Mud and Blood – WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop – Special Performance
Mud and Blood, Meg McNena's compelling 80-minute, six-actor play, is about distinguished Australian general, Harold 'Pompey' Elliott, who led the Essendon Rifles and took most of them to WWI. The […]
July Ladies Luncheon
Members, Family and Friends of the Ex-Prisoners of War and Relatives Association are cordially invited to the Ladies Luncheon. (Men are most welcome) The luncheon will a two course meal […]
Caribou 231
Announcing the official unveiling of Caribou 231. This events marks the successful delivery and re-assembly of Caribou 231 and commemorates the first flight of Caribou into Vung Tau, Vietnam on […]
Fred Smith – Dust of Uruzgan
It is about time Australia caught up with Fred Smith. This remarkable singer-songwriter ‚Äì who at various times reveals influences that range from Paul Kelly via Lou Reed to Loudon […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long […]
The Mausoleum and Melbourne
Join Professor Gillian Shepherd and discover the ancient origins of our modern commemoration. The Shrine was inspired by classical architecture such as the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Although the Mausoleum did […]
Dear Laura Postcards from the First World War – Last days
View postcards sent to Laura Brooks between 1915 and 1918 by her future husband Alan Ferguson, her two brothers and her uncle. Explore the journeys and sights they encountered, as […]
Words From Our Navy Veterans
Meet some of our last surviving Second World War navy veterans Jim Paizis, David Manning, Norm Tame, Hiram Ristrom, Ray Leonard and Pamela Nicholls of the WRANS as they recount […]
Peace – A Cantata for John Monash
A world premiere event honouring Australia's greatest son, John Monash.Don't miss out on being a part of this unique event! Peace - A Cantata for John Monash Let there be […]
Ryokuin (Green Shadows)
Throughout the fighting on the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guineans were at the forefront of the campaign. Not only did they carry over the much needed supplies for Australian soldiers […]
75th Anniversary Kokoda Dinner
With special guest Havala Laula, the last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel from the Kokoda Track, along with Bill Stuart, one of the last of the 39th Battalion. Join us for […]
War Heritage Roadshow 2017 – Warrnambool
Australia's experience of war, especially in the First and Second World Wars, helped shape our sense of ourselves as a nation and as a community with a distinctive ethos and […]
Vietnam Veterans’ Lunch
With special guest Major General David McLachlan AOVietnam Veterans‚Äô Luncheon with Major General David McLachlan AO 2017 marks the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Please join us […]
War Veterans Group Luncheon
The next War Veterans Luncheon will be held on Wednesday October 11 with our guest speaker The Honourable Dr Brendan Nelson, AO. Dr Brendan Nelson commenced as Director of the […]
War in the Sand Pit – Perspectives and Lessons from Australia’s War in Afghanistan and Iraq 2001-2014
Two-day Conference 12 - 13 May 2017.¬†Monash Centre, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Brisbane.Registrations are now closed. Updates may be found on Twitter at MHHVic #WISP17 In the wake of al-Qaeda‚Äôs attacks […]
The Major General H. E. “Pompey” Elliott CB CMG DSO DCM Annual Reunion Memorial Service and Luncheon
The 58/32 Infantry battalion Association Inc. invite you to attend the Major General H. E. ‚ÄúPompey‚Äù Elliott CB CMG DSO DCM Annual Reunion Memorial Service and Luncheon Guest Speaker - […]
The Soldiers’ XI Humour, humanity and the psychology of modern combat
The Soldiers' XI explores the conflicts in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan from the unique perspective of cricket. Sergeant H has played cricket on 11 deployments with the Australian Army: to […]