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.

Remembrance Day Poster 2023 cover
Remembrance Day Posters 2023
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Why We Remember: P-3 Commemoration presentation
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Aftermath: The End of 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.

Listen to oral histories

Death of a father

When AFL great Ron Barrassi, who recently passed away, heard his father had been killed at Tobruk, the shocking news hurt him and his mother terribly.

Listen to his story

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