Plan Your Remembrance Day

Every year since 1919, many nations have paused on Remembrance Day (11 November) in memory of their fallen service people. 

There are many simple ways to honour their invaluable legacy – from attending a service to wearing a poppy, reflecting in silence, or donating to a veterans’ charity. 

Here’s some essential information to help you plan your Remembrance Day. 

How can you commemorate Remembrance Day? 

Attend a Remembrance Day service

RSL Remembrance Day services will be held Australia-wide on 11 November.

Free to attend, these commemorative ceremonies welcome all who wish to pay their respects to the fallen. 

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Observe a minute’s silence at 11am

Wherever you are on 11 November, remember to remember at 11am. 

Set a reminder in your calendar or phone, switch your phone to ‘do not disturb’, and pause for just a minute in memory of the fallen.

It’s a simple action that means so much.

Watch or listen to a service online 

No matter where you are on Remembrance Day, you can tune into a commemorative service via ABC TV, ABC Radio, the ABC listen app and ABC iview.

FIND AN RSL SERVICE NEAR YOU

To find your nearest Remembrance Day service, click your state on the map.

More ways to commemorate

Donate To The Poppy Appeal 

The Poppy Appeal supports veterans and their families in times of need. To support the Poppy Appeal, buy a poppy from RSL Sub Branches, or donate securely online.

Wear A Poppy of Remembrance 

Wearing a red poppy on Remembrance Day is a simple way to show your support and commemorate those who have served. It’s customary to pin your poppy to the left lapel of your shirt.

You may also choose to wear a purple poppy (beside the traditional red poppy) in remembrance of animals who died while serving. 

Listen to A Service

If you’re unable to attend an RSL Sub Branch service and wish to commemorate at home, we've put together a short audio service you can play. Listen or download Here.

Remembrance Day Volunteering

Be it on Remembrance Day or at another time of year, volunteering at your local RSL Sub Branch is a great way to support veterans and their families.

Find your nearest Sub Branch via the map and ask how you can help. 

5 Remembrance Day Activities For Families

Looking for different ways to commemorate Remembrance Day? Check out these family-friendly ideas.

How will you remember?

No matter how you choose to commemorate Remembrance Day, all we really ask is that you remember to remember.

Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service. Remember those who have come home injured or ill, in body or spirit. And remember those who bravely serve our country today. 

Lest we forget.