Look inside our Remembrance Day Kitbag for 2023

You'll find the Order of Service, the Ode of Remembrance, sample speeches, poetry and the Australian National Anthem. Plus, ideas to involve children.

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Biographies of veterans

We are continuing to add to our list of biographies. These include stories of veterans who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations since 1914. Read some of their stories.

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World Wide Effort: Australia's Peacekeepers
Australia Under Attack: In Their Own Words
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Chivalry: Stories of the Royal Australian Air Force

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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.

Listen to oral histories

Stories of Service: Harold Nimmo

Robert Harold Nimmo served in the Australian military for over 35 years. This film covers his role as a peacekeeper in the disputed region of Kashmir.

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