There has not been a year since 1947 when Australian peacekeepers were not in the field, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the International Force East Timor. In response to the escalating violence and very real humanitarian crisis overwhelming the people of East Timor, the United Nations called on Australia to lead the International Force […]
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War began in 1962 with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam. Almost 60,000 Australians, including Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, served in Vietnam; 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. This year marks the 50th Anniversary […]
When times are tough, Australians have always relied on the distinctive qualities of mateship, humour, ingenuity, courage and endurance to get us through. Known as the ANZAC Spirit, these five qualities have defined Australians ever since the first troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in World War I. In the current climate, we’re reminding […]
ATTN: Should you experience flu like symptoms or members of your immediate family or household experience fever and respiratory symptoms (including but not limited to cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, body aches or fatigue) please do not attend this event, you will be asked to leave. WREATH-LAYING: Members of the public who wish to […]
Welcome to the inaugural 2020 ‘Thank You For Your Service’ Gala Dinner. All of our Defence Family are highly valued for their service, either overseas or within Australia. This prestigious annual event will be an opportunity for anyone (Ex-Serving or Serving) (Full Time or Reservists), that has put on a Defence Uniform, to be recognised […]
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for those who served in the Australian Defence Forces from the Boer War to Afghanistan, including all those who are currently deployed on active service. We remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we, and the people of our nation, can live in a safe […]
This year marks the 55th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The battle saw the action of 108 ANZACS against a Viet Cong (North Vietnamese) force estimated between 1,500 and 2,500. The Battle was one of the heaviest conflicts of the Vietnam War as well as one of few battles, in the history books, […]
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, two minutes silence is observed across the country to mark the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front during the First World War after over four years of brutal warfare. The moment in 1918 when the hostilities ceased was originally named Armistice Day, […]
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for those who served in the Australian Defence Forces from the Boer War to Afghanistan, including all those who are currently deployed on active service. We remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we, and the people of our nation, can live in a safe […]
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War began in 1962 with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam. Almost 60,000 Australians, including Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, served in Vietnam; 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. WHEN: 5:00 PM, Thursday, 18 August […]
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, two minutes of silence is observed across the country to mark the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front during the First World War after over four years of brutal warfare. The moment in 1918 when the hostilities ceased was originally named Armistice […]
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for those who served in the Australian Defence Forces from the Boer War to Afghanistan, including all those who are currently deployed on active service. We remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we, and the people of our nation, can live in a safe […]
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War began in 1962 with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam. Almost 60,000 Australians, including Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, served in Vietnam; 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. WHEN: 5:00 PM, Friday, 18 August […]
Our Peacekeeper Peacemaker event is back! This is a great family-friendly event that aims to recognise all Veterans who have served post World Wars in Peacekeeping and Peacemaking operations which commenced in 1947 and include but not limited to Korea, Somalia, Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq. Join us on Sunday 10 September 2023, from […]
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, two minutes of silence is observed across the country to mark the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front during the First World War after over four years of brutal warfare. The moment in 1918 when the hostilities ceased was originally named Armistice […]
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for those who served in the Australian Defence Forces from the Boer War to Afghanistan, including all those who are currently deployed on active service. We remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we, and the people of our nation, can live in a safe […]
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War began in 1962 with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam. Almost 60,000 Australians, including Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, served in Vietnam; 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. WHEN: 4:00 PM, Sunday, 18 August […]
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, two minutes of silence is observed across the country to mark the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front during the First World War after over four years of brutal warfare. The moment in 1918 when the hostilities ceased was originally named Armistice […]