Australians commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April every year. This is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies’ invasion. Anzac Day draws large crowds of people to the dawn services, and marches are held around the country.

Anzac Day is a time for all Australians to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. It’s also a time to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country’s name.

Host resources for an Anzac Day ceremony.

This DVA kitbag includes a suggested order of service with flag protocols, speech, the Ode of Remembrance, music suggestions and the National Anthem. Print them out or adapt them to your needs.

Visit this page to listen to veterans’ stories

Recognise and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and serving personnel on 25 April.

• Order of service
• Event music
• Sample speech
• Ode of remembrance
• National anthem
• Anzac biscuits recipe
• History of Anzac Day
• Making a paper poppy
• Making an Anzac wreath

Recording oral histories with veterans

• Veterans’ stories captured by interview
• A guide to veteran interviews
• How to conduct an interview
• Conclude the session
• Example of an oral history