25/04/2026
ANZAC Day is more than a date on the calendar - it is a moment of reflection on sacrifice, service, and the true cost of war.
The words Lest We Forget come from Rudyard Kipling’s 1897 poem Recessional, written as a reminder that nations should remain humble, remember the consequences of conflict, and never lose sight of those who paid the ultimate price.
Today, we honour the Australians and New Zealanders who served at Gallipoli, and all those who have served since - across every conflict, every generation, and every side touched by war. We remember not only courage and duty, but also loss, grief, and the families forever changed.
ANZAC Day should also remind us of something greater: the value of peace. True respect for those who fought is not found in glorifying war, but in striving for a world where fewer people are asked to endure it.
We acknowledge those who served, those who never returned, and those who carried the weight of war long after the battle ended.
Lest We Forget.