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Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support World Pneumonia Day

The Worldwide Pneumonia Awareness Campaign - PneumoLight is a global non-profit initiative and a member of the Every Breath Counts Coalition, supported by more than 35 scientific societies and international organizations worldwide. The campaign aims to raise awareness of pneumonia, one of the leading infectious causes of death globally, through coordinated international action in advocacy, education, and public engagement. As part of World Pneumonia Day on 12 November, the campaign organizes the illumination of iconic monuments and public landmarks in blue to symbolize global solidarity and to increase public awareness of pneumonia prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.

This Light Up is organised by: FREO2 Foundation

Story Bridge will be lit Purple, Pink, Yellow and Green to celebrate World Chromosome 18 Day

World Chromosome 18 Day is a day to raise awareness, celebrate our community, and promote inclusion for people living with rare chromosome 18 conditions. To mark this important occasion, we light up prominent public landmarks in colours associated with chromosome 18 awareness. Shining a light on rare chromosome 18 conditions raises awareness locally and also lets families in the region know they are seen and celebrateed.

This Light Up is organised by: The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society

Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed annually on November 14th to Raise awareness, advocate for rights, and educate about diabetes prevention and management.
Breakthrough T1D is the leading research, advocacy, and community support organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) globally. Our vision is for a world without T1D. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications.
Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have transformed understandings of T1D and been a part of every breakthrough in T1D care.

This Light Up is organised by: Breakthrough T1D Australia

Story Bridge will be lit Green and Gold to celebrate the 2026 NRL World Cup Grand Final

Rugby League World Cup 2026
Where nations clash, heroes rise, and legends are forged. The World’s Best have competed and now Brisbane will see who raises 2 World Cups in the Men's and Women's Grand Finals Double Header at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, 15 November 2026 as part of this amazing Rugby League event.
3:10pm Women's Final Kick Off
6:35pm Men's Final Kick Off

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Green to support National Recycling Week 2026

National Recycling Week is held from 9 to 15 November 2026. The green illumination serves as a visible symbol of Brisbane's commitment to recycling and environmental sustainability, while encouraging residents to reflect on the positive impact that everyday recycling actions can have on local communities and the environment, such as recycling their 10-cent containers. National Recycling Week also aims to engage a broad Brisbane audience and contribute to wider conversations about sustainability, resource recovery and community action.

This Light Up is organised by: Container Exchange

Story Bridge will be lit Purple to support World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day raises awareness of the nearly 15 million babies born premature each year worldwide (one every 2 seconds) and the nearly 1 m babies who lose their fight to survive. It also raises awareness of the need to do more to prevent preterm birth. World Prematurity Day is endorsed by the World health Organisation (WHO) and is now celebrated on 15 November and November is Prematurity Awareness month. Landmarks around Australia and the World are lit purple to raise awareness of the plight of these babies and to honour their struggles to survive. It also helps to raise awareness of and fund charities like PIPA.

This Light Up is organised by: PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

Story Bridge will be lit Green to celebrate National Agriculture Day

Join AgForce Queensland and communities across the state to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Held on the third Friday of November each year, it's a day to come together to recognise the people behind our food and fibre, share stories, and learn more about the farming sector that celebrates our towns, families and way of life - every single day.

This Light Up is organised by: AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd

Story Bridge will be lit Purple to support World Pancreatic Cancer Day

World Pancreatic Cancer Day is held on the third Thursday of November each year, which falls on November 19, 2026. The day is part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and aims to raise public awareness about the disease, its risks and symptoms, and the importance of early detection, as well as to honour patients and survivors and support the research. Every November, we unite with communities across Australia to wear purple, turn landmarks purple, share stories, hold events, and elevate the voices of those impacted. It’s a time to honour lives, raise visibility, and demand greater focus on this devastating disease.
Join us this November to make pancreatic cancer impossible to ignore.

This Light Up is organised by: Pankind

Story Bridge will be lit Blue, Pink and White to support Transgender Day of Remembrance

Many Genders One Voice holds a Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony every year, as part of other international events that occur during Transgender Awareness Week. This week aims to help raise the visibility of transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people, and address the issues the community faces. The final day of Transgender Awareness Week is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence

This Light Up is organised by: Many Genders One Voice/ Qld Aids Council

Story Bridge will be lit Blue, Green, and Yellow to celebrate Say G'Day Day

Started by Inclusee, Say G’day Day is Australia’s local expression of the global event World Hello Day, which has been celebrated in over 180 countries since 1973. This grassroots movement encourages individuals, organisations, and communities to prioritise social connection as a vital part of good health. The idea is simple: greet ten people to show the power of personal communication in building a more connected community, with the campaign celebrateed by several global partners, including the World Health Organisation's Social Connection Collective.

This Light Up is organised by: Inclusee Ltd