Calendar of Events

Spartans & ANZACs – 480 BC · 1941 – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Australia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. 15 April 2026 - April 2027 In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at […]

Inverleigh RSL Open Day

Inverleigh RSL 63 High Street, Inverleigh, Victoria, Australia

Inverleigh RSL Open Day supported by Geelong Re-Enactment Group

Book launch – Long Journey Home by Katrina Kittel

Tobruk House 44 Victoria Ave, Albert Park, VIC, Australia

The Melbourne book launch for Long Journey Home: The perilous escapes of Anzac POWs from fascists in wartime Italy by Katrina Kittel is taking place on Sunday, 19 July 2026 […]

Creswell Commemorative Lunch

Box Hill RSL 26-28 Nelson Rd, Box Hill, Australia

“The Father of the Navy” - Guest Speaker: Captain Andrew Mackinnon CSC, RAN Rtd. President Naval Historical Society of Australia (Victoria Chapter) Master of Ceremonies Captain Rob Glanvill RAN, Rtd. […]

Lecture Double Feature

ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Three George Cross Heroines of the WW2 Special Operations Executive & The Australian Cruiser Tank – Sentinel FIRST LECTURE by Virginia Handel starting 10:30AM: Three George Cross Heroines of the […]

Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

As the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. […]

2026 Monash Commemorative Service

The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House Spring Street, Melbourne, Australia

On behalf of James Rosenberg, Chairman of the Spirit of Australia Foundation, we are delighted to welcome you to the 2026 Monash Commemorative Service, held at the Legislative Assembly Chamber, […]

Pacific Airshow

Gold Coast , Australia

Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast is a three-day weekend event featuring heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest aviators, VIP meet and greet events, social parties, family fun, licensed ticket precinct […]

Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at war

The Australian War Memorial Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, Australia

Join acclaimed Australian musician Fred Smith, for a reflective evening of music and storytelling, honouring service and sacrifice. Drawing on his experiences in Bougainville and Afghanistan, Fred brings to life the human […]

Film Screening: Flowers of Rethymnon

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join us for a special screening commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. This drama-documentary tells the remarkable story of Lewis Lind, a member of the Australian 2/11 […]

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