Anzac Day
On 25 April we will remember them. Lest we forget.
Australian and New Zealand troops (the ANZACs) landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on 25 April 1915 where they, along with other Commonwealth Forces, held ground against almost impossible odds for eight months, against a Turkish force determined to defend their homeland. Both sides suffered horrendous casualties.
But amongst the ravines and gullies of that rugged battleground, the Anzac spirit was formed. The Anzac spirit has become the benchmark for standards of courage, mateship and determination.
Initially, Anzac Day commemorated those who served and sacrificed their lives in the Great War. However, in the years since WWI, Australian troops have answered the call in conflicts across the globe, and the date has become the day on which the nation remembers all those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in all the conflicts that Australia has participated in.
We will remember them.
25 April
Learn more about Anzac Day
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History of Anzac Day
Australian and New Zealand troops landed on 25 April 1915 where they, along with other Commonwealth Forces, held ground against almost impossible odds for the next eight months, against a Turkish force determined to defend to the death their homeland.
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Hosting an Anzac Day service
Learn about the history of the Dawn Service. Find information about service timings and a suggested order of service for hosting a commemorative event.
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Features of Anzac Day
Features of Anzac Day such as The Ode, the Reveille, the Last Post, and Rosemary are long-standing traditions of Anzac Day events.
Other Events
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Sporting Events
Sporting events across the country taking place in the week leading up to Anzac Day and on Anzac Day will include an aspect of commemoration to honour our veterans. We thank the sporting organisations for commemorating with us and for their support of the veteran community.
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Lest We Forget Anzac Day Tribute Concert
The Lest We Forget Anzac Day Tribute concert will be held on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, 4:30 pm - 6 pm on 24 April. The very special commemoration will feature over one hundred of Australia’s best military, veteran and civilian artists all coming together to honour the Fallen.
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Air Force flying display for Anzac Day
The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct flying displays in different locations around the country to mark Anzac Day.
Details are now available.
INTERNATIONAL ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list, merely the services we have been informed about. If you would like us to add an international service, please email enquiries@rsl.org.au
DVA Resources for Anzac Day
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has designed a digital Kitbag to help families and communities commemorate Anzac Day.
The Kitbag consists of printable resources, including an Order of Service, the Ode of Remembrance, the Australian National Anthem and sample speeches. There are also social media images available to download, craft activities for children to help them learn about the importance of commemoration and a Spotify account with a selection of appropriate commemorative music.
The Anzac Day Kitbag is available from the Anzac Portal