Calendar of Events

Since the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]

The Military History Group invite you to their 14th Annual Dookie Military Vehicle Rally  

11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit.   Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]

Victorian Association of Family History Organisations in conjunction with Yarrawonga Family History Group is holding a Family History Expo on Saturday, 14th October in Yarrawonga (History Month!). The theme is DNA. If your historical society or family history group would like to take part in the expo as an exhibitor then contact Gina (gina.annand5@gmail.com) before […]

Vice Admiral Peter Jones AO DSC (Ret’d), President of the Australian Naval Institute will officially launch The Yachties. Read more about "The Yachties" by clicking here.

Join the Robert Menzies Institute as we host former treasurer of Australia Peter Costello for the launch of Brett Mason's new book Saving Lieutenant Kennedy: The heroic story of the Australian who helped rescue JFK on Tuesday 31 October 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm (formalities commence at 6:00pm). About The Book On a moonless night in […]

11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit.   Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]

Eminent military historian Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA (retd) will speak on the life of Irish-born Frederick Whirlpool, including his actions in the face of enemy fire at the Battle of Jhansi (1858) during the Indian Mutiny that led belatedly to his Victoria Cross for extreme gallantry and saving the lives of colleagues. Whirlpool was […]

Welcome to the 13th Royal Australian Navy Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference, held in conjunction with the biennial Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition. Together these events underpin the largest maritime event of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere. They are an opportunity for industry, government, defence and academia to come together to showcase the outstanding […]

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, at 12-00pm for 12-30pm. Monday 13th November, 2023 Dress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) Ladies: Day Dress The cost of this function is $45 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines Book early […]

TAKE NOTICE that a General Meeting of the Association will be held online at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 14th of November 2023. AGENDA Attendance Apologies Minutes of previous meeting President’s Report – LTCOL M Buckridge Secretary’s Report – SBLT S Lake Treasurer’s Report – SBLT S Lake Resolutions Elections: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Committee (3) Other Appointments: Accountant Auditor […]

An event with Ross McMullin is always much anticipated. Ross is an award-winning historian and biographer, a renowned storyteller, an entertaining speaker, and a longstanding RHSV member. His multi-biography Farewell, Dear People was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History, and in his new sequel Life So Full of Promise, Ross has again combined […]