
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE OF EVENT
20 October 2022
ADDRESS OF EVENT
Australia
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).
#SpotOurSpots in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Belco Arts
- Telstra Tower
- Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
- Kings Avenue Bridge with thanks to the National Capital Authority
- Bowen Place Overpass with thanks to the National Capital Authority
- Malcolm Fraser Bridge with thanks to ACT Government City Services and Transport Canberra
- Light Rail (stops) with thanks to Transport Canberra and Canberra Metro Operations
- National Carillion with thanks to the National Capital Authority
- The Royal Australian Mint
- The Canberra Times Fountain with thanks to ACT Government City Services
- The Static Digital LED Screen at The National Convention Centre with thanks to Big Impact Media
#SpotOurSpots in New South Wales (NSW)
- Luminous at Darling Quarter
- Flagstaff Point Lighthouse, Wollongong – with thanks to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and CMG Audio Visual
- City Beach Function Centre, Wollongong – with thanks to City Beach Function Centre
- Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour – with thanks to AccorHotels
- 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
- Rouse Hill Town Centre Fountains with thanks to Rouse Hill Town Centre and The GPT Group
#SpotOurSpots in Queensland (Qld)
- Victoria Bridge with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Caboolture Admin Building – with thanks to Moreton Bay Council
- Scarborough Beach Park – with thanks to Moreton Bay Council
- Sandgate Town Hall – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- Brisbane City Hall – with thanks to Brisbane City Council
- ‘Forgan Smith Building’ University of Queensland – with thanks to University of Queensland
- Gordon Street Fountain (Civic Precinct) – with thanks to Mackay Regional Council
#SpotOurSpots in South Australia
- Adelaide Oval (prov
iding no sporting finals on the day) - Riverbank Footbridge (Riverbank Entertainment Precinct)
- Adelaide Town Hall with thanks to the City of Adelaide
- Victoria Square fountains with thanks to the City of Adelaide
- Adelaide Convention Centre – with thanks to Adelaide Convention Centre
#SpotOurSpots in 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
- Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
- 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
- Fed Square
- The Drum Theatre with thanks to Greater Dandenong
- Evan Walker Bridge with thanks to the City of Melbourne
- Birrarung Marr Pedestrian Bridge with thanks to the City of Melbourne
- 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
- Flinders Street Station with thanks to Development Victoria for arranging the lighting at Flinders Street Station, on behalf of the Victorian Government
#SpotOurSpots in Western Australia (WA)
- Matagarup Bridge with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Mounts Street Bridge with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- Sky Ribbon Bridge with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- The Tunnel with thanks to Main Roads Western Australia
- The Bell Tower
- Trafalgar Bridge with thanks to the City of Perth
- Council House with thanks to the City of Perth
- Yagan Square in Perth with thanks to ScreenWest
- Finns Cafe, Sorrento Beach with thanks to Finn
- Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club
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, print and display the TAMS #SpotOurSpots banner (full size 2x1m but prints well on A3 also)
- Download our new TAMS 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.
Thank you for your support





































