Calendar of Events

Imperialism and Resistance: Australia’s First Wars

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

From the colonial frontiers of Australia to the South African veldt, Australia's first wars were fought across the expanses of the British Empire. Tickets for in-person and virtual attendance are […]

The Lifesavers with Roderick Bailey

Online

Join Roderick Bailey as he uncovers the little-known story of the medics at the forefront of groundbreaking battlefield care during the Second World War.   Online from National Army Museum, […]

In Conversation: Veteran Voices 25 Years After Operation Slipper

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join us for an intimate conversation with Shrine Trustees and Governors, 25 years after Operation Slipper. Hosted by Shrine of Remembrance Chair, Major General (Retd) Andrew Bottrell AO, CSC & […]

The Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937

Online via Zoom

he Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture.  Far from being the short-sighted acts of […]

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 […]

Celebrating 35 Years of Preserving Polish Heritage in Australia

Polish Club 19 Carrington Drive, Albion, Victoria, Australia

Celebrating 35 years of recording Polish Culture and Achievements for future generations, through documents, photographs, artifacts and multimedia. In conjunction with the Polish Community Council of Australia, the President and […]

AWM Author talk: Will Davies

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

Join us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books.     When: Wednesday, 21 October Where: Theatre, […]

Holding the Line: Thermopylae, Brallos Pass, and the Making of Memory

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

In April 1941, Australian and New Zealand troops fought a series of desperate delaying actions during the Allied withdrawal through Greece. At Thermopylae and nearby Brallos Pass, they defended ground […]

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