Day?
Blue Knot Day is Blue Knot Foundation's national awareness day celebrated in October every year. On this day, we ask all Australians to unite in support of the 5 million Australian adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Blue Knot Day will be held on Monday 29 October, with events and activities happening throughout Blue Knot Week, from Monday 29 October until Sunday 4 November.
The tangled knot in the Blue Knot Day logo symbolises the complexity of childhood trauma, with blue representing the colour of the sky and a clear blue sky providing the space for new possibilities.
The 2018 Blue Knot Day theme ‘REAL LIVES. REAL CHANGE’ recognises the urgent need for support services for adult survivors of childhood trauma, and this Blue Knot Day you can show your support for change in 3 ways:
- Share the ‘REAL LIVES. REAL CHANGE.’ #unitebkd social media campaign
- Purchase a Blue Knot bracelet or pin
- Raise funds and awareness in your community
Share the ‘REAL LIVES. REAL CHANGE.’ social media campaign
Click to download the Blue Knot Day Social Media Pack Here
Simply right click on the REAL LIVES. REAL CHANGE images above to download and share with your social media networks.
This year you can show your support for the 1 in 4 adult Australians living with childhood trauma by downloading the Blue Knot Day REAL LIVES. REAL CHANGE. campaign images and social media pack, and sharing on social media with the hashtag ‘#unitebkd’. The pack contains social media guidelines, facts and tips and 2 campaign images. One is for survivors. The other is for supporters; personal and professional. The images highlight the rights of survivors to live ‘a life free from shame and silence’ and our commitment to compassion for all adult survivors of childhood trauma.
Purchase a Blue Knot bracelet or pin
Wearing a Blue Knot Day bracelet or pin can help start much needed conversations, and are a visible way to shoe your support. They can be purchased through our online shop and sold at Blue Knot Day events, or shared with family, friends and colleagues. Pins and bracelets are sold in packs of 5. Pins are $20 per pack and bracelets $25 per pack.
Blue Knot Day merchandise can be a great way to raise both funds and awareness in your community. Wear your Blue Knot Day bracelet or pin with pride this Blue Knot Day and unite in support of the 5 million Australian adult survivors of childhood trauma.
Raise funds and awareness in your community
Blue Knot Day events include workplace morning teas, community barbecues, trivia nights, fun runs, faith-based events and fundraising luncheons.
There are a number of online fundraising platforms where you can develop a personalised Blue Knot Day fundraising page, choose Blue Knot Foundation as your nominated charity and invite your supporters to your page to make online donations. You can register your Blue Knot Day event and raise funds through the following online platforms:
· Everyday Hero
· Go Fundraise
· Just Giving
If you intend to fundraise for Blue Knot Foundation through Blue Knot Day, please ensure you read our Event and Fundraising Guidelines and complete the Events and Fundraising form.