Between 2014
and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years
since our involvement in the First World War. It will mark 100 years since the
Gallipoli landings and major Western Front battles. It will also
recognise other significant military anniversaries throughout the last century.
The Anzac
Centenary provides us with an opportunity to remember those who have fought and
served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations in the past hundred years
and especially remember the more than 100,000 who have given their lives in
service.
The Australian
Government will be providing $83.5 million over seven years to implement the
Anzac Centenary Program 2014 – 2018.
There will be
a package of commemorative events and initiatives is based on the recommendations
of the National Commission and the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board.
Key elements of the program include:
- the refurbishment of the First World War galleries at the Australian War Memorial
- the refurbishment and maintenance of war graves in Australia and overseas
- funding for the running of commemorative services overseas during the Centenary;
- a local grants program to help communities carry out their own Anzac Centenary commemoration projects, with funding available from January 2013
- an Arts and Culture Fund to support individuals, artists and cultural institutions to develop commemorative displays and artistic creations showcasing our military history
- a multimedia education program, travelling exhibition or similar, that has broad community reach to help Australians learn more about our military history
- funding for the establishment of the Anzac Interpretive Centre at Albany in Western Australia, the departure point for many convoys
If you wish to be involved in a local grants program to encourage
community commemoration projects, check out the website for the Anzac Centenary
- http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/
