At least 50 veterans across Queensland will be reaching out for help to have a roof over their head on the very same day the nation comes together to honour them and their fallen comrades. They will mark Australia’s most sacred day sleeping rough on the streets, in...
Activities
Chief of Army | Anzac Day Message
Wednesday 24th Apr 2024
Hear from Chief of Army LTGEN Simon Stuart as Army prepares to commemorate Anzac Day 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5FLxVoWSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYIYbJfymWY&t=17s
The Alleged Politicisation of ANZAC Day Services by RSL Qld is Wrong
Tuesday 16th Apr 2024
Claims that RSL Queensland has directed that an acknowledgement to country be included in the RSL’s Anzac Day services are incorrect. RSL Qld President Stephen Day has released this Communique: Dear RSL Queensland Members, We have been made aware of a...
Commemorating Anzac Day 2024
Thursday 4th Apr 2024
As Anzac Day 2024 approaches, final arrangements are being made at commemorative sites in Australia and around the world, as we prepare to remember the contributions all service men and women have made for more than a century since the First World War. On Anzac Day,...
Australia’s National Servicemen’s Day
Wednesday 14th Feb 2024
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. More than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes between 1951 and 1972. On 14 February we recognise the contributions of...
Commentary: Australia Day: Unravelling the Misconceptions and Celebrating Unity.
Monday 8th Jan 2024
Australia Day, observed annually on the 26th of January, is the official National Day of Australia. While it commemorates the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove and the raising of the Union Flag by Arthur Phillip, misconceptions and controversy surround...
A Christmas Message – Padre Gary Stone OAM
Monday 25th Dec 2023
Dear friends , May peace in your hearts and may you and your families experience love and joy and hope over this Christmas season. Life in our veterans community has seen many positive highlights in the year past , with many more veterans getting involved in helping...
Media Release – Minister Keogh – This Remembrance Day the Spirit of the Unknown Soldier embodies all who have lost their lives in service
Saturday 11th Nov 2023
The Hon Richard Marles MPMinister for Defence The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Veterans’ AffairsMinister for Defence Personnel Today Australians the world over will pause to honour the more than 103,000 service personnel who have lost their lives in service to our...
Rememberance Day 11th November 2023
Saturday 11th Nov 2023
Remembering the Battle for Australia
Wednesday 6th Sep 2023
Today, we commemorate the Battle for Australia, remembering the brave Australians who defended our nation by land, sea and air during the Second World War. When the island fortress of Singapore fell on 15 February 1942, Prime Minister John Curtin said it was...