The Diggers Requiem – A moving Brass tribute to those who sacrificed so much
The Diggers‚Äô Requiem is a moving and beautiful Australian tribute to mark the end of World War One a century ago and is dedicated to the memory of our Defence Force personnel and civilian victims. Including music written by seven of Australia‚Äôs finest living composers, these prelude concerts will be performed in Melbourne on Wednesday, […]
Mark Johnston – “An Australian Band of Brothers”
In what promises to be a riveting presentation, Dr Johnston follows a small group of front-line soldiers from their enlistment in the dark days of 1940 to the end of World War II. No ordinary soldiers, they are members of Don Company and part of the famous 9th Australian Division which, during their campaigns, sustained […]
Defence Seminar
Presenters from Navy, Army and Air Force will discuss "Changes in Australia's strategic circumstances. Partners: Returned & Services League of Australia (Victoria) Inc Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria Air Force Association of Australia Royal United Services Institute Naval Association of Australia Navy League of Australia. Lunch with coffee/tea $25 per person email naval.commemoration.committee@gmail.com […]
Curating the Anzac Centenaries: War, Memory and the Museum
As the centenaries of the Great War come to an end, two leading Melbourne museum curators reflect on how museums have represented the experience of Australians at war over the last few years.As Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Melbourne‚Äôs Shrine of Remembrance, Jean McAuslan has played a central role in shaping the Shrine‚Äôs response […]
One Road, One Bet initiative in Pacific and its implication for Australia – Professor Matthew Clarke
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address. Professor Matthew Clarke is the Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University. He has published on the Millennium Development Goals, the nexus between religion and development, aid effectiveness and the emergence of non-traditional donors. Much of Matthew‚Äôs research has focused on […]
The 2018 George Merz Lecture
The subject of this year‚Äôs lecture will be the C130 Hercules in RAAF Service. It will be presented by two guest speakers. TICKET ONLY EVENT, limited by the RAAF Museum to 200 guests in total. Ticket price includes light refreshments. Guest Speakers: WGCDR Robyn Clay-Williams (retd), BEng, PhD The first speaker to have accepted our […]
His Excellency, Chris Seed, New Zealand High Commissioner New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region.
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address - His Excellency, Chris Seed, New Zealand High Commissioner - New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region.Chris Seed became the New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia in November 2013. Prior to taking up this position he was a Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Sydney Welsh Choir
Enjoy a special lunchtime performance by the Sydney Welsh Choir in our Education Courtyard (weather permitting). This concert will feature war time favourites, Welsh classics and songs of peace. Date: Friday 19 October, midday Location: Education Courtyard, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5.00, free for Shrine Friends
Kokoda Information Night – Melbourne
This free event is perfect for those who are thinking about trekking Kokoda. It is also a fantastic way of meeting like minded people who are interested in visiting PNG. Our experienced trek leaders will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and will detail all that is involved with trekking & […]
Back to “Nam” Concert
Back to "Nam concert at National Vietnam Veterans Museum Tickets available here!
Mud and Blood – WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop – Special Performance
Mud and Blood, Meg McNena's compelling 80-minute, six-actor play, is about distinguished Australian general, Harold 'Pompey' Elliott, who led the Essendon Rifles and took most of them to WWI. The tenacity of Australian men and women is shown in battle and at home. Timing in 2018 with Anzac and Armistice centenaries adds impact. Set 1914-1921, […]
Vietnam: The Complete Story of the Australian War – Book Launch
Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaVietnam: The Complete Story of the Australian War will be released at Fort Queenscliff on Thursday, 2 August at 4 pm. Colonel Geoffrey Skardon (Retd) will speak. All members of MHHV are invited, however, would those coming along please notify me so that we can cater and also advise the front gate for entry. My […]