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.
Donate to the ANZAC Appeal to support veterans and their families.
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.