Australian war artists as historians, documenters and first hand witnesses, must confront their own experience of the tragedies of war. In partnership with Linden New Art Gallery, join us for a special conversation with two contemporary Australian war artists discussing their experiences in war-torn countries. Presenters: Matthew Sleeth, Jon Cattapan and Tanja Johnston in conversation ... Read more

    The Battle of Coral & Balmoral 50th Anniversary commemorations and celebrations will be held over the weekend Friday 11 May 2018 to Sunday 13th May 2018. Specific event details & how to RSVP can be found on the RAAHC website.  The basic outline is: Friday 11 May 2018 – Mixed ‘RAA Meet & ... Read more

Wing Commander Alex Douglas, one of the first Australians to be awarded a Medal for Gallantry, will reflect on the key issues underpinning effective medical treatment on the front line. Alex’s three decade career as a medical officer has spanned the army, air force, Africa and Asia on active service.        

To celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, a 21 gun salute will take place on the Forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance.    

   A Reserve Forces Day Parade and Ceremonial Service with the Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel and Amiens Centenary theme will be held on at the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne. The 20th anniversary of Reserve Forces Day and the 70th anniversary of the Citizen Military Forces will also be acknowledged. Marchers to report to Government House Drive at ... Read more

18 August is the Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan (1966) in which the heavily outnumbered men of D Company, 6 Royal Australian Regiment fought a fierce battle against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a rubber plantation close to the village of Long Tan. In 1969, veterans of 6RAR installed a memorial ... Read more