Calendar of Events

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. […]

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 […]

John Blaxland and Clare Birgin with introduction by Gareth Evans   For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now… Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber​ (UNSW Press, May 2023) is a comprehensive account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts […]

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 […]

The loss of the Montevideo Maru is the worst maritime disaster in Australian history, and until 2023, the exact location of its final resting place remained a mystery. Its discovery in April off the coast of the Philippines made headlines around the world. Captain Turner played a pivotal role in the discovery alongside the team […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to attend the 2023 Monash Commemorative Service to be held in The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne on Friday 11th August 2023, 10.30 am to 11.45 am. Morning tea from 10 am. Dress: Lounge Suit or equivalent, Large Medals and Decorations Click here to download the invitation RSVP by […]

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. […]

Join us for an enlightening conversation on the award-winning book, Semut: The Untold Story of a Secret Australian Operation in WWII Borneo   Written by anthropologist and academic Christine Helliwell, Semut uncovers the story of Operation Semut, an Australian secret military operation launched by the organisation popularly known as Z Special Unit in the final […]

It is with pleasure that we invite you to attend the inaugural Weary Dunlop oration on Saturday 19th August 2023. The oration will be held at the Kelvin Club (14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000) at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. The oration will be provided by Major General Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE (Retd) Jeffrey […]

The DRA National Conference is a joint services all-ranks Conference that will be addressed by a panel of distinguished speakers including: Government and Opposition Defence speakers Senior Officers of the Australian Defence Force Leading commentators on Defence matters   Conference Program: The conference program provides opportunities to examine the Defence Strategic Review and its potential […]

Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. Secret Agent, Unsung Hero draws on decades of research to reveal, for the first time, his coming of age as a leader in escape and evasion during Second World War. Dowding helped exfiltrate hundreds […]