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A painting of  a female nurse.

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

This educational resource is intended to be used to highlight the role of women in the Australian defence forces through the auxiliary services during the Second World War.

Remembrance Day commemorative package

We posted a commemorative pack of these resources to schools, ex-service organisations and other associations across Australia

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2026 Anzac Day Schools' Awards

Anzac Day Schools' Awards

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Gallipoli classroom lesson
A landscape painting with soldiers moving up a mountain range with dead bodies scattered throughout the slope.
Australia Under Attack lesson on World War II
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Second World War: where Australians served
Using Primary and Secondary Sources: Handy History Hints
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Teaching resources categorised by key curriculum topics for Australian primary and secondary school teachers

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People in uniform surrounding memorial structure standing at attention three flags on poles overlooking ocean with sun rising at dawn.

Commemoration of Australian military service

Five men walk along a wooden footbridge in a shell shattered remnant forest.

Australia in World War I

3 aircrafts flying in formation the sky

Australia in World War II

Soldiers unloading supplies on the beach

Gallipoli Campaign

Kneeling man in uniform shaking hands with a young boy.

Australians in peace operations

Six women in uniform wearing headphones seated at a bench with morse code equipment sending signals

Women in wartime

Indigenous Australian man smiling wearing uniform with slouch hat

First Nations military service in Australian history

Young men in uniform holding rifles under supervision

Conscription and national service

Painting of 5 children looking at a book held by a soldier. Another soldier standing next to him.

Wartime artists and artwork

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