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'Lest we forget' as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism The phrase 'Lest we forget' is from a line in an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem, Recessional:

'Old Army' Anglican Section of Rookwood General Cemetery 1888 to 1968

Rookwood General Cemetery

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Commemorations & War Graves The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) acknowledges and commemorates all those who have served Austral

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<

Anzac Day 2024 poster (Poster)

This poster honours all Australian personnel who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. It shows the 2023 Anzac Day service at the local war memorial in Tuross Head, New South Wales.

Anzac Day 25 April

Anzac Day commemorative package

Anzac Day posters for 2024HARD COPY AND ONLINEThis year, we've created 3 commemorative posters that you can print.

Anzac Day In Australia (1940) newsreel (Video)

The first Anzac Day of the war was seen very much as a passing of the torch from the original AIF to the Second AIF. In this newsreel footage, we see troops, World War I veterans and police marching…

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…

Australian experiences in the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Oral history), (Educational)

Gain an insight into how serving in the Vietnam War affected the lives of Australian veterans.

Australian Remembrance Trail in Belgium and France

Stop 1 – Australian National Memorial at Villers-BretonneuxFollow our self-guided audio tour of t

Australian war graves and overseas memorials

In Australia

Australians in the national service schemes from 1951 to 1972 poster (Poster)

We've created this poster to commemorate the contribution of Australians conscripted into the national service schemes from 1951 to 1972. This poster depicts national service recruits working…

Battle for Australia Day

Prime Minister John Curtin used the term 'Battle for Australia' after the fall of Singapore

Bombing of Darwin Day 19 February

Significance of the date

Bugles - Last Post - Here they come—A day to remember (Video), (Educational)

This video focuses on the bugle. Bugles are musical instruments that were played during battles to send instructions to soldiers. A tune called The Last Post marked the end of the day when the…

Commemorating Anzac Day: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Educational), (Oral history)

Hear Australian veterans reflect on what the commemoration of Anzac Day means to them.

Commemorating Australian service in East Timor 1999 to 2013 poster (Poster)

This poster commemorates Australian service in East Timor, now Timor Leste, from 1999 to 2013. It briefly describes the historical background of our country's role in peacekeeping deployments to…

Commemorating Australian Service in Somalia poster 2022 (Poster)

The 2022 commemorative poster acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the Australian Defence Force deployment to Somalia from 1992 to 1995. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Australian…

Commemorating Indigenous service in the First World War poster (Poster)

This commemorative poster focuses on Indigenous service. It shows Private Frederick Prentice of the 12th Australian Infantry Battalion and 1st Australian Pioneer Battalion. Frederick enlisted in the…

Commemoration

The Australian Government commemorates and remembers the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service men and women.

Commemorations: Ceremonies and Special Places presentation (Student activity), (Presentation), (Educational)

A presentation slide deck for teachers of Foundation to Year 2 students in Australia. With a focus on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, the teaching presentation and student activities explore what a…

Commemorative grants to honour Australian veterans

Grant categoriesDVA provides two categories of grants under the

Dawn ceremony as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism The idea of a dawn service originates from the army's 'stand-to' routine in World War I.

Days of commemoration in Australia

National commemorative program The Australian Government leads national services and activities each year to commemorate some of the most significant moments in our military history.

Emu plume as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Eternal flame as a symbol of commemoration

History of its symbolism An eternal flame, like a flame, lamp or torch, glows for

First on the Ground history documentary (Video)

Australian peacekeepers have been in the field every year since 1947 when they were the first on the ground in the Netherlands East Indies. They serve with the aim of contributing to lasting peace…

Flags - Here they come—A day to remember (Video), (Educational)

This video focuses on flags flown at half-mast. This is a commemorative symbol that means we are remembering someone who has died. On Anzac Day, the Australian flag is lowered for a period of time…

Flags as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Here They Come—A Day to Remember digibook (Digibook), (Educational)

Digibook designed to help students in lower primary develop an understanding of commemoration.

Here they come—A day to remember video (Video), (Educational)

This video is part of a series of videos developed for the Here they come—A day to remember publication.

Honour Rolls - Here they come—A day to remember (Video), (Educational)

This video focuses on honour rolls, which records the names of individuals from a community who served during a war. Communities make honour rolls to recognise the service of veterans and remember…

Honour rolls as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

In Flanders Fields song and music video (Video)

We produced this music video for Remembrance Day in 2016. It's a recording of a song based on John McCrae's 1914 commemorative poem, In Flanders Fields. You're welcome to play this…

Kokoda Track trekking in Papua New Guinea

Significance of KokodaWhen Australians remember World War I, they often think of the Gallipoli Campaign. When they think of World War II, many think of the Kokoda Campaign.

Korean Veterans' Day 27 July

Significance of the date

Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day 31 August

Medals - Here they come—A day to remember (Video)

Here they come—A day to remember has been developed for lower primary students to assist in developing students— understanding of commemoration. It explores a variety of characters and their…

Medals as symbols of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism Medals and decorations are an official symbol of someone's service in the defence forces.

Memorial sites to visit in Australia and overseas

Remembering ... in many ways Wherever you are in Australia, in small towns and large cities, you can find a war memorial. Community war memorials come in many forms:

Merchant Navy Day 3 September

Music for Remembrance Day or a commemorative event

Music to play at commemorationsIf 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.

National Peacekeepers' Day 14 September

Significance of the date At the end of World War II, conflict arose in the Netherlands East Indies.

Ode of Remembrance and other poems

Ode of RemembranceThey shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them,nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun

One minute's silence as a symbol of commemoration

History of its symbolism Edward George Honey, a Melbourne journalist and World War I veteran, was living in London in 1919.

Online resources for teaching commemoration and wartime history

Download free books and activities for your classroom.

Order of service and flag protocols for a commemorative event

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

Peacekeeping: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Oral history), (Educational)

Discover the challenges and rewards of being an Australian Peacekeeper through veterans insights.

Personal commemorations

Play some musicMusic is an integral part of commemorative events because it evokes strong feelings and memories.
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