For Country, for Nation - An Australian War Memorial Touring Exhibition (expired event)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a long standing tradition of fighting for Country, and continue to serve with honour among our military forces.

They have also worked in ancillary, industry, and other home-front activities, and their communities have been thrust into the front line of theatres of war. The touring exhibition For Country, for Nation highlights these stories and explores themes of remembrance and tradition through family histories, objects, art, and photographs from across Australia, drawing inspiration from cultural traditions and symbols of warrior's discipline, knowledge, leadership, and skill. For Country, for Nation is thematic in structure. Within each theme are stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience during wartime and peace. Weekly tours Tour format: Self-guided (a short introduction and orientation from gallery staff) Cost: Free Wednesday mornings, 10.30am-11.30am from 24 February-24 March. Book via Eventbrite. For specialised tours, large group bookings, or alternative tour dates, contact arts@wanneroo.wa.gov.au Education tours for HASS and History Teachers Tour format: Self-guided (a short introduction and orientation from gallery staff)Reflection activities will be available for students while viewing the exhibition. Cost: Free Open on Tuesdays exclusively for school bookings in Term 1, 2021. Register your interest: arts@wanneroo.wa.gov.au The Australian War Memorial has Education Resources for teachers to use, including:case studies, inquiry questions,etc: Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service | The Australian War Memorial (awm.gov.au) Image: A young Reg Saunders surrounded by his mates of the 2/7th Battalion, AIF, in Queensland in 1943; 057894, Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial