This Anzac Day, we remember and give thanks for the service of all those who have fought for our freedoms, including those who serve our country today.
Across the Yarra Ranges, many dedicated RSLs and community groups are hosting events in honour of all those who served and continue to serve. I encourage you to visit one of the services below on Thursday 25 April.
Dandenong Ranges RSL
6:30am – Dawn Service at the Memorial on the corner of Sherbrooke and Mount Dandenong Tourist Roads, Ferny Creek, followed by a gunfire breakfast at Ferny Creek Scout Hall.
10.30am – Commemorative March and Service at Sassafras Village Green, corner of Mountain Highway and Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Sassafras, followed by refreshments at the RSL sub-branch, 1773 Mountain Highway, Sassafras.
Healesville RSL
5:45am – Dawn Service at Healesville RSL, 275-279 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. .
10.00am – Commemorative March assembling from 9.30am on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Church Street, Healesville.
10.30am – Morning Service at Healesville Memorial Hall.
Kalorama
9.00am – Commemorative Service at Peace Memorial, Ellis Reserve, Five Ways, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama.
Lilydale RSL
5.45am – Dawn Service at Lilydale Cenotaph on Main Street, Lilydale, followed by refreshments at Lilydale RSL sub-branch on Anderson Street, Lilydale.
Millgrove
6.00am – Dawn Service at Millgrove Memorial Park, opposite the shops. Followed by gunfire breakfast at the station. Car parking available at Millwarra Primary School.
Monbulk RSL
5:50am – Dawn Service at Monbulk RSL.
9.45am – Commemorative March at St George’s Church, Monbulk.
10.00am – Commemorative Service at Monbulk RSL.
Montrose
10:00am – Commemorative Service at Montrose Memorial, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose.
Mooroolbark
12:00pm – Commemorative Service, Hookey Park, Charles Street, Mooroolbark. Followed by refreshments and Scouts sausage sizzle.
Mt Evelyn RSL
5:45am – Dawn Service at Mt Evelyn War Memorial Park, corner of Wray Crescent and Birmingham Road, Mt Evelyn.
Seville
5:45am – Dawn Service at Seville War Memorial, corner of Warburton Highway and Monbulk-Seville Road, Seville, near the water park. Followed by free community breakfast.
Upper Yarra RSL
5.45am – Dawn Service at Yarra Junction Cenotaph, near the swimming pool. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast at the Sub-Branch.
10.00am – March in Main Street, Yarra Junction followed by Morning Service at Cenotaph.
Upwey/Belgrave RSL
6:00am – Dawn Service in Upwey Belgrave RSL gardens.
9.45am – Commemorative March assembling outside IGA on Main Street at 9.30am.
10.00am – Commemorative Service at the Cenotaph in Upwey/Belgrave RSL gardens.
Wandin
8.30am – Unveiling of plaques at Wandin Cenotaph, corner of Hunter & Beenak Roads, Wandin Yallock. Followed by Commemorative Service.
Warburton RSL
10:35am – Commemorative Parade assembling at Warburton RSL from 10.15am.
10.50am – Commemorative Service at Warburton Cenotaph, Warburton Highway (Main Street) Warburton.
Yarra Glen RSL
10:15am – Commemorative March assembling outside Yarra Glen Police Station at 10.00am.
10.30am – Commemorative Service at Yarra Glen Cenotaph, 18 Anzac Avenue, Yarra Glen.