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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 25 April
Anzac Day commemorative package
Anzac Day posters for 2023 HARD COPY AND ONLINE We created 2 commemorative posters for Anzac Day 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…
Anzac Day Schools' Awards
Annual theme The theme for 2023 is: Commemorating Australia's Vietnam War service
Australian experiences in the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Educational), (Virtual lesson)
In this virtual lesson, we present Australian veterans of the Vietnam War talking about their service experience. We gathered the memories of Australians who served in our Veterans' Stories oral…
Australian Remembrance Trail in Belgium and France
Plan your trip Between 1916 and 1918, some 295,000 Australians served on the Western Front.
Australian war graves and overseas memorials
In Australia
Battle for Australia Day
Significance of the day Thousands of Australians were engaged in actions against Japanese forces during the Battle for Australia.
Bombing of Darwin Day 19 February
Significance of the date
Bugles - Last Post - Here they come—A day to remember (Oral history)
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 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…
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), (Educational), (Presentation)
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 categories DVA 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
Flags - Here they come—A day to remember (Video)
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 (Oral history)
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)
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
Kokoda Track trekking in Papua New Guinea
Significance of Kokoda When 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 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.
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 Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
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
Presentations for smartboards and tablets
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.
Peacekeeping: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson)
A teaching resource that uses oral histories to explore the contribution of Australians as peacekeepers. In this series of interviews, you'll hear Australian veterans of United Nations peacekeeping…
Personal commemorations
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. Print the 2022 Anzac Day poster.
Poppies - Here they come—A day to remember (Video)
This video focuses on poppies, which are red flowers that symbolise commemoration. Poppies grew on the battlefields of Belgium and France in World War I. Many Australian soldiers died there during…
Poppies to make for Anzac Day or Remembrance Day
Making a paper poppy There are lots of ways to make a commemorative poppy. Painted cupcake papers can produce lovely flowers.
Red poppies as a symbol of commemoration in Australia
History of its symbolism During World War I, red poppies were among the first plants to grow on the Western Front
Reflections on Enlistment in World War II: In Their Own Words (Student activity), (Virtual lesson), (Educational)
In this lesson, we present Australian veterans of World War II. They're talking about enlisting for military service. We gathered recollections from Australians who participated in our Veterans'…
Remembrance Day 11 November
Planning for the day To help you commemorate on the day, we have a handy pack of printable resources – the Remembrance Day Kitbag.
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