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Themes in Australia's military and service history to explore

We've categorised our learning material and teaching resources into popular topics. This will help you explore our information and give you some ideas for using it.

Find our latest classroom resources in the Anzac Day commemorative package.

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6 medals on ribbons consisting of 3 silver circle, 2 gold stars and 1 bronze cross

Anzac Day and commemorations

Three pilots looking at a map on the side of a plane

Australia in World War I

September 1942-Milne Bay-Painting-William Dargie

Australia in World War II

Soldiers unloading supplies on the beach

Gallipoli Campaign

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

Australia in global peace operations

Man in bush wearing camouflage uniform and white face paint.

Indigenous military service in Australia

Painting depicting man sitting in chair with hands cross over his lap

Wartime art and Australian artists

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