Commemorating Remembrance Day
On 11 November, we will remember and honour Australian men and women who have served and died for our nation, as well as recognise the sacrifices made by their families. The Armistice, which was the first step to end fighting with Germany in the First World War, was signed on this date.
If you are planning a Remembrance Day event next month or commemorating it at home, the Remembrance Day Kitbag has everything you need and is accessible to everyone on the Anzac Portal.
The annual Remembrance Day commemorative package has been sent to ex-service organisations, schools and community groups across Australia.
More than 17,500 copies of the commemorative package, which includes a variety of printed resources paying tribute to veterans, are distributed each year. This will increase awareness and understanding of Australia's wartime history, ensuring that the significance of Remembrance Day is carried forward to the next generation.
The package includes two Remembrance Day posters, a poster honouring National Service, the 2024 edition of DVA's annual wall calendar, and the 13th book in the Century of Service series, Chivalry: Stories of the Royal Australian Air Force. This volume tells the stories of Australian men and women who have served with the Royal Australian Air Force in wars and conflicts since the First World War. The books are a joint project between DVA and the Australian War Memorial.
The resources included in the commemorative package are available in digital format on Anzac Portal. If you would like your own printed copies, please email education [at] dva.gov.au (education[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au).
