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Memorial Boxes

Memorial Box 1 - Australians in the First World WarMemorial Boxes from The Australian War Memorial

Put your hands on history with these engaging learning resources for any age. The Australian War Memorial memorial boxes are filled with real and replica uniforms, equipment, artifacts and more. They're supported by a range of case studies and activities which are available at www.awm.gov.au/learn/memorial-boxes.

Memorial boxes can be used to invigorate classroom lessons, inspire historical investigation, and add meaning to commemorative activities. They can also be adapted for use as a therapeutic tool in an aged care facility or as an interactive display in a community museum.
 
The Memorial Box program is curriculum aligned and can be used in a wide variety of ways including:
 
  • invigorating classroom lessons
  • inspiring historical investigation
  • adding meaning to commemorative activities
  • as an interactive display in a community museum
  • as a therapeutic tool in an aged-care facility
 
 

The Boxes

Box 1Memorial Box 1 - Australia in the First World War
This box is filled with real and replica uniforms, equipment and artifacts from the First World War. It includes objects that explore the Anzac experience, as well as the contribution of Australian sailors, airmen, nurses, and those at home during a defining period in our nation's history.

 
 
Box 2Memorial Box 2 - Australia in Wartime and Peacekeeping Operations since 1946
This memorial box includes real and replica items relating to Australian experiences in wartime and peacekeeping since the end of the Second World War. Through objects, images, and online resources, students can explore Australia’s involvement in places such as Korea, Vietnam, East Timor, Bougainville, and Afghanistan.

 
 
Box 4Memorial Box 4 - Australia in the Second World War
This memorial box explores the Australian experience of the Second World War—the war that seemed to affect every aspect of life as Australia itself came under attack. Almost a million Australians served, at home and abroad—on land, at sea, or in the air. Their stories come to life as you unpack the real and replica Second World War items in this box.
 


How to book

Fill this form with your booking request details and we'll be in touch with you to confirm your booking. We'll also send you the Memorial Box Loan Agreement and ask you to complete, sign, and return.

If you'd like more information about the memorial boxes please visit www.awm.gov.au/learn/memorial-boxes.

If you have further questions about booking the boxes, please contact our Community Engagement team on 02 6625 5100 or email communityengagement@rtrl.nsw.gov.au.

The boxes are able to be collected and returned to any of our library branches at no cost, or you can arrange collection and drop off via courier at your own expense.
 
!! Risk assessment !!
Be sure to read the brief Memorial Box Risk Assessment (www.awm.gov.au/learn/memorial-boxes/risk-assessment) and tick 'yes' in the final question (15).

 


 


Links to the Australian Curriculum

The Memorial Box program has been designed to align with the History learning area of the Australian Curriculum. Find out more about curriculum relevance.
 

Risk assessment

Final reminder to be sure you've read the Memorial Box Risk Assessment before borrowing or using one of the boxes.
 

Online resources

Online case studies and activities have been developed for each memorial box. Additional classroom resources, such as A Very Special Day, are also available.

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