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25.01.2022 Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Each year on the 18th of August also known as Vietnam Veterans Day, we honour and commemorate all those w...ho served in Vietnam, including the 521 Australians who died and more than 3,000 people who were wounded, injured or became ill as a result of the conflict. The Battle of Long Tan, on 18 August 1966, was one of the fiercest battles fought by Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War, involving 105 Australians and three New Zealanders from D Company 6RAR. A total of 17 Australians were killed in action and 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of his wounds. 53 years on we still remember these brave men and women who fought our freedom and will never forget the sacrifices they made to protect our beautiful country. Please keep these brave individuals in your thoughts today. #lestweforget Images Courtesy: The Australian War Memorial

25.01.2022 Ballarat now has a one-stop shop for veterans seeking information and support. The Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre, known as the BVAC, located at 41 Barkly Street East Ballarat, will give veterans and their families a welcoming space to connect with consultants including DVA advocates. The BVAC is the brainchild of the VIC West sub-branch of the Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club INC (MBMMC) located in Ballarat and is supported by other local ex-service organi...sations. The centre has been developed with the support of Ballarat City Council and grants from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, the Stronger Communities programme and Volunteers Support programme. The committee has worked hard to create a centre that provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with trained volunteers available to assist veterans. Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, the centre will be open three days each week for drop in between 10am-3pm to provide information and support and a cuppa. As well, regular BBQ and family days, and other social activities will be a regular event. Currently veterans or their family members requiring support can contact the centre by email. While COVID-19 has delayed the official opening of the Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre, support is available via our website https://bvac.net.au or email [email protected] One of our volunteers will response to your query within 3 working days. For further information please contact: BVAC President Greg Green on mob: 0439 094 882 Thomas B Nunn Secretary BVAC CoM 0439 778 885

17.01.2022 Tomorrow morning, RSL Victoria will be streaming the State Remembrance Day service live from the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Although this year will onl...y host a small number of attendees at the Shrine, we call on our RSL Victoria community to commemorate the service live from your homes! Tune in to our Facebook from 10.45 am to watch this special service. #remembertoremember See more

15.01.2022 Today we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII, it’s important as ever we come together online and remember all those who served during this period. There are a number of ways you can commemorate VP Day today safely from the comfort of your homes and with the family. These include:... 1. GATHER AND TUNE-IN ONLINE: On Saturday, August 15, mark the end of World War II by joining the Victory in the Pacific Day online service. Follow the service this morning via the RSL Victoria Facebook page. The commemorations will begin at 11.20am and end by noon. 2. INVOLVE THE CHILDREN: Let youngsters put their stamp on the day by creating bunting designs to decorate the front gate or fence, inside windows or front door. Use the Victorian Government’s bunting templates, which can be downloaded at vic.gov.au/activities-home. You may also like to download the official RSL Victoria VP commemorative colouring in image for the kids to commemorate https://bit.ly/31MYVBy. 3. PAY TRIBUTE: Share your messages of support and thanks by using the hashtags #victoriaremembers and #VPDay75, and head to the Victoria Remembers Facebook page to download the 75th Anniversary World War II Facebook Frame. Use the frame to honour past and living family members who served during World War II. You may also access and read RSL Victoria’s official short commemorative E-Book which details personal stories of those who served our country during WWII https://bit.ly/33Wv78n. 4. IN RECOGNITION: The Federal Department of Veterans Affairs would like to provide every living World War II veteran a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration from. If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is a World War II veteran, ensure they receive their medallion and certificate by registering their details online at dva.gov.au/home or call 1800 838 372. It's a special day to come together online and remember the sacrifices of the men and women who served our country and protected our freedom. #VPDay75

13.01.2022 Mr Len Harwood President of the Clunes RSL Sub-Branch and Mrs Kay Neville President of the Clunes RSL Women's Auxillary laying wreaths at the Clunes Cenotaph to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War two. Thankyou to Whites Florist in Ballarat for supplying the wreaths.

12.01.2022 Today we show our support for R U OK Day. R U OK Day is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, "Are you OK?" and to remember every day... of the year to support people who may be struggling with life's ups and downs. Mental illness is a common stigma within the veteran community, and we hold social efforts, such as R U OK Day, close to our hearts. So please remember to ask your loved ones, friends, colleagues or even a stranger "Are you ok?", it could be the difference in changing someone's life for the better! If you're in need of some help or in the wrong headspace, please reach out for support or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. For veterans and their families in need of help, please call Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046 for free and confidential support. #ruok

12.01.2022 #ICYMI during a special media event at Government House yesterday, it was announced the Queen had approved a posthumous Victoria Cross for Ordinary Seaman Edwar...d Teddy Sheean's heroic actions during WWII. Watch below With the first Victoria Cross awarded to a member of the Royal Australian Navy, Governor-General of Australia (retd) David Hurley said he relayed the news to Ordinary Seaman Sheean’s nephews. "It is a momentous day for the Sheean family and their pride and emotion was evident, Governor-General Hurley said. We will now work with the family and the Navy to arrange an investiture ceremony that will pitch the magnitude of the award." Attending the announcement, Chief of Navy Australia Vice Admiral Mike Noonan said Ordinary Seaman Sheean’s heroism was a standard by sailors of the modern Navy to aspire to. It is indeed a great day for our Navy, our nation and for a young Australian sailor who paid the highest price to save his shipmates from certain death, Vice Admiral Noonan said. Read the story: https://bit.ly/NAVY-VC #TYFYS #YourADF #AusNavy

12.01.2022 As we approach the 2020 Poppy Appeal Australia, it’s important we continue the tradition of wearing a poppy in memory of all those who have served. RSL Victori...a is proud to announce the launch of its online Commemorative Badge store, so that all Victorians can safely continue to support veterans and their families by purchasing a Poppy Appeal badge. 100% of proceeds raised goes to providing assistance to veterans and their families in times of need. By purchasing a poppy, you are lending a helping hand to thousands of veterans and their families. Every current and former service person of our great nation deserves your support. Please visit our new commemorative badge store here to purchase your poppy today: https://bit.ly/2SV93nU

12.01.2022 Join us from 9.30am AEST on Saturday, August 15 for a special screening of ‘Australia Remembers: End of the Second World War’. Then at 10am AEST we’ll take you ...LIVE to Aircraft Hall at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, for the National Commemorative Service, marking the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. See more

07.01.2022 Thank you to all the businesses for their support. Just letting you know that businesses in Clunes are selling Poppys for the Poppy Appeal. All money raised goes directly to the welfare of RSL ex service Men and Women.

06.01.2022 The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of WWI. Over the past century, th...is moment has been adopted across the globe as a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all conflicts and is symbolised by the red poppy. Please #rememembertoremember this November all those who served for the greater good of our futures. See more

01.01.2022 To help Victorian's commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific from home, we have produced a special commemorative booklet, to mark the occasion.... The booklet contains seven stories, two stories about wartime Melbourne and five stories from World War Two veterans. RSL Victoria hopes that reading this booklet will help inspire you to reminisce, start conversations and even educate. You can read and download our PDF booklet here: https://bit.ly/31I0NeW. RSL Victoria’s VP Day commemorative booklet is supported by the State Government of Victoria to recognise the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Do you have a personal VP Day story of peace to share? It could be a personal account of your wartime service or your memories of celebrating VP Day in 1945. Or it could be a picture and story about a relative or loved one who served during WWII. We'd love to hear from you! Share your story below! #VPDay75