New teaching resources, women in wartime, Anzac Day Schools' Awards

Sharing our military and service history through the experiences of Australian veterans

Look through the Anzac Portal to uncover the experiences of the men and women who have served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace. The hardship of overseas service extends to the family and friends they leave behind. We commemorate their service and sacrifice.

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Posters and resources for Anzac Day

Feature

We've sent Anzac Day posters and educational resources to community groups and schools across Australia. Learning about our military history is an important part of commemorating veterans and service personnel. See what's in the Resource Pack.

Diane Melloy’s story

Veterans’ stories

Partners at home are affected by wartime service too. Diane's husband Bob served in the Army during both world wars. After he returned from war, Bob often shared his experiences with Diane. Listen to Diane’s story about Bob.

Your school could win up to $5,000

Education

The Anzac Day Schools’ Awards competition is open for entries. Show us how your school is commemorating Australian peacekeeping. It’ll help students connect with veterans and their service experiences. Find out how to enter.

Are you hosting a commemorative event?

In our Anzac Day Kitbag, you'll find the Order of Service for dawn and other times, speeches, poetry and the national anthem. Plus ideas to involve children. Get ready-to-print host resources.

Stories of Indigenous Service book

Resources

An engaging look at Australia’s involvement in wars and conflicts through the experiences of First Australians who served in the armed forces. Teachers can use the stories with English, HASS or History areas. Read online or download.

International Women’s Day

Commemoration

This month we recognise the achievements of women and highlight the contribution of women in the armed forces. Our social historian discussed the role of women’s services, both overseas and in Australia. Listen to our podcast.

New topic in our Great Debates series

What’s new

We look at the role of the media in wartime and the influence it had on public opinion during the Vietnam War. You can use debating techniques in the classroom to engage students in modern Australian history. Read online or download.

Free books, education resources and videos

What’s popular

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Anniversaries and events

What’s on

Recognition of significant episodes in Australia’s past holds enormous importance to those who have served. We’ve listed official days of commemoration and other dates that your community may wish to observe. See our special days of commemoration.

In February, we observed commemorations for:

30th anniversary of Lieutenant Sanderson taking command of the military component of the UNTAC in Cambodia
105th anniversary of the First Battle of Gaza

Do you have a project that honours veterans?

We offer Saluting Their Service commemorative grants of up to $10,000 for local community projects and $150,000 for larger projects. The next round closes on 9 June 2022. Find out how to apply.

Visit the Anzac Portal