Paths to Victory podcast series

Australian service men and women took so many different paths through World War II, on the road to Victory in the Pacific. In Episode 2, our social historian Dr Rebecca Fleming shares some stories of those who served in the Pacific theatre of war.

Listen to their stories
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Commemorative grants

Will you commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk next year? Your organisation might be eligible for grant funding. Up to $10,000 is available for local community projects, and up to $150,000 for projects of national, state or regional significance. Find out how to apply

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Why We Remember: P-3 Commemoration presentation
A group of uniformed servicemen, each missing one leg and standing with the aid of crutches, walk towards the camera, having disembarked from an aircraft that is visible in the background. In the doorway of the aircraft a nurse and pilot converse.
Medical Air Evacuation 1941-1945: History in Focus
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Patriotism: Stories from the Australian home front during the Second World War

Did you know?

We've produced over 100 resources on Australia's military and service history. Many are for teachers and students. Some have won national awards.

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Veterans' stories: their words

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

Watch their oral histories

Rats of Tobruk

We captured reflections from Australian veterans who served in North Africa during World War II and survived the siege of Tobruk in 1941

Watch our short film

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