School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier
Thursday 9 July from 8:30am to 10:30am Thursday 9 July from 2pm to 4pm Friday 10 July from 8:30am to 10:30am Friday 10 July from 2pm to 4pm
Have you ever been curious about how a soldier lives in the field, or wondered what they eat or how they sleep?
Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for a hands-on experience of a day in the life of a soldier.
Touch and wear real military equipment and uniforms with our sensory trolley and have a close-up look at a special tent soldiers use to keep themselves warm and dry at night, set up inside our auditorium.
The Anzac Memorial team are excited to share their knowledge and guide you through all these interesting objects and what they are used for.
This hands-on experience will be held on Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July, with two sessions per day including a neuroinclusive session each day. Drop in at any time during your allotted session.
Sessions:
Thursday 9 July – 8:30am to 10:30am
Thursday 9 July – 2pm to 4pm (neuroinclusive session)
Friday 10 July– 8:30am to 10:30am (neuroinclusive session)
Friday 10 July – 2pm to 4pm
This program is ideal for children aged 5+. Tickets are $5 per child, and accompanying adults are free. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A complimentary copy of the Anzac Memorial Family Discovery Trail will be provided to each ticket holder.
The activity will be held on our Lower Ground Level. Entry is via Liverpool Street.
Bookings are essential.
Neuroinclusive sessions
The Anzac Memorial will be running autism and sensory-friendly sessions in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. These sessions will commence prior to the memorial opening to the public so that there are limited visitors.
Lighting and sound will be adjusted for a low sensory experience, with the first PA announcement occurring at 10:45am. Staff running the session have been trained in autism awareness and disability.
You can drop in and participate in the activities in your own time and do what works for you.
A quiet space will be available for anyone who would like to use it.