ANZAC Day

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ANZAC Day is a national day which commemorates the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915.

All across the country ceremonies are held (usually at dawn) on this day to acknowledge and remember all Australians who have served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

For more information about ANZAC Day and education resources to support classroom and school activities visit the Australian War Memorial website www.awm.gov.au/education or the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs website www.dva.gov.au