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Anzac Day Factsheet ANZAC DAY On the morning of April 25th, 1915, Australian Not only do we honour the memory of those and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Australians who have fallen in battle; we Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent share the sorrow of those who have mourned campaign which followed, that the ANZAC them and of all who have been the victims of tradition was forged. armed conflict. Each year we pay homage not only to those On this day we remember with sympathy original ANZACs, but to all who died or were those Australians who have suffered as disabled in their service to this country. prisoners of war, and those who, because of war, have had their lives shortened or They enrich our nation’s history. They served handicapped. May we and our successors on land and sea and in the air, in many places prove worthy of their sacrifice. ANZAC throughout the world. Requiem courtesy of www.ANZACday.org.au. ANZAC at Home! The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will have no public attendance this year due to COVID-19. It is suggested that Australians have their own Dawn service at home, by coming together in their driveways lighting a candle and tuning into ABC Local Radio at 6:00 am. Musicians are encouraged to join in with a last post or musical tribute. Alternatively, at 11:30 am a minute of silence is suggested by all, you can hold up a poppy flower at your window or driveway, while listening to “The Last Post” (a quick YouTube search and you’ll find it). Turn over for some ANZAC Activities... Story Time Colouring Page Listen to ANZAC Day books at Storybox On our social media and website: Australia: www.StoryBoxLibrary.com.au. www.CommunityServices.act.gov.au, you’ll find a downloadable and printable Their collection includes Anzac Ted, Anzac colouring page. Biscuits and Alfred’s War. To access this free Storytime, head to the website and on the Feel free to tag us and use the hashtags homepage click the link “watch a free story”. #ANZACAtHome and #ANZACDayCraft. ANZAC Biscuits AWM Online It’s rumoured that during World War I, Did you know the AWM (Australian War wives and mothers baked and sent these Memorial) has a Virtual ANZAC Gallery? biscuits to troops on the front line. Head to the website www.AWM.act.gov.au There are many recipes online (ABC and or google “Australian War Memorial Virtual the Australian War Memorial provides great ANZAC Gallery”. recipes varying in difficulty). There are many more activities on the AWM website including poems and Make a Poppy quizzes. The Australian War Memorial has simple Lay a Wreath instructions on how to make your own poppies. Have fun decorating your house We also welcome everyone to either lay a and garden with poppies! wreath or leave a poppy at selected sites of significance across Canberra. In line with social distancing requirements at these 'Two-Up' for Kids identified locations: Two-up is a gambling game that is only legal on ANZAC Day. - Peace Memorial, Canberra City; - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Memorial, To play this with children (gambling free), Mount Ainslie; you can google “How to play Two-Up for kids” - Commemorative Garden Woden; and you’ll find many simple instructions - Turkish Pine Forrest, National Arboretum; and and videos. - St John Church, Reid. ANZAC Day Driveway We encourage the Canberra Community to enjoy the full, online ANZAC Day dawn Community Challenge service from the Australian War Memorial Join the challenge: line your street with in Canberra, featuring reflection on the beacons of light on ANZAC Day at Dawn. ANZAC spirit, and the capacity for ordinary people to do extraordinary things in Search 'ANZAC Day Driveway Community Challenge' on Facebook for instructions extraordinary circumstances. and inspiration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTMXBiNaY6g Please note: for outside activitie please ensure that you follow health advice regarding social distancing. For latest updates and events follow the COVID-19 website on: www.covid19.act.gov.au..
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