Anzac Day commemorative package
We commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April. This date is the anniversary of the day Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion. We recognise more than 1.5 million men and women who have served Australia in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. It's also a time to remember some 103,000 Australians who lost their lives while serving.
We posted a commemorative pack of these resources to schools, ex-service organisations and other associations across Australia. You can print the posters and explore the content online.
Anzac Day posters for 2023
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We created 2 commemorative posters for Anzac Day that you can print.
Display our Anzac Day poster to commemorate all those who have served during wars, conflicts and peace operations.
This year we also acknowledge Australian service in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1975.
If you would like a hard copy posted to you free of charge, please contact us.
See all our past Anzac Day posters.
Teaching resources
Commemorative Activity Centre
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Through games, puzzles and activities younger children learn about how and why we commemorate.
Australia and the Vietnam War
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This book explores Vietnam's history and Australia's involvement in the war. Delve into the experiences of Australians who served in the conflict and the impact on those at home.
Stories of Service: Vietnam War
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Discover the stories of a few extraordinary Australians who served in the Vietnam War. Learn about Buddy Lea's heroic efforts to save a friend at the Battle of Long Tan or hear about the experiences of the first 4 nurses to be sent to Vietnam. Life as a Navy Clearance Diver during the war was dangerous. Watch as Tony Ey shares his story.
Indigenous Service workbooks: Secondary
Five ready-to-use workbooks introduce secondary students to the military service of First Nations people. They use art, poetry and inquiry questions to explore commemoration, roles of women and veteran experiences during both World Wars.
Using DVA Resources with the Australian Curriculum
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A handy guide to how all our teaching and learning materials align to the latest version of the Australian Curriculum. Find educational books, activities, videos and resources specifically matched to content descriptors and elaborations for your year level.
Legacy 100th anniversary
Legacy is an iconic Australian organisation. It supports families of veterans who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in war, peacekeeping operations or training.
In 1923, a group of World War I veterans set out to help the widows and children of some 60,000 Australian service personnel who died. In 1923, Major General Sir John Gellibrand formed the Remembrance Club in Hobart. Another returning soldier, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, was inspired to establish a similar club in Melbourne named Legacy.
With the help of dedicated volunteers, known as Legatees, Legacy provides support through its local clubs. Today it supports around 40,000 widows, children and dependants across Australia.
Commemorative poster
Download the official Legacy Centenary poster to show your support for Legacy.
- Keeping the Legacy promise alive for 100 years printable poster PDF 2.1MB
- Keeping the Legacy promise alive for 100 years screen poster PDF 1.7MB
Centenary torch relay around the world
Legacy will mark 100 years of supporting families who have lost a veteran with the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health.
The Centenary Torch Relay will begin on, 23 April 2023 in the lead-up to ANZAC Day. It will start in Pozieres, France, travel to London, England, and then continue its tour throughout Australia.
You can follow the torch's journey on the 'Legacy 100th Torch Relay' mobile app from:
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would like to receive a hard copy of the book or posters, please email education@dva.gov.au
You can also reach us at this postal address:
Community Engagement Section
Department of Veterans' Affairs
GPO Box 9998
Brisbane QLD 4001