Calendar of Events

Defending with Pride – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

This special exhibition is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have been proudly defending Australia through their military service since the formation of the armed forces. Today, anyone identifying […]

Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains – Pipeclay Club ANZAC Day Lunch

RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

After the ANZAC Day March, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance.Special guest speaker Robert Hadler presents "Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains". About our Speaker: Robert Hadler lives in Melbourne. He is a former award-winning economics journalist who has worked in the […]

70 Years of the Korean War Truce – Keith Wolahan MP

old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, Australia

In this special event, Keith Wolahan MP will discuss Australia’s involvement in the Korean War and its lessons for the modern world. The Korean War is in many respects the war that never ended. This year marks 70 years since the signing of the Armistice Agreement which ended the three-year conflict in which 340 Australians […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address – Senator James Paterson

ANZAC House 4, Collins St, Melbourne

Senator James Paterson is a Liberal Senator for Victoria. First elected in March 2016 at age 28, Senator Paterson is the youngest Liberal ever elected to the Senate. Senator Paterson was appointed the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and the Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Cyber attacks and foreign […]

82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata

Australian Hellenic Memorial Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This commemoration service is in honour of those who fought and died in the defence of Greece. The Society of Kalamata ‘23 March’ cordially invite you to the commemoration of the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata at the Australian Hellenic Memorial, Domain Gardens, Corner Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne. Sunday 30th […]

Exhibition of the Treasures of the RUSIV Library

Robertson Room 256-310 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Victoria, Australia

The President and Council of The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria have much pleasure in inviting you to the opening of an Exhibition of the Treasures of its Library. To be held in the Robertson Room Victoria Barracks, 256-310 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, Victoria At 10.30 am on Monday 15th May 2023   RSVP […]

Sandy the War Horse

The Triangles Park, 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, 3700 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia

Come along and enjoy a great weekend to celebrate the unveiling of their very own 'Sandy the War Hose' - ANZAC Hero, Major General William Throsby Bridge's trusted steed and the only Australian War Horse of 136,000 to return from the first World War. Sandy the War Horse was bred in old Tallangatta and will […]

2023 DRA Luncheon

RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

Originally celebrating Victoria’s Third Division 1916 – 1991, this lunch continues to be a unique opportunity for past and present Reservists to keep in touch with old friends. Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 Time: 12 noon for 12:30 pm Pre-lunch drinks (at own cost) will be available from 12.00 noon on the second floor ante-room, with the […]

Tours De Force – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Since the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]

Naval Warfare Officers Association Melbourne Lunch

William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

Guest speaker Commodore Peter Scott, CSC RAN Rtd. The enduring characteristics and value of Australian Submarines - a personal perspective. Members and guests of all RAN veterans  organisations in Victoria are invited When Wednesday 14th June 2023; 12 midday Where Angliss Restaurant, William Angliss Institute, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Price $40 per person for […]

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