Eastern Districts play at Anzac Parade 18 April 2026
Aintree’s first community-led ANZAC Day service on the 19th of April 2026 brought residents together in a powerful show of unity and respect ahead of this Saturday.
For the first time, the service was led by the residents themselves, reflecting the strength, diversity, and shared respect within the community. It’s great to see local leaders in action taking over these events, as Woodlea passes these important aspects of our community into their care.
The quiet service served as a powerful moment of reflection, bringing together people from many cultural backgrounds, including local RSL representatives, members of the Scottish Network of Australia, local residents from our Community Builders initiative, and young voices from Aintree Children’s Academy and Aintree Scout Group. It set the tone for ANZAC Day, honouring those who served while highlighting the growing role of community in carrying these traditions forward.
As Stephen Cook, local resident and past President of Melton RSL shared, “The community came together as one to remember those who died and those who returned home, some broken beyond repair … I see the youth as those that will continue our story, and I think we’re in good hands.”
At its heart, ANZAC Day is about remembrance, sacrifice, and appreciating those who served. This service reflected those values in a deeply meaningful way, shaped by the people who now call this community home.
Lest we forget.
Find out more about this meaningful service via the link below.
A big thank you to all those involved: Caroline Springs RSL Sub Branch, The Melton RSL Sub Branch, City of Melton, PaulineWoodlea, @Simarjeet Singh, Scottish Network of Australia, Cr Lara Carli – City of Melton – Sugar Gum Ward, RSL Victoria, Aintree Scout Group, the Aintree Children’s Academy, and AB Bhatia (photographer).
