Education and research

We have a wealth of free resources, prepared by qualified historians and educators, to help you discover and research Australian military and service history.

You might find it interesting to research your family's military history. One way to do this is to explore the individual stories of veterans. Follow our guide to researching Australians who served during wars, conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.

In schools, you can use our web content and digital products to engage young Australians in:

We've also produced a guide to recording oral histories. It’s a great way to learn about wartime experiences through the eyes of a veteran or someone else who remembers the war.


Last updated: 25 August 2021

Cite this page

DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) (2021), Education and research, DVA Anzac Portal, accessed 4 July 2022, https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/research-education
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