Organise a local ceremony
Memorial ceremonies are held around Australia in February each year.
The Darwin community hosts a range of events for veterans and their families each February. Contact the Darwin City Council for details.
In other states and territories, many military units that served in Darwin hold reunions at this time of year. Contact the RSL for information about local activities.
Reunions and commemoration services are a brief pause in our lives where we gather with our friends to compare our thoughts and memories, to understand what happened, and why, and to recall the comradeship which helped us to surmount the difficulties endured at the time.
If there has not been a memorial service in your area before, you can organise one. There is very little expense involved, and you will find local councils, churches, community organisations and the RSL are eager to help.
Veterans, veterans’ families (including children) and friends will all appreciate a chance to attend. You might also invite community groups and local schools to participate.
For some ideas about publicising your local ceremony, please see our media kit.