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Changed forever
Legacies of conflict
Opening this month in the Visitor Centre, the Shrine’s new touring exhibition, Changed forever presents incredible stories of human endurance. In a first for the Shrine, this exhibition brings together individual stories of migrants and veterans of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The vulnerability of the storytellers in the face of the best and worst of humanity is seen alongside their resilience and determination to survive and adjust.
Reflecting the characteristic diversity of Australian society, the exhibition's contemporary focus illuminates the narratives of recent era veterans and their experiences of conflict and returning home. The stories of the migrants featured give voice to the turning points that have brought them to Australia. For veterans and migrants alike, their stories are about loss and reconciliation. Loss of lives, of identity, of loved ones, of community and for some, a loss of moral certainty.
From mid-October, Changed forever will tour throughout Victoria, offering communities and students the opportunity to engage with these compelling stories of humanity.
On display at the Shrine until 14 October. Find more about our special panel discussion event involving individuals whose stories feature in the exhibition below.
Exhibition partners and collaborators: Portland House Foundation, the Victoria Government, Jesuit Social Services & the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum.
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Services
All are welcome to attend the following commemorative services. |
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Battle for Australia
Wednesday 4 September, 11am
Wreath Laying on the Forecourt
This service honours the courage, sacrifice and service of Australians and their Allies who repulsed Japanese attacks on Australia during the Second World War. These include battles on the Kokoda Trail, Milne Bay, the Coral Sea, and other fiercely fought actions in the defence of Australia in 1942 and 1943.
Full list of Services
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Russian ANZACs
Wednesday 11 September, 2pm
Wreath Laying at Memorial Tree B93
This service is held annually to honour those Australian-Russians who served in the First World War. More than 1,000 men born in Russia or born to Russian parents in Australia joined the Australian Imperial Force during the war. More than 300 would die and many more would be wounded. This service also honours the service and sacrifice of Russian soldiers during the Great War.
Full list of Services
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Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association
Saturday 14 September, 12pm
Wreath Laying at the Post 1945 Memorial
On 14 September 1947, four Australian Military officers deployed to Indonesia with the United Nations Good Offices Commission. Since then Australian personnel have participated in 73 peace operations in 64 different countries.
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Shrine Monthly Memorial Service
Thursday 19 September, 11.30am
Wreath Laying in the Sanctuary
This month we commemorate the following important dates:
14 September 1914 – Loss of HMA Submarine AE1
September 1941 – Siege of Tobruk, Libya
21 September 1971 – Battle of Nui Le
Full list of Services
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Talks and Events
Friends of the Shrine can attend public programs for free. General admission is $5 per person. Bookings essential. |
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Discovering SS Iron Crown
Tuesday 3 September, midday
Auditorium, entry via Education Centre
Join Emily Jateff, who was Chief Scientist on board the RV Investigator when it uncovered the final resting place of SS Iron Crown. The vessel, sunk by a Japanese submarine off the Victorian coastline in June 1942, was discovered in 2019 in a collaboration between CSIRO and Heritage Victoria. The Merchant Navy commemorative service will follow at 2pm.
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Artists' Talk: Flowers of war
Friday 13 September, 2pm
Auditorium, entry via Education Centre
As part of the 2019 Radiant Pavilion festival celebrating contemporary jewellery and object in Melbourne, join a discussion with gold and silversmith Kirsten Haydon and communication designer Neal Haslem. Discover the techniques and themes underpinning their extraordinary work of art, Flowers of war.
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Panel Discussion: Changed forever
Wednesday 18 September, 6pm
Auditorium, entry via Education Centre
Director of Access and Learning, Jean McAuslan, and her team have worked closely with the migrant and veteran community to curate extraordinary stories in the Shrine’s latest touring exhibition, Changed forever: legacies of conflict. Jean will chair the panel discussion. The exhibition will be open for viewing prior to this event.
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Shrine of Remembrance Medal
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Shrine of Remembrance Medal. Since 2008, the medal has been awarded in appreciation of those who work to honour the value of veterans' service and sacrifice to the community. To nominate someone you know for this prestigious award, complete and return the form by 5pm on Friday 4 October.
Find out more
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