
UPCOMING EVENT
DATE OF EVENT
20 October 2021
ADDRESS OF EVENT
100+ locations, Australia-wide
Where you can #SpotOurSpots
The Australiasian Mastocytosis Society (TAMS) would like to thank the generosity of the following landmarks and buildings for changing their colours, free of charge, to help raise awareness about Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Telstra Tower
- Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
- The Royal Australian Mint
- Belco Arts
- Shine Dome – Australian Academy of Science
- The Canberra Times Fountain with thanks to Transport Canberra and City Services (ACT Government)
- Malcolm Fraser Bridge with thanks to Transport Canberra and City Services (ACT Government)
- Light Rail (all stops) with thanks to Transport Canberra and Canberra Metro Operations:CMET
- National Carillion with thanks to the National Capital Authority
- Museum of Australian Democracy – Old Parliament House
New South Wales (NSW)
- Luminous at Darling Quarter
- Novotel Northbeach Wollongong – with thanks Novotel Northbeach Wollongong and Pro Sound and Lighting Wollongong
- The Glasshouse Port Macquarie – with thanks to the Glasshouse and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
- Port Macquarie Town Square – with thanks to the Glasshouse and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
- The Big Banana with thanks to The Big Banana Fun Park Coffs Harbour
- The Golden Dog – with thanks to The Golden Dog Hotel Glenreagh
- Rouse Hill Town Centre Fountains with thanks to Rouse Hill Town Centre and The GPT Group
- Newcastle City Hall Clock Tower – with thanks to City of Newcastle
- Twin Towns Tweed Heads – with thanks to the Mantra Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts (on 20 October 2021 – 6:10pm to 7:00pm)
- The Big Merino – with thanks to The Big Merino and Studio 4 – Signs and Design
- Goulburn Soldiers Club
Queensland (Qld)
- Treasury Brisbane
- The Star Gold Coast
- Story Bridge – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Victoria Bridge – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Reddacliff Place sculptures Donna Marcus: Steam 2006 – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Wickham Terrace Car Park Architectural Wall – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Tropical Dome at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Sandgate Town Hall – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Brisbane City Hall – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- King George Square (ground lights) – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- ‘Forgan Smith Building’ University of Queensland – with thanks to The University of Queensland
- SkyPoint Observation Deck – with thanks to SkyPoint
- Kurilpa Bridge, South Brisbane
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre – 20 & 21 October 2021
- Townsville sign – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Victoria Bridge – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Wharton Reef Lighthouse – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- George Roberts Bridge – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Old Magistrates Court House – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Central Park Boardwalk – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Little Fletcher Bridge – with thanks to the City of Townsville
- Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building – with thanks to Mackay Regional Council – 20 & 21 October 2021
- Building G40 Ian O’Connor Building – with thanks to Griffith University – Gold Coast Campus
- Building G16 Clinical Sciences 2 – with thanks to Griffith University – Gold Coast Campus
- Building G35 Griffith University Bridge – with thanks to Griffith University – Gold Coast Campus
- Riverbank Precinct (heritage buildings) – from Quay Street to Denham Street – with thanks to Rockhampton Regional Council
- Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge – with thanks to Transurban
- Gateway Bridges – with thanks to Transurban
South Australia
- Riverbank Footbridge– with thanks to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport – South Australia – 20 & 21 October 2021
- Adelaide Oval (prov
iding no sporting finals on the day) - Big Screen, 1 Anzac Hwy, Keswick – with thanks to SA Power Networks – Displaying Awareness Day signage from 1-20 October 2021
- Victoria Square Fountain – with thanks to City of Adelaide
- Three Rivers Fountain – with thanks to City of Adelaide
- Adelaide Convention Centre – with thanks to Adelaide Venue Management Corporation
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre with thanks to Adelaide Venue Management Corporation
Victoria (Vic)
- Catenary lights, Geelong intersection Moorabool and Malop Street – with thanks to the Greater City of Geelong
- Kingston Clock Tower – with thanks to the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts
- Melbourne Town Hall – with thanks to the City of Melbourne
- AAMI Park (providing no sporting finals on the day)
- CityLink Sound Tube – with thanks to Transurban
- Bolte Bridge – with thanks to Transurban
- Wodonga Water Tower – with thanks to the City of Wodonga Vic
- 101 Collins Street
- The Drum Theatre – with thanks to Greater Dandenong – 20 & 21 October 2021
- Evan Walker Bridge – with thanks to High Access Group
- Birrarung Marr Pedestrian Bridge – with thanks to High Access Group
- 120 Collins Street – with thanks to Investa Property Group
- Mooroopna Water Tower – with thanks to the Greater Shepparton City Council
- “The Tree” Monash Park – with thanks to the Greater Shepparton City Council
- Riverlinks Eastbank – with thanks to the Greater Shepparton City Council
- Flinders Street Station – with thanks to Development Victoria for arranging the lighting at Flinders Street Station, on behalf of the Victorian Government
- Ballarat Town Hall Clock – with thanks to the City of Ballarat
- Lake Wendouree – with thanks to the City of Ballarat
- Eureka Centre – with thanks to the City of Ballarat
- Archie Graham Community Centre – with thanks to Warrnambool City Council
Western Australia (WA)
- The Bell Tower
- Matagarup Bridge – with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Joondalup Drive – with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Mounts Street Bridge –with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Sky Bridge – with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel (artwork) – with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Trafalgar Bridge – with thanks to the City of Perth – 21 October 2021
- Council House – with thanks to the City of Perth – 21 October 2021
- Yagan Square – with thanks to CBRE
- Elizabeth Quay – with thanks to CBRE
- Marlston Hill Lookout – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Koombana Bay Footbridge – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Koombana Bay Foreshore – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Marlston Waterfront – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Guppy Park – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- The Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Richmond Reserve – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- Arrol Crane, Jetty Road – with thanks to the City of Bunbury
- QV1 “Ring of Confidence”
- Crown Perth
- Gatehouse | Fremantle Prison
- Optus Stadium – with thanks to Venues Live – 21 October 2021
- Mandurah Bridge with thanks to the City of Mandurah
Tasmania
- Launceston Town Hall – with thanks to the City of Launceston
Northern Territory
- Palmerston Water Tower – with thanks to the City of Palmerston
- Parliament House Water Feature on the Speaker’s Green – with thanks to the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
Other ways to get involved on 20 October
If you can’t get out to #SpotOurSpots and take your photo at one or more of the above spots, consider lighting your house purple – tape purple cellophane in your windows at night.
Other things you can do to help raise awareness include:
- wear purple
- make your own Awareness ribbon (purple with white spots), and
- share posts from TAMS Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts on your social media accounts
- download ourTAMS Spotted Quoll colouring-in sheet and be sure to share your results with us on Facebook and tag @australasianmastocytosissociety and use the hashtags #TAMSkids #SpottedQuollTAMS.