The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commemorative Ceremony

“For Our Country” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service Memorial

This ceremony is held after the Anzac Day Dawn Service at “For Our Country” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service Memorial.

This commemorative ceremony is conducted to honour those Indigenous Australians who have served in the Australian forces since 1901.
It is hosted by members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Association (ATSIVA).

For further information, please contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Association (ATSIVA) or Garth O'Connell on (02) 6243 4513.

ATSIVA ceremony 2025
Photo: Ian Roach
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Last updated: 28 April 2025

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commemorative Ceremony

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