Afghanistan Veterans Commemoration Day Service & Casual Lunch

Join us for a short, meaningful commemoration will recognise and honour Australians who served in Afghanistan, remember the 41 Australians who lost their lives, and acknowledge the families who supported them throughout their service.

Designed to be respectful without being overly formal, the commemoration will include a veteran reflection, recognition of those who served across the Army, Navy and Air Force, acknowledgement of Military Working Dogs, a single wreath laying, recognition of families, a minute’s silence, The Ode, Last Post and Rouse.

The commemoration will provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the service, sacrifice and lasting impact of Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan, while ensuring the day remains centred on the veterans themselves.

For those who served. For those who came home. For those who didn’t. And for those who still carry it.

All veterans and community members are welcome to attend the service.

Following the commemorative event, the day will transition into a relaxed lunch by the creek, giving Afghanistan veterans and their families an opportunity to reconnect, share a meal and simply spend time together.

The focus will be on mateship rather than formality, with pizzas & finger food, licensed bar facilities, background music, creekside seating and a family friendly atmosphere. There will be no formal speeches or structured program, allowing veterans to spend the afternoon however they choose, whether that is catching up with old mates, meeting others who served, sharing stories or simply enjoying the afternoon with family.

The intention is simple: come as you are, reconnect with those who understand and enjoy an afternoon built around mateship.

Registration required for each person attending the BBQ.

Details:

10am Arrival & Gathering
11am – Semi Formal Service at Currumbin RSL Cenotaph
12pm – Casual Lunch on the deck.