They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Anzac Day
Anzac Day has been one of the most important dates on Australia's calendar since 1916.
At first, it gave people a chance to honour the original Anzacs – the Australians and New Zealanders who fought on Gallipoli. Then it became a day for those who had served in the First World War.
With Australians experiencing the Second World War, and wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations that have followed, Anzac Day has become an occasion to honour all who have worn our country's uniform in service.
More than a hundred thousand Australian service men and women who have lost their lives in military operations carried out in our country's name. We honour the values that have been invested in the original Anzacs – loyalty, selflessness, courage.
Local Anzac Day services
Thursday 25 April 2024
Berwick
6:00am Berwick RSL
Dawn service at the Bunjil Place Memorial, City of Casey offices.
10:45am Berwick RSL
Those who wish to be involved in the march assemble at the RSL in Langmore Lane at 10.30am. Service will commence at 11:00am at the Memorial in High Street.
Dandenong
6:00am Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL
Dawn service at the Pillars of Freedom, Clow Street (opposite Dandenong Market)
9:00am Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL
Vietnamese Veterans Service to be held at the Vietnam War Memorial (the Helicopter site), 44 Clow Street.
10:15am Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL
March will commence at the base of the steps on the corner of McCrae and Walker Streets at 10.15am. The service will be held at 10.55am at the Pillars of Freedom, Clow Street (opposite Dandenong Market).
Narre Warren
9:00am Narre Warren North Community
Service to be held at the Narre Warren North Memorial, Memorial Drive.
The ABC will have comprehensive coverage of Anzac Day services and events. Including the Melbourne, Gallipoli, and Villers-Bretonneux dawn services and the Melbourne march.
For more Anzac Day information and resources, visit the Australian government Anzac Portal.
