Remembrance Day 2022
On Remembrance Day, Australians everywhere paused at 11 am in silent reflection to honour the more than 103,000 service men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember all those who have given their lives or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We pay tribute to their service and acknowledge their sacrifice, as well as the sacrifice of families.
Originally known as Armistice Day, this significant anniversary commemorates the day in 1918 when the guns fell silent on the Western Front bringing an end to fighting in the First World War. After the Second World War, 11 November became known as Remembrance Day, to commemorate those who were killed in both world wars. Today, Remembrance Day honours all those who have lost their lives or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations around the world.
This Remembrance Day we invited you to wear a red poppy to show your support. It is one way we ensure the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the many others who have suffered over more than 100 years of war and conflict, will never be forgotten.
Every year, the Australian Government provides resources to help all Australians learn more about the service of our Defence personnel and commemorate this solemn occasion. More than 17,000 ex-service organisations, schools and community groups have received the 2022 Remembrance Day resources, helping Australians commemorate and learn more about our military history.
This year’s pack included a range of resources, with many focusing on peacekeeping, including:
- three commemorative posters – one for Remembrance Day, one to mark the 75th anniversary this year of Australia’s involvement with international peacekeeping operations, and the Legacy Centenary poster
- a digibook called Peacekeeping and the United Nations, two activities focusing on commemoration through art, and three new videos featuring Australian peacekeepers with accompanying online lessons
- Independence – a book that explores stories of Australians who served in the Navy, focusing on the determination, resilience and commitment of Navy life
- Generations of Service: The Lovett Family Digibook, which chronicles several generations of a First Nations family who served in the armed forces for over a century.
You can download all these creative resources and more from our Anzac Portal.
Lest we forget.
