From the DSM Desk
Please find below an invitation from the Australian War Memorial Council:Dear All,
I would like to invite you to a special event on Anzac Eve for Veteran Families.
- Last Post Ceremony followed by A Time of Reflection
- Monday 24 April, 2023
- 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Australian War Memorial, Canberra
About the Event
Current and former serving ADF families are invited to attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial (AWM) on 24th April 2023. Following the Ceremony, the Commemorative Area (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Roll of Honour and Pool of Reflection) will remain open for A Time of Reflection during which families of veterans will be invited to remain behind. The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service will sing as families quietly reflect. Veteran children and families will lay bears and crosses during this time and veteran children will be able to write a note to place with their bear. The notes will be archived in the memorial.
Registration Essential as Numbers are Limited
Numbers for this event are limited due to the construction works at the War Memorial, so it is important that you register below as your ticket will include entry to both The Last Post and A Time of Reflection. Thank you for your understanding.
Your ticket will include entry to The Last Post Ceremony at the Australia War Memorial.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Invitation to Join the Pop-Up Choir
For those who love to sing, The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service is creating a pop-up choir as part of the event and is inviting you to join them. Music and learning videos will be sent once registration is received and a final rehearsal at 2pm on 24th April will be held at the AWM. Use the same registration link to register. For more information about the pop-up choir, please contact OJ on oj@oyc.org.au or 0412504153.
Kookaburra Kids - Family Picnic at the Zoo
Kookaburra Kids has organised a Kookaburra Kids DMFS family picnic at the National Zoo and Aquarium on the last Saturday of the school holidays – 22 April from 10:00am-3:30pm.
It’s free!
Details of the event:
Australian Kookaburra Kids has been supported by Defence Member and Family Support to bring families together and have a great day out!
Entry, lunch and a good time is provided all at the cost of showing up.
PLEASE NOTE: There must be one adult from each family attending as there will not be adult supervision for young people who attend on their own. This event is for CURRENT serving Defence families only.
Come along and join us!
Parents, please register here: