ANZAC Day 2023
with Alex Hawke MP
For over a century Australians have served in conflict and peace around the world , protecting values of freedom and democracy .
Our national spirit of remembrance has found a home on ANZAC Day which marks that brave and fateful moment in 1915 , when 16,000 Australian troops landed at Gallipoli .
That spirit was reinforced on the Western Front and the battles of subsequent conflicts such as World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars .
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia ’ s involvement in the Vietnam War . While national commemorations will be held on 18 August , our involvement in the Vietnam War is a vitally important chapter that helped grow our ANZAC spirit and national identity : from battles such as Long Tan to the humanitarian missions which evacuated Vietnamese orphans ( Operation Babylift ) after the fall of Saigon .
This year also marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War where , like Vietnam , Australian troops fought to stop the spread of totalitarian aggression throughout the Asia-Pacific region . Their sacrifice is why Australia has the freedoms we all enjoy today ; why we have our sovereignty .
Many words are associated with Australians at war and on peacekeeping missions : bravery , camaraderie , mateship , service , loyalty , honour , heroes and heroines . But there is one common word - one goal - that brings them all together : peace .
This ANZAC Day we remember and give thanks for the service of all those who have fought for our freedoms ; and we give thanks for all those serving our country today .
To learn more about the Anzacs , please visit anzacportal . dva . gov . au .
Please consider attending a local service .
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service hosted by the Castle Hill RSL Sub-Branch will be held at Centenary of ANZAC Reserve , Wrights Road , Castle Hill commencing at 6am .
The Hills Club are hosting the ANZAC Day Commemoration Luncheon and Wreath laying Ceremony from 12:30pm at 6-18 Jenner Street , Baulkham Hills .
Visit to Canberra University Sydney
At the going down of the sun and in the morning , we will remember them .
Hills Campus
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A university in the Hills is now a reality .
It was an incredible opportunity to recently visit the University of Canberra Sydney Hills Campus ( UCSH ) located in the heart of Castle Hill . A university in the Hills is now a reality creating opportunities for locals to access higher education close to home . Semester 1 has commenced with its first cohort and I wish them the best of luck and look forward to seeing the university in action . Visit http :// canberra . edu . au / ucsh .
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