Anzac Day plays an instrumental role for the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch, as a monumental day for all Australians to commemorate the selfless contribution of our past and present service men and woman.
On 25 April, the Tewantin Noosa community is encouraged to immerse itself in the rich and significant history of Anzac Day and come together to commemorate by attending a local Anzac Day Service or Light up the Dawn from 6am at home.
Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch president Gino Amarrador acknowledged the importance of Queenslanders supporting, recognising and participating in Anzac Day – a day for all Australians to reflect and honour those who have made immense sacrifices and those who will continue to do so for many years to come.
“More than ever, we are calling on the Tewantin Noosa community to stand together and honour our service men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation – a day for us to take a moment and reflect on the legacy and values created by our defence personnel,” Mr Amarrador said.
“This year, we are urging all Queenslanders to commemorate your way – from getting out and marching with mates, to taking a moment of reflection at home. We encourage everyone to honour our veterans, however that may look for you.”
This year the Tewantin Noosa RSL are also asking their sub branch members to submit pictures of themselves during their time in service to displayed in a slideshow on the big screen throughout the days events in between ceremonies.
The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch Dawn service will be held at the Tewantin Town Square in front of the cenotaph starting at 5:30am. The cemetery service will commence at 6:30am, and the main parade and service at 9am. See the full program below.
ANZAC DAY PROGRAM:
– 5.30am: Dawn Service at the Tewantin War Memorial
– 6.30am to 8.30am: Breakfast in the bistro for veterans and their families.
Those with medals eat free of charge. Family members and friends prices: $10 adult, $7.50 for children 12 and under.
– 6.35am: Cemetery service at the RSL Cemetery, Tewantin Cemetery, Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin. RSL buses depart for cemetery at 6:20am.
– 9am: Main parade steps off (school students to assemble at Woolworths car park no later than 8:45am).
– 9.30am: Main service of commemoration.
– 10am: RSL Club opens.
– 10.45am: Main service of commemoration concludes.
– 11am: Two-up in RSL car park.
– 12pm to 3pm: Live entertainment in bisto.
– 3pm: Diggers Bar opens to the public.
The Diggers’ Bar is closed between 11am to 2pm for a private function with the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch members.
For more information call the Sub Branch secretary on 07 5357 6888, head to the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch Facebook page, or visit rslqld.org
