Commemorating Anzac Day at home

The 25th of April is a day where Australians come together to honour our veterans and services members. This year, we'll come together in spirit, instead of in person to commemorate Anzac Day from home.

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, dawn services, marches and Anzac Day events have been cancelled in the interest of health and safety. There are still a number of meaningful ways to commemorate Anzac Day at home.

Light up the Dawn

RSL Australia are asking Australians to unite and recognise past and current armed services personnel by standing in their driveway at 6am with a candle and observing one minute silence together.

The Light Up the Dawn campaign encourages Australians to join the nationwide moment of silence to honour those who have served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions.

Pledge your participation by attending this Facebook event.

Watch the National Dawn Service

Watch the national commemorative service live from the Australian War Memorial on ABC TV and iView.

Find new ways to uphold old traditions

If you usually meet up with family or friends for a morning tea, meet online instead to find a way to uphold traditions while adhering to State Government guidelines.

Trace the service history of a relative

See if you can trace the service history of a relative or friend. Our libraries have great online resources that can help.

Record the oral history of someone's memories during wartime.

Document history by recording the wartime stories of loved ones, neighbours and friends.

#ANZACSpirit

RSL Australia is encouraging you to record yourself saying the Ode of Remembrance or sharing a message of support for veterans and sharing it to social media using #ANZACSpirit.

Check on a mate

Reach out to someone who might be alone this Anzac Day. It's an opportunity to invoke the Anzac value of mateship and check to see how a friend or family member is feeling.

Support our troops overseas

Send an email to express your support and thoughts to our troops. Use the address supportthetroops [at] defence.gov.au

For the kids

Get the kids involved with some educational activities that will help them understand the significance of Anzac Day.

Despite the fact ANZAC Day will be very different this year, we will still come together to remember the personal sacrifice of the people who’ve served Australia.

Lest we forget.

Visit anzacportal.dva.gov.au for more Anzac Day 2020 information.