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Friends of the Fort “Trivia” Night
A Fort Queenscliff Museum Association ‚ÄúFriends of the Fort‚Äùsocial function, in the form of a ‚ÄúTrivia‚Äù night, is to be held at the Monahan Centre¬†on Saturday 20th August at 6.30pm for 7pm start. You are invited to organise a table (of up to 8) for this function. Please indicate below the names of those you […]
Battle of Long Tan: 50th Anniversary Reflections
In the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, join 6RAR Platoon Commander Dave Sabben as he discusses his experiences at Long Tan where 108 Australian servicemen fought off 1,500-2,500 Viet Cong. Dave was called up in 1965, aged 20, for the first intake of Australia‚Äôs National Service scheme. He […]
The Battle of the Books: the RUSI’s Fromelles Collection
Dr Jonathan Burdon, AM, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) member and President of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers will present a talk on The Battle of the Books: the RUSI‚Äôs Fromelles Collection at 401 Collins St Melbourne at 6:30 pm on Monday 18thJuly 2016. The talk is presented as part of […]
Peacekeeping and PTSD: The Psychological Legacies of Australian Peace Operations
Over 65,000 Australians have served in more than 50 United Nations and other multilateral international peace operations since 1947. While many peacekeepers feel their contribution is important and rewarding, the capacity for some to develop mental illness after their service is well documented ‚Äì often for reasons different than those found in combat operations. This […]
Defending Country
At least 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men served among the approximately 61,000 Australian servicemen in Vietnam. They served for a variety of reasons even though most states still restricted Indigenous civil rights. This presentation will draw from oral histories and archival records to explore the life experiences of Indigenous Vietnam veterans. It will […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, Chief of Navy -¬†The Navy: A National Enterprise,¬†Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1976 as a Seaman Officer and later specialised in aviation. A dual-qualified officer, Vice Admiral Barrett served in Her Majesty‚Äôs Australian (HMA) Ships Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane and HMS Orkney as […]
Unsung Stories: A Special Exhibition
‚ÄòUnsung Stories‚Äô Exhibition. ¬†Australia Post honours Vietnam veterans with a series of stamps and collectors‚Äô products created with the support of NVVM to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The Museum is proud to present an exhibition of the original documents and artifacts behind these products. 19 October 2016 to 30 […]
Unsung Stories: A Special Exhibition – Last Days
‚ÄòUnsung Stories‚Äô Exhibition. ¬†Australia Post honours Vietnam veterans with a series of stamps and collectors‚Äô products created with the support of NVVM to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The Museum is proud to present an exhibition of the original documents and artifacts behind these products. 19 October 2016 to 30 […]
Navy Week Victoria – Seminar
NCCV & RUSI Victoria invite all interested in Navy to attend the seminar. The Seminar will be opened by RADM John Lord AM RAN Rtd, Chair of the Veterans Council - Victoria. The key note speaker: CAPT Mike McArthur RAN, Director - Sea Power Centre will deliver a presentation of the Defence White Paper. Mr […]
Shrine Annual Dinner
Now in its eighth year, the Shrine‚Äôs annual black tie dinner brings dignitaries, veterans, current serving personnel and guests to the Melbourne Town Hall for a night of commemoration, music and fine dining. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Dave Sabben MG, platoon commander at the Battle of Long Tan. Join us for […]
Bendigo Talk: War from a Woman’s Angle
Dr Jeannine Baker reveals the little-known stories of the trailblazing women journalists who have reported on war. Since Agnes Macready travelled to South Africa in 1900 to write about the Boer War for the Catholic Press, Australian women have fought for the right to cover conflict. In 1914 Louise Mack defied the orders of Lord […]
Afghanistan: Inside Australia’s War
2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the commencement of the war in Afghanistan, Australia‚Äôs longest war. Join writer and director Victoria Midwinter-Pitt as she discusses the making of her latest documentary, Afghanistan: Inside Australia‚Äôs War. This remarkable project involved over 500 frank and moving interviews with service personnel and politicians. Presenter: Victoria Midwinter-Pitt Date: Thursday […]
