Anzac Day

Ann Lennie: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Anzac biscuits to make for Anzac Day or a commemorative event

Recipe for Anzac biscuits We published this recipe in our book, We Remember Anzac: Primary Resource

Harry Nesbitt: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Jim Kerr: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Ann Lennie: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

John Harrison: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Barrie Brooke: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Paul Gemmell: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Bill Carty: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Peggy Williams: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Cec Williams: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Robert Vasey: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Daphne Dunn: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Sir William Keys: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Edith Edwards: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Ethel Lane: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Gladys Waters: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Gordon Hughes: Anzac Day 2020

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Anzac Day Kitbag for hosting a commemorative event (Fact sheet)

Host resources for an Anzac Day ceremony. Our kitbag includes a suggested order of service with flag protocols, speech, the Ode of Remembrance, music suggestions and the National Anthem. Print them…

Anzac Day: Wartime Snapshot No. 30 (Fact sheet), (Educational)

This education resource explores the meaning of Anzac Day and how it's changed over time. Once closely tied to the Australians who fought in World War I, 'Anzac' now represents all men and women who…

Barrie Brooke: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Bill Carty: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Cec Williams: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Daphne Dunn: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Edith Edwards: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Ethel Lane: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Gladys Waters: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Gordon Hughes: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Harry Nesbitt: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Jim Kerr: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

John Harrison: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Music for Anzac Day or a commemorative event

Music to play at commemorations If you can't find a band or musician to perform at your event, it's fine to play music through an audio-visual (AV) media system or speakers.

Ode of Remembrance and other poems

Ode of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

Order of service and flag protocols for a commemorative event

Event plan If you plan to host a local ceremony to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, such as Anzac Day or Remembrance Day, you could follow our suggested order of service.

Paul Gemmell: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Peggy Williams: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Personal commemorations

Download our Anzac Day poster  We have created 2 posters for this Anzac Day, along with student activity sheets. We send copies to schools around Australia.

Planning an Anzac Day service or a commemorative event

Help with your event Feel free to use our information or adapt it to suit your audience.

Robert Vasey: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

Sir William Keys: Anzac Day 2020 (Audio file)

Hear from veterans, their loved ones and those on the home front about their most unforgettable memories of wartime.

The Anzac legend

Origins of 'Anzac'

Why We Remember: P-3 Commemoration presentation (Educational), (Classroom activity)

Presentation slide deck for teachers of P-3 students in Australia. Designed to explain the difference between 'celebration' and 'commemoration' to lower primary students. It explores the terms '…

World War II veterans reflect on Anzac Day: In Their Own Words (Virtual lesson), (Educational), (Classroom activity)

Explore the meaning of Anzac Day through the personal reflections of Australian veterans who served in World War II. We gather the memories of Australians who served in our Veterans' Stories oral…

Wreaths to make for Anzac Day or a commemorative event

Making a commemorative wreath You may like to make your own wreath for a ceremony or a personal commemoration at home.
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