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Story Bridge will be lit Pink to support DonateLife Week

DonateLife aims to save the lives of the 1800 patients waitlisted for an organ transplant by encouraging more Australians to sign up as organ and tissue donors and talk to their families. The annual national DonateLife Week encourages Australians to register as organ and tissue donors, helping DonateLife save the lives of those on the transplant waitlist. DonateLife Qld runs events throughout this week.

This Light Up is organised by: Metro South Hospital and Health Services

Story Bridge will be lit Yellow to celebrate Queensland Rural Fire Service Week

Rural Fire Service Queensland Week runs from July 26 to August 1, 2026, and is a statewide celebration recognising the dedication and commitment of Rural Fire Service volunteers. The week celebrates these volunteers, who give their time to help keep Queensland communities safe through a range of activities, including community education, fighting fires, hazard mitigation, operational celebrate, and managing the Permit to Light Fire system.

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland Rural Fire Service

Story Bridge will be lit Blue White Yellow to celebrate Catholic Education Week

Catholic Education Week 2026 (26 July-1 August) is a celebration of Catholic education in Qld initiative whereby schools - students, staff, parents and their communities, celebrate the mission and values of Catholic education. This year's theme is Share your light, inspire others.

This Light Up is organised by: Catholic Education Queensland

Story Bridge will be lit Green to support World Hepatitis Day

Hepatitis Queensland is a values-driven and innovative community organisation that strives to improve the lives of Queenslanders affected by viral hepatitis and liver disease via education, collaboration, and person-centred care initiatives. Our mission is to enable all Queenslanders to live free from the impact of viral hepatitis and liver disease. World Hepatitis Day falls on July 28 each year and is part of a global initiative established by the World Hepatitis Alliance. World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and encourage prevention, testing, treatment, and management.

This Light Up is organised by: Hepatitis Queensland

Story Bridge will be lit Green to support the Eve of World Ranger Day

Queensland Ranger Association connects people working in protected area management (National Parks) and wildlife conservation (rangers, wildlife rangers) across Queensland. We provide networking, upskilling and sponsorship to various events nationally and internationally. We raise awareness for fallen Rangers in Oceania and supported by global foundations, like the Thin Green Line and International Ranger Federation. We have members from Department of Environment, Great Barrier Reef Authority, local land councils as well as First Nations Land & Sea Ranger Organisations. The annual World Ranger Day on July 31st raises awareness each year to reflect on sacrifices and lives lost by rangers around the world, and Australia. It is also a day to celebrate the incredible work that rangers, wildlife rangers do in national parks and with biodiversity conservation to protect Queensland and the world's natural treasures and cultural heritage.

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland Ranger Association

Story Bridge will be lit Yellow to support Strive to be Kind Day

Strive To Be Kind Day which is hosted by The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation. This day is the culmination of our Strive To Be Kind month which aims to celebrate and honour the life of Allison Baden-Clay and bring awareness about domestic and family violence and coercive control. The Strive To Be Kind Day raises funds for the development of programs to educate and empower the community to recognise the signs of coercive control and domestic abuse.

This Light Up is organised by: The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation