Dawn Service

Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024

Location: Sculpture Garden and Western grounds

Commencing at 5:30 am, the Dawn Service provides an opportunity for quiet reflection in the peaceful moments before dawn.

Prior to the service, beginning at 4:30 am, representatives from the Australian Defence Force will read excerpts from the letters and diaries of Australians who have witnessed the realities of war firsthand.

The Dawn Service is a standing ceremony, with limited seating available exclusively for mobility-impaired visitors. For those attending in person, large viewing screens will be strategically placed within the grounds to ensure optimal visibility of the ceremony.

The 2024 Dawn Service Commemorative address was delivered by Vice Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, Vice Chief of the Defence Force.

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