Preparing for Anzac Day
This year marks a poignant milestone: the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli during the First World War.
As Anzac Day approaches, DVA staff are making the final arrangements at commemorative sites around the world – in particular, at Gallipoli in Türkiye, Villers-Bretonneux in France, the Bomana War Cemetery and Isurava Memorial in Papua New Guinea, Hellfire Pass in Thailand, and the Sandakan Memorial Park in Malaysia.
The commemorative program for the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra includes a Dawn service which begins at 5.30am. For details about the itinerary program, visit the Anzac Day page on the AWM website. The service will be telecast live on ABC TV and streamed via ABC iView.
The RSL and other ex-service organisations, as well as state and territory governments, are also organising Anzac Day services across the country. You can find out about local services by contacting your local RSL sub-branch or visiting the Anzac Day page on the RSL Australia website.
Several Australian War Cemeteries and Gardens of Remembrance hold Anzac Day services. Please check the Commemorations page on the DVA website for up-to-date information.
If you are planning a commemorative service, or commemorating Anzac Day at home, our digital kitbag of printable materials can help. The kitbag includes speeches, orders of service, commemorative music playlists, craft activities and more. To download these resources, visit the Anzac Day Kitbag page on the Anzac Portal.
Anyone planning to attend the Gallipoli or Villers-Bretonneux services must register for a free attendance pass by visiting commemorations.teg.com.au. The international Dawn Services will also be broadcast live on the ABC on Anzac Day and will be made available on iView.
More information about Anzac Day overseas services is available on the Anzac Day page of the DVA website.
The National Dawn Service, Australian War Memorial (AWM), Canberra, 2019. Courtesy: AWM
