Anzac Portal: Australia's military history and veterans' stories

Soldiers climb a ladder to board a helicopter

Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day

On 31 August each year Australia recognises service in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.

World War I 1914 to 1918

Soldiers standing near a gun with some loading and operating the gun.

World War II 1939 to 1945

Korean War 1950 to 1953

Photograph of 3RAR on the deck of a US troopship

Vietnam War 1962 to 1975

A male soldier standing in front of a tank.

A black and white photograph showing anti-war protesters on a Sydney street. They are walking behind a 1960s Ford Falcon car. The car has banners on its front and roof.

Australian media & the Vietnam War: Great Debates

This classroom resource argues that Australian media influenced public perception of the Vietnam War. Students can use the information and materials to explore the topic.

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Long Tan Bursary

DVA helps eligible applicants pay for tertiary education. Long Tan Bursary applications open on 18 August and close on 31 October every year.

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Veteran stories

Listen to oral histories

We gather stories of ordinary Australians who've had extraordinary experiences serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Barry Davis’s story

Barry served on HMAS Hobart. He recalled training, deployments to Vietnam, Manus, the Indian Ocean and Iran.

Arthur Law’s story

Arthur served in Vietnam in 1965 with 1RAR. He recalled the differences between Australian and US tactics and being wounded.

Al Gordon Bridges’s story

Al served in Vietnam with No 9 Squadron, RAAF. He recalled flying helicopters, evacuating troops and his PTSD.

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A group of men in military dress walking along a road in a tropical village, some holding wea[pms, some are wearing sandals.

Rayene (Ray) Simpson VC DCM

Ray was a decorated soldier, serving in 4 conflicts. Called ‘fearless’, he didn’t always follow the rules.

Short film

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Lone Pine: For evermore …

This short film describes the work of Commonwealth military personnel who found and buried war dead at Gallipoli.

Resources

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We've produced over 100 free resources on Australia's military and service history. Many are designed for teachers and students.

Vietnam War recognition of service postcard

Shifting Tides: Australia and the Pacific in the Second World War

Vietnam: our war - our peace

Women in the Second World War: In Their Own Words