Wall of Remembrance submission

The Wall of Remembrance is a community-led tribute, and an evolving commemoration to Australians who have served in the ADF.

Reflection
Reflection type
Upload your photo or video here
Media type
One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
One file only.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: avi, mov, mp4, ogg, wav, webm.

To assist you with your submission, please read the ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ listed below.

Do’s

  • Limit your video to approximately 30 seconds.
  • Introduce yourself (first name only) and where you are from (city/town/community).
  • Be yourself and speak from the heart. Authenticity and personal reflections are more important than polished presentation.
  • Be respectful and focus on remembrance.
  • Please ensure you have consent from a parent or guardian before submitting photos of children.
  • Hold the camera steady. You can record your video in selfie-style or ask someone to film.
  • Record your video in a well-lit environment.
  • Please record your video in ‘portrait’ style.
  • Dress in respectful attire and take consideration of the background for the video.
  • Easily upload your video or photo straight from your device to the submission form.

Don’ts

  • Please do not include music/audio in the background, or offensive/discriminatory language in your submission.
  • Please do not discuss politics or personal promotion in your submission.
  • Please do not advertise or promote any organisation and limit the use of company logos or promotional products. The reflection should be personal to you.
  • Please do not submit images of children that could compromise their privacy or safety.

Questions to ask yourself for your reflection (we suggest you focus on one question)

  • What does Remembrance Day mean to you personally or within your family/community?
  • Is there a story, memory, or tradition that you would like to share that helps you honour those who served?
  • What values or lessons do you think we can carry forward today from the service and sacrifice of past generations?
  • How do you or your community choose to remember and pay respect on days of commemoration?
  • What message would you like to pass on to younger Australians about why remembrance matters?

All submissions will be reviewed by DVA prior to publication. Sending through a submission does not guarantee approval.

Non-compliance with our ‘Permission to Use Material’ will automatically void any submission.

DVA reserves the right to reject any submission.

If approved, posts will appear on the Wall of Remembrance. DVA may choose to re-post select reflection on its social media channels.

Permission to Use Material

Permission to Use Material

I or my legal representative (a term that could include a guardian or a person exercising my power of attorney)

  • acknowledge that I have been given and have read this form;
  • acknowledge that I am over 18 years of age (for children under 18 years a parent or guidance must sign);
  • acknowledge that the Commonwealth of Australia (‘Commonwealth’) represented by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (‘Department’) and/or its respected Minister may use the text, letters, stories, photographs, recordings, branding logos or marks, names of all persons and any other material (collectively, referred to as ‘Material’) submitted to the Department with this form for the purpose of promoting and acknowledging experiences and stories of the veteran community, and/or promoting the Commonwealth’s work (‘Permitted Purpose’);
  • grant the Commonwealth a worldwide, royalty free, subliceable, non-exclusive, revocable licence (‘Licence’) to copy, modify, reproduce, adapt, display, publish and distribute the Material (‘Use’), in whole or in part, in all media and formats for the Permitted Purpose;
  • acknowledge that the Permitted Purpose may include displaying or publishing the Material on the Department’s website, social media, presentations, posters and newsletters;
  • waive and agree to not assert any right or authority to forbid the Commonwealth from making technical modifications necessary to Use the Material;
  • acknowledge that the Commonwealth may attribute the author or creator of the Material;
  • waive and agree to not assert any right or authority to require the Commonwealth to attribute the author or creator;
  • understand that once the Material is published, the Commonwealth has no control over subsequent use and disclosure of the Material;
  • understand that the Commonwealth does not guarantee that the Material submitted will be Used;
  • warrant that I have submitted the Material in accordance with the Department’s guidelines for submitting the Material;
  • warrant that I have the consent of persons appearing in the Material for the Commonwealth to Use their personal information for the Permitted Purpose;
  • warrant that I have the consent of owners of branding logos or marks appearing in the Material for the Commonwealth to Use their branding logos or marks for the Permitted Purpose;
  • understand that I and any person and organisation appearing in the Material will receive no payment or compensation from the Commonwealth for the Use of the Material; and
  • will contact the Department immediately if I wish to revoke the Licence.