ANZAC Day Services
SATURDAY 25TH APRIL, 2026
This year, we continue to commemorate all those who have served in the defence of our nation.
DAWN SERVICE
6.00AM at Frankston War Memorial in Beauty Park (between the ends of Baxter Avenue and Spring Street)
GUNFIRE BREAKFAST
7AM On completion of the Dawn Service – The Sausage Sizzle will be provided by local Rotary Clubs and served at various points around the War Memorial.
Gold Coin Donation.
COMMEMORATIVE MARCH
Due to the opening of the Frankston University Hospital, the march will commence in High Street this year.
10.00AM fall in the car park behind the football ground, Grandstand in High Street, Frankston.
10.45AM Step off and proceed down High Street and to the War Memorial, saluting the Flame of Remembrance as you pass.
COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE & WREATH LAYING
11.00AM – On completion of the march at the Frankston War Memorial in Beauty Park
3.20PM
Essendon Vs Collingwood Live game on the big screen in Huey’s Sports Bar
ANZAC DAY 2025
On ANZAC Day, a march at dawn and a Commemorative Service was held in Frankston and Mornington. The Mornington services were run by the ex-committee of Mornington RSL Sub -Branch, and we thank them for their input.
Frankston’s Dawn Service was the largest since 2015 and the Gallipoli Centenary, with an estimated 7,500 in attendance. The weather held off, even though there was lightning over the bay and the rain skirted around Frankston to produce a couple of drops as the Dawn Service concluded, and before the march at 1045am commenced.
Captain Natasha Williams RAN, on behalf of the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AM RAN was the guest speaker at the Student, Dawn and Commemorative Services and she tailored her speeches to suit each event. The opening address at the Dawn service was given by Mr. Paul Edbrooke MP, Local Member for Frankston and the Mayor of Frankston Mr. Kris Bolam JP opened the Commemorative Service.
All three services were ably supported by our Chaplain, Graeme Watkinson CSM.
While the RSL is Apolitical, we had in attendance Jodie Belyea MP, Federal Member for Dunkley, Mr. Paul Edbrooke MP, Local Member for Frankston, Senator Jane Hume, Liberal Senator for Victoria, Mr. Nathan Conroy, representing Annemarie Herman MP, Upper House Member for Southeast Metropolitan and Acting Superintendent Melissa Rogers, Victoria Police.
On Thursday 24th April, seven schools laid a wreath at the Memorial and on ANZAC Day a further 30+ wreaths were laid in memory of the fallen.
The 28 services in Mornington and Frankston were represented by 12 committee members and volunteers, and seven different buglers performed the Last Post and Rouse at five sporting events and three services at the War Memorial.
Lunch at the Frankston RSL after the Commemoration Service was appreciated by all and veterans, who were presented with a letter written by students from John Paul College to thank them for their service.
Finally, these services could not run so smoothly without the support of the Event Manager, Lisa McGregor, from Scarlet Mac Events, Committee Members, Management and Staff of the Frankston RSL Sub-Branch, Wellbeing Coordinator (Stellar), Frankston City Council, and our own volunteers.
LEST WE FORGET
View Here - 2026 Commemorative Services, 6AM and 11AM
View a recording of the 2026 6AM and 11AM Commemorative Services
Anzac Day Commemorative Services 2026
We thank Steve Brown for the images, who graciously gives up his time every year to capture the essence of the day and gifts the photos to Frankston RSL.
Images by Steve Brown Photography: @steveb3199 M: 0417 822 288
