Alopecia Areata Awareness Week is held in the 3rd week of November. This annual event is a great time to spread the word about this condition which is so often misunderstood. AAAF hosts a range of events across the country during this week, and invite you to attend, or to host your own event! Some regular highlights include the Boldest Bald Brunch, and the Crazy Hair Day, which takes place in several schools and youth organisations across Australia.
You can keep an eye on our events page for updated information about events in your area.
Alopecia Awareness Week 2025 will be held from the 17th-23rd of November.
We’re gearing up for another incredible week of connection, courage, and community!
Each year, the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation (AAAF) celebrates Alopecia Areata Awareness Week to raise awareness, break down stigma, and bring people together across the country.
From 17–23 November, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved — whether that means hosting an event, attending a local gathering, or simply sharing your story online.
You can celebrate Awareness Week your way:
- Host a Boldest Bald Brunch with friends or colleagues
- Hold a Crazy Hair Day in your school or community group
- Share your story or photos on social media with #AlopeciaAwarenessWeek
- Raise funds or awareness in your workplace, club, or local café
👉🏻 Follow @alopeciaaaaf on social media for updates throughout the week.
Below are some of the celebrations and events we will be running this year. Be sure to check our events calendar or our Facebook page for all the latest updates.
Boldest Bald Morning Tea
Host a morning tea at your workplace, school or community group to raise funds for Alopecia Areata. This can be a fantastic way to support a friend or loved one with alopecia, or to raise awareness of this condition. While we host our “official” Boldest Bald Brunch during Awareness Week, businesses and organisations are able to get involved all year round.
Host a Crazy Hair Day
We’re calling on schools and community groups across Australia to join us in raising awareness about Alopecia Areata and have a little fun while doing it!
Whether you’re part of a kindergarten, primary, secondary, or university community, hosting a Crazy Hair Day is a great way to start conversations, promote inclusivity, and help fund vital research.
How to get involved:
- Organise a Crazy Hair Day at your school or group anytime during Alopecia Awareness Week (17–23 November)
- Encourage everyone to come with their wildest, most creative hairstyles
- Collect gold coin donations to support Australians living with Alopecia Areata
Ready to take part?
Email us at info@aaaf.org.au and we’ll send you everything you need to get started, including posters, activity ideas, and tips for your event.
AAAF would like to thank the wonderful schools who hosted a Crazy Hair Day in 2022 and helped to combat bullying and support kids with Alopecia Areata.
- Goonawarra Primary School
- St Thomas Moore Primary School
- John Palmer Primary School
- Bonnet Bay Primary School
- Andante Music School
- Kardinya Primary School
- Carlton North Primary School
Alopecia Areata Adventure Camp (AAAdventure Camp)
The Alopecia Areata Adventure Camp is a highlight of Alopecia Awareness Week. The camp is a fantastic opportunity for kids living with Alopecia to make friends, learn about the condition and most importantly, have a very fun time. The AAAdventure Camp is com
pletely free for kids with alopecia to attend, including flights, meals, accommodation and activities.
To be sure you stay up to date with announcements, please register with AAAF to receive email updates and follow us on Facebook for more.
Alopecia Awareness Week Events
AAAF host a range of events throughout Alopecia Awareness Week, from large Open Days to casual community catch-ups. We highly recommend coming along if you’re able, or seeing if you can host something in your own area. You can see our event calendar here. If you’d like to know how you can host something in your area, or let us know you would like an event near you, please contact us on info@aaaf.org.au