Uncover stories of Australians who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. The hardship of active service extends to the family and friends they leave behind. We commemorate their service and sacrifice.
Anzac Day Kitbag for community services
We’ve refreshed our printable sheets. The kitbag includes an order of service and flag protocol, the Ode of Remembrance, music, sample speeches and crafts. Use them or adapt them to your needs. Look inside this year’s Anzac Day Kitbag.
Veterans’ stories
Ed Jones's story
Ed joined the Army in 1942. He served with 29th Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and Papua’s Milne Bay in World War II. Listen to Ed’s story.
Our Anzac Day Schools’ Awards is open to all Australian schools. The theme for this year’s competition is ‘Remembering Gallipoli: 110 years’. Entries close Thursday 29 May 2025. Find out how to enter.
Commemoration
50 years since Operation Babylift
In April 1975, as the North Vietnamese Army advanced south and conditions deteriorated, Detachment S (for Saigon) flew a special humanitarian operation. RAAF crew flew 2 Babylift operations out of Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) to Bangkok. The orphaned babies were transferred to a Qantas 747 to meet their adoptive families in Australia. Read more about RAAF in Vietnam in 1975.
Upcoming commemorations
4 April
50th anniversary of Operation Babylift
24 April
Kapyong Day (Korean War)
25 April
Anzac Day
Australia's calendar of remembrance includes officially gazetted days proclaimed by the Governor-General. These dates, including Anzac Day, are formally recognised by the Australian Government. Learn more about days of commemoration in Australia.
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