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Centenary of Anzac
The 100th anniversary of the First World War will be a time for the people of NSW to pay tribute to the first Anzacs and to all the brave servicemen and women who have since followed in their footsteps. Find out more »
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ANZAC Community Grants
Anzac Community Grants are intended to aid local communities and young people, especially in the lead up to the Centenary of the First World War in 2014-2018, in raising public awareness of the Anzac spirit and the sacrifices made by Australians in war, conflicts and peacekeeping. Applications close on 31 May, 2013. Learn more »
Community War Memorials Fund
The NSW Government has established the Community War Memorials Fund to help protect and restore war memorials across NSW. Grants will be considered by a State War Memorials Committee, which will assess the applications. Applications close on 31 May, 2013. Learn more »
Young scholars keep the ANZAC legacy alive
Sixteen recipients of the 2013 Premier's ANZAC Memorial Scholarships were announced by Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello. The Year 10 and 11 students from schools across NSW will make a pilgrimage to sites of historical military significance in South East Asia, including Singapore, to learn more about the Anzac legacy. Media release »
Heritage
The NSW Government plays a strategic role in conserving the State's historic collection of war memorials to all those who serve, or have served, in war, peace keeping and other conflicts. Learn more »
Education
The NSW Government has a number of initiatives designed to ensure the sacrifices of service men and women are understood and remembered by future generations. Learn more »
Commemoration
NSW observes a number of commemorative events marking the involvement of all who served Australia in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. View the commemoration calendar »
Anzac Memorial Building
The NSW Government plays a strategic role in conserving the State's historic collection of war memorials through management of the principal war memorial in NSW. The Anzac Memorial Building in Hyde Park South is the principal State War Memorial to all Australians who serve their country in war. For more information, visit the Anzac Memorial Building website.