This year Australian Peacekeeper Day is the first activity in a series of four activities to commemorate Australian Peacekeeping and the 25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste.

This is the first of four activities to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste. Chronologically they are:

• 14 September 2024. This year Australian Peacekeeper Day is the first activity in a series of four activities to commemorate Australian Peacekeeping and the 25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste. The Guest Speaker is being confirmed and it is also the 60th Anniversary of Police Peacekeeping Operations. Organised by the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association. Register on the form at the base of the page so we can anticipate numbers.
• 17 September 2024. DVA has proposed to host an educational seminar to be held on 17 September 2024 at Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Adams Auditorium Timings TBA. It will be structured for veterans and family members.
• 19 September 2024. 1030am to 1pm at the Ainslie Football Club with guest speakers being confirmed as the most senior at DVA. All veterans are welcome, not only peacekeepers. The event is free. Lunch follows at your own cost then the Annual General and Dinner at your own cost. Organised by the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association. Register on the form at the base of the page so we can anticipate numbers.
• 20 September 2024. The National Commemorative Service 25th Anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste. 10am to 11am. Organised by DVA. Click here to register for this event only

Here, stories will flow, friendships rekindled, and camaraderie reignited as we share common experiences and celebrate our shared commitment to global peace and security. It's a day for reminiscing, connecting, and embracing the bonds that tie us together, regardless of where our service took us.

Whether you served in Timor-Leste, a United Nations Operation or contributed to non-UN missions like the Multinational Force and Observers, Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) in Bougainville and others, this day is yours to cherish. Let's make this day a vibrant tapestry of memories and gratitude for our collective efforts in shaping a more peaceful world.

Other services are planned across the country and details will soon flow through on those and we also have the remained of the week in Canberra that concludes with a televised national day of commemoration for the 25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste on Friday 20 September 2024.