🌺 Remembering ANZAC Day: A Story of Courage, Mateship & Legacy

Every year on April 25th, Australians and New Zealanders come together to honour a legacy that goes far beyond the battlefield. ANZAC Day is more than a date — it is a reminder of the strength, courage and spirit that helped shape our nations.

But what exactly happened on that day in 1915?

Let me take you back.

The Morning They Landed

In the early hours of April 25th, 1915, thousands of young soldiers — many barely 20 — stepped off boats and onto the rocky shores of Gallipoli, Turkey. The plan was bold but flawed. The terrain was harsh, the cliffs steep and the resistance stronger than expected.

For eight long months, the ANZACs — short for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps — faced relentless conditions: blistering heat, freezing nights, disease, and the constant threat of attack. Yet what shone through wasn't just their bravery… It was their mateship. Their loyalty to one another. Their humour, even in horror.

They fought not only for victory — but for the man beside them.

🇦🇺 A Legacy Carved In The Australian Identity

Though Gallipoli ended in withdrawal, the ANZACs left behind something powerful — a spirit that still lives on today.
It is seen in our firefighters, our nurses, our volunteers, our neighbours.
It is the ANZAC spirit — courage, endurance, ingenuity, humour and mateship.

As we mark this ANZAC Day, we honour not just the soldiers who landed in Gallipoli, but all men and women who have served — and continue to serve — our country with strength and sacrifice.

Why We Still Wake Up Early

On ANZAC Day, we rise before dawn — just like the soldiers did.
We stand in silence during the Dawn Service, listening to the bugle’s call, remembering those who gave everything.
No matter where you are — whether at a war memorial, in your backyard, or watching online — the moment is powerful.

It is quiet. It is reflective. It is deeply Australian.

🌺 Lest We Forget

ANZAC Day isn’t about glorifying war. It is about honouring those who stood up when it mattered most.

So this Friday, wear a poppy. Share a story. Attend a service. 

Because the freedom we enjoy today… was paid for by the bravery of yesterday.

Lest we forget.