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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
Bree Bailie, current serving Australian Defence Force member (Video)
Cate and Bronte Campbell, Australian Olympic swimmers (Video)
Curtis McGrath, former serving Australian Defence Force member (Video)
Dan Sultan, Australian musician (Video)
Johnathan Thurston, NRL Great (Video)
Les Hill, former serving Australian Defence Force member (Video)
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.
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.
Sample speeches for Anzac Day
Simple speech This speech would be suitable for a commemorative address for small ceremonies at primary schools, aged care facilities and other local community settings.
The Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Veterans' Affairs (Video)
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 '…
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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