Siege of Tobruk #veteransarts Oct 1941 - 400 Aussie soldiers in an ammunition cave. ‘Highlight is one soldier’s stirring rendition of The Legion of the Lost, with the massed voices of the makeshift military choir bringing the song to a rousing finale’ via nfsa.gov.au/collection/cur…

‘When director Peter Weir began work on filming Gallipoli, Fr Mark was one of the defence force crew who were enlisted as an extra.’ #VeteranArtsCommunity thesoutherncross.org.au/people/2024/03…

Issue 4 of The Tangent has dropped⚙️📸📚🪼🛋️🎨#VeteranArtsCommunity anvam.org.au/blog/the-tange… #buildingcommunity #communitybuilding #FOVA24 #artsculturewellbeing

“Arts and cultural institutions play a unique role in building social connection.” U.S. Surgeon General Fortunately Australia has such an institution, ANVAM310 who’s been performing this role through inclusive arts based programs. Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs LTGEN Natasha Fox

HB 108 Tom Bass - view works by Bass on the Veteran Public Arts Trail during ⁦Open House Melbourne⁩ Sat 27 + Sun 28 July 2024 #veteranartist #sculpture vimeo.com/291237692

Guy ‘served in New Guinea & Bougainville (1941-1946). He always had a sketch book handy to capture his fellow soldiers. Later he served in south-east Queensland, where he was particularly drawn to the landscape, which would remain a constant across his long career.’#veteranartist

Where words fail, music speaks. 📷: 24th Mechanized Brigade

‘Our people, our leaders at every level and our culture are our advantage. It’s always been the case.’ Chief of Joint Capabilities Congratulations LTGEN Coyle on this appointment.

Vale Myron Allen - ‘His creativity & love for his family are a bright light & eternal legacy.’ ANVAM team #VeteranArtsCommunity

Vale James Earl Jones #VeteranArtsCommunity #MayTheForceBeWithYou

Australian National Veterans Arts Museum celebrates Monbulk artist’s unique perspective. “When I’m painting, it’s like meditation - it clears my mind & rejuvenates my spirit - knowing that others appreciate my work is a just bonus.” rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2024-10-0… Mark Johnston

“It’s just amazing the things that I’ve done that I’ve never done before – my painting, my art … I’ve become a productive person again. “I found through my art that I released a lot of my traumas.“ Shane Reynolds - ANVAM is proudly engaged at the Centre! defenceconnect.com.au/geopolitics-an…

Cumhuriyetimizin kuruluşunun 101. yıldönümünü, Büyükelçiliğimizde bugün düzenlediğimiz resepsiyonda vatandaşlarımız, Avustralyalı dostlarımız ve kordiplomatik temsilcileriyle birlikte kutladık. 🇹🇷 Cumhuriyet Bayramımız kutlu olsun! 🇹🇷

Vale Chad Morgan 🎶 ‘… born in Wondai, Queensland in 1933 & was working in the Royal Australian Air Force when he went on a talent quest radio program Australia’s Amateur Hour, having been dared to enter by friends in his unit.’ via Guardian Australia #VeteranArtsCommunity

𝗔𝗡𝗩𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: ANVAM Director, Mark Johnston, proudly announces that Claire Baldwin has joined ANVAM’s executive team as 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. ‘… This position will be instrumental in ensuring ANVAM is equipped to meet the growing demand for arts-based services…

18 Mart Çanakkale Zaferi ve Şehitleri Anma Günü, İstiklâl Marşımızın kabulünün yıldönümü ve Mehmet Akif Ersoy'u Anma Haftası vesilesiyle Kanberra Atatürk Anıtı’nda düzenlenen törenle, şehitlerimizin aziz hatıralarını yad ettik.

Honoured to attend the Victorian Premier’s ANZAC Luncheon, where the service and sacrifice of the veterans was respectfully acknowledged. Also a moving tribute to the bravery of 🇹🇷 and 🇦🇺 soldiers who served at Gallipoli. Thank you Jacinta Allan and Natalie Suleyman MP

📣 Saygıdeğer Vatandaşlarımız, Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı vesilesiyle 23 Nisan Çarşamba günü 11.00’de Kanberra Atatürk Anıtı’nda düzenlenecek törene tüm çocuklarımız ve aileleri davetlidir.

For all Australians, take pride that your Anzac’s, even when out of uniform, can still march in step. youtu.be/a0u4YTCqq2Y

On Remembrance Day, in collaboration with ANVAM the Embassy hosted “The Unknown Widow” exhibition, reflecting a universal theme born from the experience of all families struck by the tragedy of war. Artist Sacha de Wit’s work was also a tribute to 🇹🇷🇦🇺 bond forged at Gallipoli.