While traditional dawn services and marches are not possible this year, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, it is important for community to unite in the ANZAC spirit and collectively honour the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of our service people.
Some ideas for how you can get involved at home:
- Stand on your driveway, at your gates, on your balcony or verandah, or even in your living room at 6am this Saturday (25/04/20) to remember all those who have served and sacrificed.
- Dress your windows and mailboxes with poppies - For ideas or child friendly craft ideas using household items such as coloured paper, egg cartons, paper plates, cupcake liners, felt, etc. visit the RSL Queensland website: https://rslqld.org/News/Latest-News/How-to-make-an-ANZAC-Day-wreath
- Recite the Ode, which can be found here: https://www.army.gov.au/our-history/traditions/the-ode
- Tune in to ABC radio, TV or iView from 5:30am for a live broadcast of the National Memorial Service from the Australian War Memorial.
- Bake Anzac biscuits using the RSL's recipe: https://rslqld.org/news/latest-news/anzac-biscuits
- As a family work through some of the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee's online and paper activities here: https://anzacday.org.au/activities
- For more information about ANZAC Day please visit: https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day