Currumbin RSL Sub Branch is pleased to announce details regarding our 2021 ANZAC Day services. Whilst recent government announcements have identified relaxations for this year’s services, Currumbin RSL Sub Branch has considered the health and welfare of our veteran community, the logistical requirements to hosting such a large event at short notice and the likelihood of last minute cancellations and decided to stay with earlier plans to bring the service back to the Club Cenotaph for 2021. This doesn’t mean that it will always be at the club, rather it will be reviewed annually and in 2022 could return to Elephant Rock. For 2021 our priority is veteran and community safety. Please note the Dawn Service, Mid-morning service and luncheon at Currumbin RSL is strictly for Sub Branch members & veterans due to COVID capacity and not for the general public. You will need to register for these.
Currumbin RSL Sub Branch is pleased to announce details regarding our 2021 ANZAC Day services. Whilst recent government announcements have identified relaxations for this year’s services, Currumbin RSL Sub Branch has considered the health and welfare of our veteran community, the logistical requirements to hosting such a large event at short notice and the likelihood of last minute cancellations and decided to stay with earlier plans to bring the service back to the Club Cenotaph for 2021. This doesn’t mean that it will always be at the club, rather it will be reviewed annually and in 2022 could return to Elephant Rock. For 2021 our priority is veteran and community safety. Please note the Dawn Service, Mid-morning service and luncheon at Currumbin RSL is strictly for Sub Branch members & veterans due to COVID capacity and not for the general public. You will need to register for these.
ANZAC Day Activities 25th April 2021
ANZAC Day Activities 25th April 2021
Dawn Service
The Dawn service will be relocated to the Currumbin RSL cenotaph. Due to capacity, Currumbin RSL Sub Branch members still serving personnel and Veterans will have priority to attend our dawn service and mid-morning service at Currumbin RSL. Please note, it is a case of first in, first served due to capacity. For the general public, 7 will be broadcasting the Dawn Service live for your viewing. To register your intention to attend the Dawn Service or Mid Morning Service fill out the form below. Parking is available across the road from the club, and we will be running a buggy service to bring you across.
ANZAC Day Timeline:
Dawn Service:
Registration for Sub Branch members plus one guest, including the March.
3.30am – Ceremonial area is open for arrivals.
4.20am – March assembly
4.40am – Parade commences
5.00am – Dawn Service commences at Currumbin RSL cenotaph.
Gun Fire Breakfast:
Following the dawn service. FREE for veterans.
Mid-Morning Service:
Registration for Sub Branch members plus one guest, including the March.
10.35am – March assembly
10.55am – Parade commences
Cenotaph service will follow.
Upstairs Luncheon
SUB BRANCH MEMBERS, STILL SERVING PERSONNEL & VETERAN’S ONLY):
The upstairs luncheon is now at capacity.
We have introduced a whole week of ANZAC, these are the activities planned:
We have introduced a whole week of ANZAC, these are the activities planned:
- 17th April 2021 Saturday – Poppy Installations and Lighting of Bridges and Buildings
- 18th April 2021 Sunday – We will be hosting a new event the ‘Walk of Remembrance’ for those veterans who have returned and have been overwhelmed by the battle within.
- 19th to 23rd April 2021 – Schools will be welcomed to attend Currumbin RSL to view the memorabilia, cenotaph and meet veterans.
- 22nd April 2021 – We will be hosting the Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce breakfast and will be showcasing Veteran Business and Employment.
- 25th April 2021 – ANZAC DAY – The Dawn service will be relocated to the Currumbin RSL cenotaph, with the Burial at Sea to proceed as normal down at Elephant Rock with the help of Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Club. Due to capacity, Currumbin RSL Sub Branch members and Veterans will have priority to attend our dawn service and mid-morning service at Currumbin RSL. For the general public, we will be either broadcasting or live streaming the Dawn Service for your viewing. To register your intention to attend the Dawn Service, Mid Morning Service and Luncheon please fill out the form via the button below.
- 17th April 2021 Saturday – Poppy Installations and Lighting of Bridges and Buildings
- 18th April 2021 Sunday – We will be hosting a new event the ‘Walk of Remembrance’ for those veterans who have returned and have been overwhelmed by the battle within.
- 19th to 23rd April 2021 – Schools will be welcomed to attend Currumbin RSL to view the memorabilia, cenotaph and meet veterans.
- 22nd April 2021 – We will be hosting the Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce breakfast and will be showcasing Veteran Business and Employment.
- 25th April 2021 – ANZAC DAY – The Dawn service will be relocated to the Currumbin RSL cenotaph, with the Burial at Sea to proceed as normal down at Elephant Rock with the help of Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Club. Due to capacity, Currumbin RSL Sub Branch members and Veterans will have priority to attend our dawn service and mid-morning service at Currumbin RSL. For the general public, we will be either broadcasting or live streaming the Dawn Service for your viewing.
Poppy Installations and Lighting of Bridges and Buildings
17th April 2021 Saturday – 26th April 2021
Wow is an understatement of both how many poppies were hand made by the community and also the final installations!
As part of our installations we have:
– Elephant Rock: White poppies, ‘peace’ at the top of the rock and lighting the rock red every night.
– Dune Cafe (at Palm beach Parklands): Purple poppies with the words honour.
– Currumbin RSL: Red Poppy Installation at entry, plus whole front of club is lit up red.
These are a must to see in person at day or night.They will be up until ANZAC Day.
Lest We Forget
Project support by Major Events Gold Coast and Australia’s Gold Coast.
Walk 4 remembrance
Walk 4 remembrance
WALK 4 REMEMBRANCE – Supported by Currumbin RSL.
Wow, what a morning for our inaugural Walk For Remembrance on Sunday 18th of April, dedicated to all those who served our nation and were overwhelmed by the battle within. The weather was amazing and so was everyone involved. Over 230 participants in red walked from Gilltrap Park to Currumbin RSL cenotaph to help raise awareness and show support. A beautiful unveiling of the Cor Infinitus plaque was had following the walk.
Club Operations For The General Public
Club Operations For The General Public
The club will open to the general public from 12pm. Please ensure you are a Currumbin RSL member for easy entry on the day. We are still operating under a covid safe plan, therefore the safety of all patrons is our priority. This also means we are only allowed in a certain number of patrons throughout the whole club and unfortunately if we are at capacity we won’t be allowed to let anymore patrons in. ANZAC Day for the general public timeline below:
- 12pm – Club opens
- 1pm – Two Up Begins
- 5pm – Club ANZAC Day Activities End