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

Remembrance Day Kitbag for an event

If you're planning, hosting or participating in a local event on 11 November, grab our printable resources.

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.

Remembrance Day commemorative package

To help Australians commemorate Remembrance Day we post packs of materials to schools, ex-service organisations and others. Digital versions are free to everyone.

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Calendar and posters

You can ask us to post free printed copies of our Remembrance Day 2025 posters and the 2026 wall calendar. Email your details to education@dva.gov.au or use our webform.

Veteran stories

Listen to oral histories

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

Adrian Robert's story

Adrian is an Australian Army veteran of the Vietnam War. In 1966, he was mentioned in dispatches after the Battle of Long Tan.

Don Looker's story

Don joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942, aged 19. He flew 38 operations with No 115 Squadron RAF in Bomber Command.

Jenny Firman's story

Jenny joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1980. In 2015, she became Rear Admiral and Surgeon General of the ADF Reserve.

Biography

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A man wearing a First World War army uniform with jacket, breeches and puttees poses for a photo against a wall next to a side table.

Arthur Blackburn VC

In 1914, Arthur enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. He took part in the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915.

Short film

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In Flanders Fields song and music video

An emotional rendition of John McCrae's beautiful poem, In Flanders Fields, set to music. You can play it on 11 November.

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.

Remembrance Day poster 2025

75 years of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps poster

Stories from the Past: Women who served in the Second World War

Second World War: where Australians served