Shrine of Remembrance

Join us this afternoon for our Last Post Service—a weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.

At this todays service we pause to commemorate Australia's first involvement in the Malayan Emergency on 27 June 1950. Six Lincoln bombers from No. 1 Squadron and a flight of Dakotas from No. 38 Squadron, both belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), deployed as part of the Far East Air Force. This marked the beginning of Australia's contribution to the conflict.

The Last Post Service is a family-friendly event featuring stirring bugle calls, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags. Each week we commemorate a unique chapter in Australia’s military history, offering you a meaningful way to reflect and connect.

🏛️ 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📍 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁
⌚𝟰:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺

What was it like to witness the end of the Second World War from home?

Written to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, On the Home Front explores the unique experiences of three Victorians at the end of the Second World War.

Drawing on interviews, diaries and war service records, this article reveals personal stories of relief, uncertainty and reflection as news reached Australia.

📖 Read On the Home Front in the comments

🚧 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 🚧
The Shrine's Galleries will be closed for maintenance tomorrow, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞.

🖼️ Please excuse us while we undertake important works to keep our Galleries s***k and span.

The Shrine’s commemorative spaces and Visitor Centre will remain open.

On 18 June 2008, the final members of the ADF Overwatch Battle Group returned home from Iraq on RAAF C-130 Hercules transport planes, signifying the conclusion of Australia's combat mission in that country. This marked a turning point in Australia's involvement in the Middle East.

This afternoon, we are pausing to honour all who served in Iraq, and their families who supported them throughout deployments.

Join us for the Last Post Service, our weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.

Each service commemorates a unique chapter in Australia's military history — through bugle calls, bagpipes, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags. All are welcome.

🏛️ 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📍 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁
⌚𝟰:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺

We love when Melbourne delivers a morning like this.

If you're out and about this winter, add a visit to the Shrine to your list.

📷 credit .j.wilko

On this day, 30 years ago, members of the 5th Aviation Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment were conducting a night live-fire training exercise near Townsville when two Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters collided.

Fifteen service personnel from the Special Air Service Regiment and three aircrew from the 5th Aviation Regiment lost their lives. A further 12 personnel were injured.

The Black Hawk tragedy remains Australia's worst peacetime military aviation disaster.

A wreath-laying service will take place in the Sanctuary at 3.30 pm to honour the service and sacrifice of the Special Air Service Regiment. This year's service marks the 30th anniversary of the Black Hawk tragedy.

Lest we forget. 🌹

Every visit looks a little different.

caught the last glimpses of autumn around the Shrine before winter settles in 🍂

Plan your visit.
Free entry, open daily 10am–5pm.

🏛️ Recognition that reflects your generosity.

When you donate $1,000 or more to the Shrine of Remembrance this EOFY, your contribution will be recognised for 12 months on the Shrine Donor Screen in the Visitor Centre and in the Annual Report.

Join a community of supporters helping preserve, educate and commemorate for generations to come.

🎖️ Donate before 30 June