This annual service honours the significant contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service people have made, and continue to make, in the Australian Defence Force.

Your attendance at the service is greatly appreciated by the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service Committee.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the events team at fpsr.events@dpc.vic.gov.au.

Getting to the event:

We encourage the use of public transport to attend the Service.
The Shrine is located on Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road, 1.3km from Flinders Street Railway Station. You can walk or catch a tram from the city.
Take any southbound tram from Federation Square (except route number 1) to stop 19 Shrine of Remembrance.

Parking:

Nearest car parking is on Birdwood Avenue and St Kilda Road (ticketing required).
Designated coach parking bays are located on the Shrine side of Birdwood Avenue.
Disabled Access bays are opposite the Shrine on both sides of Birdwood Avenue.

Accessibility assistance:
Supported by the Nigel and Patricia Peck Foundation, Travellers Aid will assist veterans and their families from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm (an hour before and 1.5 hours after the service).

Travellers Aid can support people with mobility requirements by power assisted wheelchair from the car park at the Shrine, Birdwood Avenue and Tram Stop 19 Shrine (St Kilda Rd) to the service at the Shrine (WWII Forecourt), and after the service back or to the Education Centre for refreshments.

Any queries before the event regarding Travellers Aid services provided on the day, please contact Travellers Aid on 0498 023 959.

Livestream:

Tune in to the Service from anywhere, via our livestream. The link will be available here closer to the event.

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