Quoting from P. S. News. Edition Number 565. Updated Tuesday 22 August 2017. http://www.psnews.com.au/aps/565/news/war-history-website-gets-shot-in-the-arm?utm_source=aps565&utm_medium=email&utm_content=news1&utm_campaign=newsletter_aps
War history website gets shot in the arm
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated and renovated its popular Anzac Portal website, which promotes awareness of Australia’s wartime history.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan said the Portal contained information and educational resources spanning campaigns from World War I to contemporary military and peacekeeping operations, and included 30 interviews with Vietnam veterans and family members.
“The Anzac Portal is part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in defence of our nation,” Mr Tehan said.
Anzac resource renovated
“The website is a free, dedicated resource that all Australians can use to gain a better understanding of our wartime history through an extensive range of educational resources.”
He said the DVA had developed the portal with teachers and students in mind and it was aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
“It is constantly being updated, with personal interviews with veterans complemented by images from the Australian War Memorial’s collection and personal collections,” Mr Tehan said.
“Eight Departmental commemorative websites have been consolidated into the single Anzac Portal to provide a single, central location for information on Australian war history.”
The Minister said the Portal also contained resources for anyone planning events during the Anzac Centenary, including posters and wartime snapshots, veterans’ stories and publications relevant to various commemorations.
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