Remember to Remember on 11 November

Busy lives and competing priorities mean sometimes we can forget to take a moment out of our day to reflect and remember our service men and women on Remembrance Day.

Remember to pause

This year, we’re asking Australians to commit to marking the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month with one minute’s silence. Set a reminder on your calendar, switch your phone to Do Not Disturb, put aside that urgent report for just one minute, and remember.

Remember to wear a poppy

Poppies are the universal symbol of remembrance and a reminder of the human cost of war. It is traditional to wear a poppy on your lapel to show that you acknowledge and honour the service of our veterans.

And while most people wear a poppy on Remembrance Day itself, some believe you should wear it for the 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day too.

Remember to commemorate

Many of our Sub Branches around Australia will be holding a Remembrance Day ceremony at their local cenotaph. You can find an event near you by clicking on the map here.

If you aren’t able to attend a commemorative event in person, we’ve made it easy for you to commemorate at home or in your office:

• You can watch a live stream of the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane’s ANZAC Square on 11 November
• You can download a video or audio recording of a short commemorative service from 1 November.

Or you can simply light a candle, recite The Ode and spend a minute in silent reflection.

Remember to help

There are many veterans who need a hand. It might be something as simple as mowing their lawn, helping them do the grocery shopping, or just stopping by for a cuppa and a chat.

Why not reach out to your local Sub Branch and see if you can help a veteran in your area?

Remember to donate

The pandemic has severely impacted our Sub Branches’ ability to raise the funds they need to be able to support veterans in their local communities. So if you can afford to donate even a small amount, it is much needed and greatly appreciated.

When you donate to the Poppy Appeal, you can opt to dedicate a virtual poppy to a family member or friend – planting a Garden of Remembrance that will help us provide support and assistance to veterans all across Australia.

Remember to remember

No matter how you choose to commemorate Remembrance Day, all we really ask is that you remember to remember.

Remember those who have given their lives in service to their country in wars and conflicts around the world. Remember those who have come home injured or ill, in body or spirit. And remember those who bravely serve our country today.

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