Livestreaming and events: list of how to be involved from the suburbs
Coronavirus restrictions are no reason to not honour the fallen for Anzac Day. See our extensive suburb breakdown on how you can be involved from the comfort of your own home, or driveway.
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COMMUNITIES will experience an Anzac Day like never before on Saturday as thousands pay tribute to fallen soldiers from the privacy of their homes.
Lockdown regulations from the coronavirus pandemic are devastating for the veteran community, but RSL Queensland president Tony Ferris said people could still embrace the day.
TELL US HOW YOU WILL COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY
Mr Ferris said gathering at the end of a driveway at dawn was a great idea.
“It’s a way for us all to show our respect and gratitude for service people, past and present, while remaining safe.”
People in Brisbane are being encouraged to stand at the end of their driveways, balconies, in paddocks or living rooms at 6am on Saturday.
ANZAC DAY WILL STILL BE SPECIAL
RLS Queensland will stream a short service including The Ode, The Last Post and a minute’s silence from rslanzacspirit.com.au
You can also access a virtual candle, reading of The Ode and the Last Post on anzaclive.com.au.
But for those looking for a local way to be involved here is a breakdown of events and things to be part of in suburban patches near you:
BARDON
A resident on Coolibah St who has been in self isolation has been crocheting Anzac-themed creations which she has placed in shrubs and trees. She also is giving away crocheted red poppies (one per person).
BROOKFIELD
Sarah Allen, a Defence spouse, has made a tribute at Upper Brookfield Hall where people can lay wreaths - 665 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield.
BULIMBA
The Bulimba District Sub Branch is encouraging all residents to join the Light Up The Dawn initiative. Club secretary Trevor Wheate said several members would be flying flags at their homes and he also had an honour tin at his house with poppies for $1 for the neighbourhood.
COORPAROO
From 6am there will be a broadcasting the Light up the dawn service through our PA system and the flags will be flying at half mast.
CENTENARY RSL SUB BRANCH
Club president Georges Lefevre is encouraging everyone to do the Driveway Salute.
A team of community-minded organisers linked through the 4074 Community & Beyond Facebook page have also organised live musicians to be positioned in driveways within Middle Park, Jindalee, Mt Ommaney and Westlake. At 6am, the Facebook broadcast will begin with Queensland Conservatorium musician Sophie Kukulies taking the lead sounding the Last Post, from her driveway, followed by a minute’s silence and then Reveille.
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CHAPEL HILL
People can lay a wreath at a memorial a resident has made on the roadside at Bielby Rd using two wheelbarrows, a slouch hat and other materials.
GEEBUNG
The Geebung Sub Branch is encouraging all residents to join the Light Up The Dawn initiative.
HOLLAND PARK, MT GRAVATT RSL SUB BRANCH
Residents are being encouraged to be part of the Light Up the Dawn event.
INDOOROOPILLY
Tyler Bean, from Tyler Bean Property, is encouraging residents in Harts Rd to congregate at the end of their driveways on Harts Rd from 6am. St Peters Lutheran College students are asked to wear their uniform and observe Anzac Day at the end of their driveways.
THE GAP
Residents can pick up free poppies from the Waterworks Rd office of The Gap ward Councillor Steve Toomey on Friday.
MITCHELTON
Gaythorne RSL Sub-branch is asking people to commemorate Anzac Day at the end of their driveway, on their balcony or in their living room.
SUNNYBANK RSL SUB BRANCH
Club members have been asked not the attend the venue but are being encouraged to do the Light Up the Dawn event. A letterbox drop has also been done throughout the community.
SANDGATE
The Sandgate Sub Branch is encouraging all residents to join the Light Up The Dawn initiative. Also, at 8.30am, The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia – Sandgate, will have a LIVE online Commemorative ANZAC Service. Join at The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia – Sandgate Facebook page to view the LIVE Service.
SAMFORD
All commemorations have been cancelled, including the fly-past. It is suggested people pay their respects by standing in their driveway at 6am. Laying wreaths at the Ave of Honour is not encouraged.
TOOWONG/KENMORE/YERONGA/THE GAP
Sub Branches encourage people to participate in Light up the Dawn or listen to the podcast.
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SPRINGWOOD
6am: Springwood streets will echo with The Last Post played by bugler Amanda Casagrande, a multiple Queensland, Australian and New Zealand brass champion.
LOGAN CENTRAL
6am: Schoolboy Robert Kaden has built his own flagpole out the front of his Logan Central home on Jacaranda Ave, opposite the Logan Art Gallery. Drive past and pay tribute.
LOGAN CITY
All day: View the wonderful artwork by Logan artist and archivist Mic Noble who has created 50 white crosses – each commemorating the name of a Logan Digger. Mr Noble’s display is online at Facebook page ANZAC DAY Logan Civic Gardens 2020 which is linked to Noble’s page.
LIGHT UP THE DAWN
Logan residents can tune in to Logan radio station 101FM at 5am for a morning of Anzac Day services including the Dawn Service and the Last Post, which will be played on air at 6am.
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WYNNUM
The Wynnum RSL Club, Tingal Rd, will have a branch member play The Ode from the club’s balcony at 6am and the flag will be flown at half mast. The club said people were welcome to lay wreathes at the cenotaph provided they followed strict COVID-19 regulations.
REDLANDS
Redlands RSL Sub Branch president Alan Harcourt will lay a wreath at the ANZAC Centenary Park cenotaph (Shore St West, Cleveland) which will be live streamed on the RSL’s Facebook page from 4.30am. Community members are encouraged to #lightupthedawn on their driveways or in their living rooms. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath or personal tribute at the cenotaph throughout the day may do so, but must remember social distancing restrictions.
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NO one will be forgotten on the bayside
REDCLIFFE
Vietnam veteran and Redcliffe RSL president Neville Cullen has asked people to find creative ways to be involved this year.
5.15am: There will be a radio broadcast of the dawn service on community station 99.7fm.
11am: Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band will be playing from their driveways across the city.
A NZAC DAY LIVE
Click on a virtual candle, play The Last Post or listen to The Ode by visiting anzaclive.com.au on your phone – from your driveway if you can.
IDEAS FOR FAMILIES
Some other ways to be involved in Anzac Day this year:
- Make a poppy or rosemary wreath
- Serve up your own Gunfire Breakfast
- Bake Anzac biscuits
- Plant rosemary in your garden
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