Stress-Free Social Media Podcast
Stress-Free Social Media Podcast
September content ideas
We all know it’s essential to keep our business social accounts active and post relevant and engaging content regularly, but maybe you're struggling with ideas. Welcome to my monthly awareness dates content ideas to give you inspiration for the month ahead.
In today’s episode of the Stress-Free Social Media Podcast, I will be sharing with you 10 September dates and talking with Caroline Ogier, Centre Manager for Guernsey Chest & Heart charity on World Heart Day and its significance.
With each awareness day think about how it might be relevant to your business, your clients and the problems you are solving with your products and services.
Here's what I cover:
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- International Day of Charity
- Sexual Health Week
- World Suicide Prevention Day
- Jeans for Genes Week
- Youth Mental Health Day
- World Alzheimers Day
- International Day of Peace
- World Car Free Day
- World Heart Day
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We all know it’s essential to keep our business social accounts active and post relevant and engaging content regularly, but maybe you're struggling with ideas. Welcome to my monthly awareness dates content ideas to give you inspiration for the month ahead.
Hi, you’re listening to the Stress-Free Social Media Podcast. I’m Nicole Bromley, Digital Consultant at Copper in Guernsey, and I love helping businesses like yours flourish online and get rid of social media overwhelm.
In today’s episode of the Stress-Free Social Media Podcast, I will be sharing with you 10 August dates and talking with Caroline Ogier, Centre Manager for Guernsey Chest & Heart charity on World Heart Day and its significance.
With each awareness day think about how it might be relevant to your business, your clients and the problems you are solving with your products and services.
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#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth is dedicated to raising support, funding, and awareness for childhood cancers and the profound impact they have on young patients and their families. Launched in 1990, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of this crucial initiative with the theme: ‘Hug with Hope’. This year, we encourage everyone to share a meaningful hug photo using #ChildrenwithCancerUK to show solidarity and support. For more information and to stay updated, visit childrenwithcancer.org.uk and sign up for their newsletter.
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#InternationalDayofCharity on 5th September raising awareness about charities and why it is important to help those who are in need. If you can't make a financial donation on this particular day, there are still many ways to get involved, including buying gifts that give back to charities, sharing on social media who you volunteer for or highlighting your chosen charity or charities and why. Overall, this day reminds us that simple acts of charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises and create more inclusive and resilient societies.
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#SexualHealthWeek runs from September 9th to 15th, focusing on raising awareness of sexual health. The 2024 theme, ‘Playing it Safe,’ leverages nearly 60 years of safeguarding experience to highlight the connections between mental and sexual health. This year’s campaign amplifies the voices of those facing health inequalities, including neurodivergent individuals. To get involved, become a #SHW24 ally and add your charity logo to their campaign page. For more information, visit brook.org.uk.
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay on September 10th brings together suicide prevention and mental health organizations under the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) to promote global action aimed at preventing suicides. This day serves as a reminder that suicide is a major, preventable cause of premature death. A variety of events and activities will be held to spread awareness. The 2024 theme, ‘Creating Hope Through Action,’ continues to explore the powerful and complex role of hope in suicide prevention. For more information, visit www.iasp.info.
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#JeansforGenesWeek from 16th to 22nd September raising money and awareness for those families affected by life-altering genetic conditions. To get involved sign up for a fundraising pack, ask everyone to wear jeans and use your event to raise money by visiting jeansforgenes.org.
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#YouthMentalHealthDay on September 19th promotes understanding and discussion of mental health among young people, helping them lead happy and healthy lives throughout the year. The 2024 theme, ‘Control Your Scroll,’ focuses on the impact of social media on youth mental health. It encourages young people to be mindful of their online habits, find balance in their screen time, and foster real-life connections. To explore how you can ‘Control Your Scroll’ and combat the stigma around anxiety and mental health, visit stem4.org.uk to learn more, download resources, and organize an event or activity. Be sure to use the hashtag #ControlYourScroll in your posts to join the conversation.
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#WorldAlzheimersDay on September 21st aims to raise awareness, educate, encourage support, and demystify dementia. September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the 2024 theme, ‘Never too early, never too late,’ focuses on understanding risk factors and promoting risk reduction strategies. This theme emphasises the importance of proactive steps that can potentially delay or even prevent the onset of dementia. If you're posting on social media during September, use #WorldAlzheimersMonth, and if you're posting specifically on September 21st, use #WorldAlzheimersDay.
To obtain support after a dementia diagnosis, learn about different types of post-diagnosis support, organise a fundraising event or for more information visit alzheimers.org.uk.
To learn more about World Alzheimer’s Month you can download the campaign toolkit and individual risk factor posters from the Alzheimer's Disease International website alzint.org.
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#InternationalDayofPeace on September 21st is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The 2024 theme, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace,’ focuses on fostering peace through our actions, words, and attitudes, encouraging everyone to contribute to a more peaceful world. Share a selfie on social media using #PeaceDay, utilize their downloadable art to reflect the theme, join in the minute of silence, or participate in a global feast of peace. To sign the pledge and learn more, visit internationaldayofpeace.org.
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#WorldCarFreeDay on 22nd September encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day promoting the improvement of mass transit, cycling and walking and the development of communities where jobs are closer to home and where shopping is within walking distance. Why not encourage staff to walk, cycle or bus to work and share their journeys on social media.
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#WorldHeartDay on 29th September, a day dedicated to raising awareness about heart health worldwide. Founded in 2000 by the World Heart Federation, this day aims to reduce the global burden of cardiovascular diseases. The theme for 2024 is "Use Heart for Action," encouraging everyone to take personal responsibility for their heart health while advocating for broader change.
To participate, visit the World Heart Federation's website, where you can find resources, tips, and ways to get involved, such as supporting national cardiovascular health action plans or spreading awareness through social media. Let’s make every heartbeat count—take action today by visiting worldheart.org and exploring how you can contribute to a healthier world!
Interview Clip:
This leads me nicely to our guest today Caroline Ogier from the Guernsey Chest & Heart charity.
Welcome Caroline, thanks for talking with me today.
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And that’s it for September content ideas! Thanks so much for listening.
If you post content having listened to this, let us know in the comments and keep an eye out for our October Awareness Dates soon.
Happy post-creating.
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