Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a long standing tradition of fighting for Country, and continue to serve with honour among our military forces. They have also worked in ancillary, industry, and other home-front activities, and their communities have been thrust into the front line of theatres of war. The touring exhibition For Country, for Nation highlights these stories and explores themes of remembrance and tradition through family histories, objects, art, and photographs from across Australia, drawing inspiration from cultural traditions and symbols of warrior’s discipline, knowledge, leadership, and skill.

For Country, for Nation is thematic in structure. Within each theme are stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience during wartime and peace.

17 February 2021 to 27 March 2021

Wednesday - Friday10am - 4pm, Saturday10am - 1pm, closed public holidays

Tours, talks and community bookings

Weekly tours

Tour format: Self-guided (with a short introduction and orientation from gallery staff)

Cost: Free

Wednesday mornings, 10.30am to 11.30am from 24 February to 24 March.

Book via eventbrite.

Special bookings

For a specialised tour or large group bookings, or alternative tour dates, contact arts@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Education tours for HASS and History Teachers

Tour format: Self-guided (with a short introduction and orientation from gallery staff)Reflection activities will be available for students while viewing the exhibition.

Cost: Free

For Country, For Nation will be open on Tuesdays exclusively for school bookings in Term 1, 2021.

Pre and post-visit education resources:The Australian War Memorial has a range of resources for teachers to use in the classroom, including case studies, inquiry questions, film and sound and art: Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service | The Australian War Memorial (awm.gov.au)

To register your interest, contact arts@wanneroo.wa.gov.au