That very special day each year we reflect on the great deeds and sacrifice of the Anzacs. Their never bending spirits, love of country, sense of purpose, unity and faith in their dreams for tomorrow. In that special silence, while reflecting on their sacrifice,...
Anzac Day
United in Remembrance on ANZAC DAY
LEST WE FORGET – three words that will be heard across Australia tomorrow as we join together as a nation to pledge to never forget the service and sacrifice of those who have served and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence...
From Driveways and Front Yards We Will Honour Them
This article appeared in today's Courier Mail (22/04/2021)
COMMEMORATING ANZAC DAY 2021
FOR what they have done this we will do — the simple reason all Australians must ensure the legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said Anzac Day was the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian...
Anzac Song – We will never forget you
"We were disappointed that we couldn't pay our respects to those in the services the way we usually would on ANZAC Day so we have written this song. This goes out to all of those who have sacrificed so much for our amazing country. "We Will Never Forget...
Poem – Reflections from the Fallen
War can never be divorced from the terrible misery it brings, not only to combatants but their loved ones as well in far distant places, always wondering, praying and waiting. An address to Saint Mary’s College - Anzac 2020 WW1 was certainly such an example when...
Information: COVID-19 update 24 March 2020
Update from Liz Cosson AM CSC Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs to ESORT members for distribution "As I outlined in our teleconference last Friday, I will continue to update you at our weekly Friday COVID-19 teleconferences. You should also now have back in...
Anzac Day 2019: Peter Cosgrove’s parting message to next generation
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has sought to reintroduce the Anzac legend to a new generation in his last Anzac Day address as the Queen’s representative in Australia. Sir Peter, who will retire from public life in June, used his commemorative address at the...