Calendar of Events

The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, on behalf of the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Pancretan Association of Melbourne, are pleased to invite you to the following commemorative events on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. Sunday 26th May 2019 11:30am Official Parade and Wreath Laying […]

The annual service, commemorating the signing of the Peace Treaty of Vereening on 31 May 1902 will take place at the Shrine of Remembrance Sunday 26 May 2019. The service will also pay tribute to the memory of the 23,000 men and women who served and the 1,000 that paid the supreme sacrifice.The march will […]

Len Waters was a trailblazer. In realising his childhood dream, Len became the first and only Indigenous Australian fighter-pilot. Join Peter Rees as he reflects on this man’s extraordinary life. Presenter: Peter Rees Date: Tuesday 28 May, midday Location: Education Centre, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5, free for Shrine Friends Support the Shrine by becoming […]

The Morwell Historical Society invites you to the launch of the publication Morwell District Boer War Soldiers and Civilians. The very successful Morwell District Boer War Commemorative Service and Graphic Exhibition was held on 11 October 2017 at which soldiers and civilians from the Morwell District were remembered and their names included on the Morwell […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address - Thursday 30th May 2019 at 1200 for 1230 - ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Dr V John Basarin OAM Topic: Gallipoli – The Turkish Perspective Vecihi "John" Başarın is a Turkish Australian historian and author with a special interest in Gallipoli. He has been […]

The Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service commemorates Aboriginal service and sacrifice in the Australian Forces in every major conflict from the Boer War to the present. Wreath Laying on the Forecourt Shrine Representatives: Shrine Chairman of Trustees Air Vice-Marshal Chris Spence AO (Retd) Shrine Trustee Colonel John Wertheimer AM RFD

Greece has a centuries-old tradition of armed resistance. The Greek word for partisan is Andartes and these fighters fiercely resisted German, Italian and Bulgarian occupation from 1941 until 1944. Rival groups then turned on each other. ‘Resistance’ and ‘Underground’ are names used to describe the various secret organisations that arose in European states under enemy […]

Guest Speaker is Mr. Tony Tsourdalakis Chairman of the Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council. The Womens Auxiliary of the Ringwood RSL invite you to an afternoon meeting of members and friends on Wednesday 5th June at 11.30am at the Ringwood RSL. For more information please contact Mrs. Carole Powell on 0407057236.

The President and Victorian Committee members request the pleasure of your company at the Reservists Reunion Lunch to be held in the Pavilion Function Room, Level 2, RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 (12 noon for 12.30pm) Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: Wednesday 29 May 2019 Medals and Decorations (preferred) […]

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is proud and excited to present the 4th annual Antiques Evaluation Day at the Museum on Sunday 9 June, 2019. This day will be conducted in the style of the Antiques Roadshow with a range of specialists available to provide advice, information and estimates on items presented to them. Take […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address with Nicole Sadler AM CSC, M.Psych (Clin), Head, Policy and Service Development, Phoenix Australia | Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. Department of Psychiatry | The University of Melbourne. TOPIC: PTSD and the Services Through her 23-year career as a full-time Army psychology officer, Nicole has developed considerable […]