ANZAC Day 2026 – Melton RSL Sub-Branch Community Commemorations
The Melton RSL Sub-Branch warmly invites all members of the community to join us in commemorating ANZAC Day 2026 through a series of traditional services and activities held throughout the morning. These events provide an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and community spirit as we honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.
Dawn Service
Assembly: 5:30 AM
Service Commences: 6:00 AM
Community members are invited to gather from 5:30 AM in preparation for the Dawn Service, which will begin promptly at 6:00 AM.
The Dawn Service will follow a traditional ANZAC format and will include:
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Readings by local school students
- Laying of Wreaths
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A period of silence
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The Ode of Remembrance
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The playing of Reveille
Members of Parliament and local Councillors will be invited to lay wreaths during the service. In keeping with a resolution of the Melton RSL Sub-Branch Committee, invited MPs and Councillors will not be speaking at the Dawn Service. The focus of this service remains on quiet reflection and remembrance.
Gunfire Breakfast
Time: From 7:00 AM
Location: Melton Country Club
Donation: $2 per person
Following the Dawn Service, the public is invited to attend a traditional Gunfire Breakfast at the Melton Country Club. A small $2 donation is requested to assist with costs. This is an opportunity for the community to come together in a relaxed setting after the solemnity of the morning’s first service.
Mid-Morning March & Service
Assembly for March: 9:30 AM
Location: Alexandra Street (next to Ollie’s Chicken)
March Step-Off: 10:00 AM
Destination: Melton Cenotaph
At 9:30 AM, participants are invited to assemble on Alexandra Street to form up for the ANZAC Day March. The procession will depart at 10:00 AM and proceed along High Street to the Melton Cenotaph.
Upon arrival, a Mid-Morning Commemorative Service will be conducted, again following a traditional ANZAC format. This service will include formal addresses from invited Members of Parliament and the Mayor, along with customary ceremonial elements.
Two-Up
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Melton Country Club
Following the Mid-Morning Service, community members aged 18 and over are invited to attend the Melton Country Club to participate in the traditional game of Two-Up, a long-standing ANZAC Day custom observed across Australia.
The Melton RSL Sub-Branch looks forward to welcoming the community to these events as we come together to remember, reflect, and honour those who have served. Lest We Forget.