Calendar of Events

The experience of being a prisoner of war was not unique to Australians, but it was a unique experience for Australian servicemen. The one day conference In the Bag: Prisoners of War 1915-1945 brings together a fascinating series of presentations. Keynote speaker Dr Michael McKernan will lead a range of speakers including from the Australian […]

The Department of Premier and Cabinet - Veterans Branch and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation are delivering a series of free workshops for the public across Victoria. The workshops will bring Australia's leading experts in preservation to you for a two-day line-up of free workshops and information sessions. Day 2 - Activity Day […]

The Soldiers' XI explores the conflicts in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan from the unique perspective of cricket. Sergeant H has played cricket on 11 deployments with the Australian Army: to maintain team resilience, to build rapport with locals, and to de-stress after combat. Cricket once even brought together allies and enemy. Eleven bats each tell […]

The Soldiers' XI explores the conflicts in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan from the unique perspective of cricket. Sergeant H has played cricket on 11 deployments with the Australian Army: to maintain team resilience, to build rapport with locals, and to de-stress after combat. Cricket once even brought together allies and enemy. Eleven bats each tell […]

2 Course dinner with canapes.Complimentary Drink on Arrival Drinks at bar prices Jazz trio $70 per person Dress: Black Tie or Mess Dress with Miniatures RSVP by 26th August 2017 0352581488 or email museum@fortqueenscliff.com.au  

The Soldiers' XI explores the conflicts in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan from the unique perspective of cricket. Sergeant H has played cricket on 11 deployments with the Australian Army: to maintain team resilience, to build rapport with locals, and to de-stress after combat. Cricket once even brought together allies and enemy. Eleven bats each tell […]

1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]

The Federation of Messinian Organisations of Melbourne will host a Photographic Exhibition celebrating the formation of the second ANZAC’s on Sunday 2nd July 2017 at 3.00pm at the Papaflessa House situated at 2 Gooch Street Thornbury. For more information please contact Mr. Peter Andrinopoulos on 0416 020 865

The Federation of Messinian Organisations of Melbourne is hosting a Commemorative Dinner in honour of the ANZAC’s and their Greek civilian helpers, on Sunday 3rd December 2017 at 5.30pm at Vanilla in the Sky, 17 – 21 Eaton Street, Oakleigh. For more information please call Mr. Jim Grivas on 0407 822 103

On behalf of the Yachtsmen Scheme volunteers, you are invited to attend the Dominion Yachtsmen Scheme Plaque Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 4 May 2017 in the Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. Please have your office contact Ms Allanah Bannister, Events and Ceremonies Coordinator, […]

The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council is hosting a Presentation Lecture titled ‚Äú Maleme ‚Äì Fulcrum of War by well known historian and author of ‚Äú Forgotten Anzacs ‚Äú Dr. Peter Ewer, on Thursday 4th August 2017 at 7.00pm at the Mezzanine Level, Greek Centre,168 Lonsdale street Melbourne. This event is under the […]

The Victorian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Inc. Invite you to a Non-Denominational Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 1.30pm