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

Research a veteran's service

We've sent Remembrance Day packs to Australian schools, ex-service organisations and others. Now, the digital version is available free to everyone.

If you want copies of our Remembrance Day posters, new book or 2025 wall calendar, send us your details and we'll post them.

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

Barry joined the Navy after school. His 21 years of service included the Vietnam War and postings in the Indian Ocean and Iraq.

Karla quit teaching to join the WAAAF during World War II. Wartime service encouraged Karla to study and become a GP.

Beating Keith Murdoch in a ballot to become Australia's first Official War Correspondent changed his life and legacy.

Explore the role of art in representing the experiences of Australia's service personnel. A joint ABC-DVA production.

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