Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist’s Journey
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is proud to present Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist‚Äôs Journey, on Friday 5 August 2016 starting at 12 noon. Bryan Dawe is one of Australia‚Äôs finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long career on radio; television, film and the speakers‚Äô circuit. On television he is best known for […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
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 […]
Back to Museum Day
50th Anniversary Battle of Long TanVietnam Veterans and their families are invited to take part in this commemorative day. Formalities in the morning with guest speaker followed by an afternoon of great entertainment.
1966 – The year that changed the world
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 […]
Battlefront Innovations and the Engineer’s War
Join the City of Sydney Historical Association and professional historian Nicole Cama, as she traces the inventive engineering and innovations of World War I. From toy tanks and patriotic badges, to message rockets, battlefront inventions and the Anzac brand, Cama investigates the many designs, trade marks and patents registered during the First World War. The […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
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 […]
A62 HMAT Wandilla Leaving Port Melbourne with the 3rd Pioneer Battalion
Centenary Commemoration Guest Speakers: Michael Danby MP, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports Tony Smith MP, Federal Member for Casey George Ward – Secretary Military Historical Society of Aust (Vic) Contact: Anthony McAleer – 9736 4384
Trailblazers and Peacekeepers
Australian and New Zealand doctors have administered anaesthesia in every major conflict since the Boer War. These men and women have, and continue to, provide care in often difficult and dangerous circumstances. Join us for a curator-led tour of this exhibition exploring historical accounts of anaesthetists in conflict and first person reflections from contemporary conflicts […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
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 […]
Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience
The Australian Government and the Australian War Memorial, supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra are proud to be bringing the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience to communities across Australia. The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a travelling exhibition that tells the story of Australia‚Äôs involvement in the First World War, and the ensuing […]
First drafts of History: Rediscovering Victoria’s war correspondents
From the Boer War to Vietnam and beyond, Australians have long relied on war correspondents to bring home reports from the front lines of conflict.¬†Rediscover Victoria‚Äôs war correspondents including Alan Moorehead at a presentation by historians Dr Fay Anderson and Garrie Hutchinson Australia has an impressive and enduring tradition of war journalism, correspondents cinematographers, artists […]
Foxholes of the Mind by Bernard Clancy
Bernard Clancy‚Äôs riveting stage play about PTSD, Foxholes of the Mind, is all set to go on tour in August this year.Tickets go on sale in early July. Foxholes premiered at La Mama theatre in Carlton in 2010 to virtually full houses. It had a profound effect on veterans, wives and families and was widely […]