Calendar of Events

The war on which we are entering may be a long one, demanding from us heavy and continuous sacrifice.” – Prime Minister Michael Savage, 6 September 1939. Since 1995, the New Zealand Military History Committee has convened five highly successful conferences on aspects of New Zealand’s military experience. In February 2020, at Massey University in […]

Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of the Australian heroes in the epic story of the Milne Bay campaign of 1942 - which saw Japanese land forces suffer their first defeat of the war - and has properly been called the RAAF's forgotten finest […]

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is honoured to present the ‘Australian Army Band in Concert – Back to ‘Nam Again’, performing music of the ‘60s and ‘70s from the era of the Vietnam War on Saturday 22nd February, 2020 at 7.30pm. Come along, sing along and tap your feet to the rhythm of some of […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address. Professor Greg Barton - TOPIC : Islamic State Greg Barton is Professor of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute. Greg has been active for the past thirty years in inter-faith dialogue initiatives and has a deep commitment to building understanding of Islam and Muslim society. […]

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Shooting Through will be launched at Tobruk House Sat 29 Feb commencing at 2pm. Professor Peter Monteath (Escape Artist; POW) will be a panel speaker as well as Author Katrina Kittel and Cate Carrigan, an ABC journalist friend who is descendant to a POW. Our panel moderator will be Melbourne historian and author Michelle Scott […]

Today, women represent almost a fifth of all serving members of the Australian Defence Force. Ahead of International Women’s Day, hear a tri-service panel of women candidly discuss their experiences of the modern military. Date: Thursday 5 March, 6pm Location: Education Centre, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5, free for Shrine Friends Speakers: Lieutenant Commander Helen […]

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Acclaimed as "a musical and dramatic triumph", the rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam takes audiences on an exhilarating and emotive "Magic Carpet Ride". Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a soul stirring show that is emotional and powerful. The late ‘60s was a time of head-spinning change and produced many of the greatest songs of the 20th […]

Acclaimed as "a musical and dramatic triumph", the rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam takes audiences on an exhilarating and emotive "Magic Carpet Ride". Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a soul stirring show that is emotional and powerful. The late ‘60s was a time of head-spinning change and produced many of the greatest songs of the 20th […]

Michael Madden will provide a snapshot of his remarkable journey travelling across Australia and around the world to photograph all 100 Australian Victoria Cross medals. Invited to Windsor Castle, he was the first Australian to see and hold the metal from which the Victoria Cross medals are created. Presenter: Michael Madden Date: Friday 20 March, […]

From Jason of the Argonauts to the ANZACs at Gallipoli. Doctor Tony Whitfield who with Roger Hawthorn of Swinburne Law School have written a book that explores the unknown historical significance of Lemnos - an island that lays claim to the oldest democratic council chamber in the civilised World. Tony and wife Despina have lived […]