Calendar of Events

Do you have a family member who served in World War One? Military expert, Neil Smith will take you though the steps to identify your ANZAC and reveal some of the main record sets available to the family history researcher to discover more about their service. With over 24 years Australian Regular Army experience, Neil […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‚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 […]

‚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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The three Museums in Queenscliff, the Queenscliffe Historical Museum, the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and the Fort Queenscliff Museum, have combined to provide speakers for two afternoons of fascinating stories about many of the events that form the history of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. So join us at the Monahan Centre overlooking Port Phillip Heads on […]