To our far-flung Australian home care communities, we ask you to join us in marking this ANZAC Day at home.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has cancelled overseas Anzac Day ceremonies for 2020 on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey, near Villers-Bretonneux in France, including the Australian service at the 'Digger' Memorial, Bullecourt, Hellfire Pass in Thailand, Sandakan in Malaysia and Isurava in Papua New Guinea.

The Department of Veteran Affairs is encouraging Australians to privately commemorate Anzac Day, in-line with the latest government health advice, and to watch the Australian War Memorial service. While the Service will not be open to the public, it will be broadcast nationally. There will also be a range of other commemorative activities broadcast throughout the day. The Department said it is working with state and territory governments as they finalise their Anzac Day plans and will update the public on its website.

RSL Queensland is calling on Australians to light up the dawn this ANZAC Day by standing on their driveways or balconies at 6am to remember all those who have serviced and sacrificed.

We have included a suggested ANZAC Day at Home order of service from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Order of Service

• Flags are lowered to half-mast before the event begins.
• Welcome (2 minutes)
• Mounting of catafalque party (1 minute) - if applicable
• Hymns or other music (2 to 4 minutes)
• Prayers and readings (2 to 5 minutes)
• Commemorative address (3 to 5 minutes)
• Wreath-laying (3 to 5 minutes)
• Ode of Remembrance (1 minute)
• The Last Post (1 minute 22 seconds)
• 1 minute's silence (1 minute) - precisely at 11am for Remembrance Day
• The Rouse (22 seconds) - plays while flags are slowly raised to the masthead
• National anthem (1 to 3 minutes) - play anthems of all host countries if applicable
• Dismounting of catafalque party (1 minute) - if applicable
• Closing remarks (2 minutes)

Wishing you a safe and healthy weekend from all of us at Right at Home.

In good health.

Keep up to date with COVID 19 information on the following links:

Australian Government Department of Health

Victorian Health and Human Services

NSW Health

Queensland Health

ACT Health

WA Department of Health

Tasmanian Department of Health

Northern Territory Department of Health

SA Health

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As a home care provider, Right at Home Australia provides support and homecare and assistance for people suffering with illness so they can remain at home together with their loved ones through recovery. Our care services fall into several categories of home care for seniors, adults living with a disability and post-operative care including services for those with special care situations caused by complex medical conditions. Right at Home is a 'My Aged Care' government approved, home care provider for levels 1 – 4 and have a comprehensive portfolio of care services that ensure your loved ones get the care they need. If you or someone you love needs care or assistance at home due to changed conditions as a result of Coronavirus (Coronavirus care), we have the capacity, so give us a call. Our number one priority is the safety of our staff and clients, and we follow strict hygiene and safety protocols. 

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Right at Home is a 'My Aged Care' government approved, home care provider for levels 1 – 4 and offers flexible in-home care services such as nursing care, after hospital care, post-operative care, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer's care. Right at Home also offers assistance with daily living and personal care such as grooming, hygiene, transport, shopping, meal prep, domestic services and social support, so your loved one can enjoy a more independent, vibrant life. Our nurses and caregivers are screened, highly trained, and insured prior to entering your home so you can trust us with the caregiving while you focus on your loved one.

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