Anzac Day 2009
On Anzac Day, we remember not only the original Anzacs who died on 25 April 1915, but every one of our service men and women who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, peacekeeping, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance missions
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by all of our past and present service men and women who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country.
More than 3,000 ADF members are currently deployed on operations, continuing the Anzac spirit whilst serving Australia’s national interests at home and in many countries around the world.
Our service men and women are doing an exceptional job contributing to the international coalition against terrorism in Afghanistan, contributing to various UN missions, and assisting and enhancing security and stability in our region, including border protection duties in Australia’s maritime domain.
The Anzac spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all Australians as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation.
Anzac Day is also a time to acknowledge the vital role of all those who have served on the home front, providing support and boosting the morale of their deployed loved ones.
The Royal Australian Navy will be participating in a variety of Anzac Day ceremonies and events around the country. Some of these are:
Ships
- Where
- Adelaide, SA
- Summary
- Personnel from HMAS Glenelg will visit Adelaide to participate in Anzac day commemorative services.
- Where
- Albany, WA
- Summary
- HMAS Arunta will conduct a port visit to Albany, Western Australia.
- Where
- Brisbane, QLD
- Summary
- MSA Bandicoot and MSA Wallaroo will conduct a port visit to Brisbane, Queensland.
- Where
- Hobart, TAS
- Summary
- HMAS Darwin will be in Hobart, Tasmania. It will be the largest Navy contingent in more than ten years.
- Where
- Wollongong, NSW
- Summary
- HMAS Diamantina will conduct a port visit to Wollongong, New South Wales.
- Where
- Qingdao, China
- Summary
- HMAS Success and HMAS Pirie will commemorate Anzac Day in Qingdao with Royal New Zealand Navy units.
Sport
- Where
- Sydney Football Statium, NSW
- Summary
- An Agusta A109E Power helicopter will provide support to the Anzac Day NRL Game at the Sydney Football Stadium on 25 April 2009. The A109E will deliver the Anzac Day trophy to the stadium and is being provided under the Defence Assistance to the Civil Community. The Royal Australian Navy is proud to support Anzac Day activities around the nation.
