This year’s theme, Participation Matters, puts a spotlight on one of the foundations of occupational therapy – the understanding that being able to participate in life is fundamental to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

The theme this year is “do it anyway”, which encourages women to take small steps towards better health.

Theme for 2026: “Small Acts. Big Impact.”

Bullying is everyone’s responsibility, and small acts can make a real difference. 

Many men are brought up associating emotions with weakness and stoicism with strength. "Walk it off." "Eat some concrete." "Harden up." "I'll give you something to cry about." Men are expected to be the rocks that stand defiantly against the storm, no matter what.