School visits

Education programs

The Vietnam era: war and conscription

EKN/67/0130/VN Iroquois helicopters are landing to take members of 7RAR back to Nui Dat after completion of Operation UlmarraIroquois helicopters land to take members of 7RAR back to Nui Dat after completion of Operation Ulmarra, August 1967. AWM EKN/67/0130/VN

For students in Years 10–12

Curriculum links:

Studies of society and environment

  • Investigation, communication and participation
  • Time, continuity and change
  • Culture

Objectives:

To assist students to develop an understanding of the experience of Australian soldiers in Vietnam, within the broader social and political context of the time

The program:

A lively role-play explores the Australian soldiers’ experiences during the Vietnam War. The social and political issues surrounding the conflict, along with the impact of television coverage, conscription, and the anti-war movement, are raised for discussion.

Price: $3.85 per student, minimum charge $38.50 (incl. GST).

Duration: 40 minutes

Maximum group size: 30. If you have more than 30 students in your group, you will need to allow at least 2 hours for your visit

Available: Daily, at 9.15 am, 11.15 am, 12.15 pm and 1.15 pm

Memorial education staff facilitate this program.