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Explore online resources for teaching commemoration and wartime history and professional development opportunities.

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Learning at Anzac Square

Welcome to Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries' learning hub.

We are committed to honoring the brave individuals who served our country by sharing knowledge and stories. Supporting schools in teaching wartime history, we offer free teaching resources, customisable live-streamed workshops, online quizzes, and on-site tours for an engaging learning experience. Delve into collection items, research guides, and professional development sessions.

Explore, learn, and enrich your lesson plans with the poignant stories at Anzac Square.

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Live at the library

Book a live-streamed workshop with skilled educators, aligned with the history curriculum and tailored to specific year levels.

A black and white photo of members of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli

Anzac Day Schools’ Awards

This national competition recognises the work of students, teachers and schools who engage with veterans and honour Australia's wartime history. The theme of this year’s Awards is Remembering Gallipoli: 110 years.

Teaching resources

State Library of Queensland's Curriculum Connect provides free, curriculum-aligned resources to support your experience at the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries and enrich your history lessons.

Women with visiting American sailors

Americans Come to QLD

In this resource, students use primary sources to explore how the arrival of American troops influenced Australia.

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Born of War

Born of war

Students assess photo evidence to gauge the World War I's impact on children in this resource.

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Photographic print of two servicemen stending outside a church with their wives, a bridesmaid and minister.

Enlisting in WWI: A First Nations perspective

Discover the reasons for enlistment, the barriers faced by First Nations peoples, and discover the stories of individual soldiers.

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Internment During WWII

Internment in WWII

Students analyse pre-war life and the treatment of German and Italian heritage people and wartime propaganda.

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Old photograph of WWI recruits on a parade float in Brisbane with a sign that says "Willing To Go".

Resistance to Conscription (WWI)

Explore the resistance to the Australian conscription plebiscites in 1916 and 1917 through learning activities.

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Second Vietnam moratorium protest march in Brisbane, Queensland, 1970

Vietnam War: From moratoriums to migration

Examine how the Vietnam War influenced migration to Australia through engaging activities.

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Soldier in a field of poppies, generated by Midjourney V6.0

Chat with Charlie, the Virtual Veteran

Meet the AI-generated soldier bringing WWI history to life.

Professional development for teachers

Discover dynamic workshops led by experts, offering historical insights, teaching strategies, and valuable resources aligned with the curriculum.

Black and white photo of two military soldiers dressed in uniform smiling with their arms around each other.

American soldiers in Queensland during World War II

Learn how the arrival of American soldiers changed Queensland's social landscape and explore the 1942 'Battle of Brisbane.'

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Black and white photograph of a mean wearing a flight helmet in a plane.

Anzac Square teacher treasures

An overview of the collection and stories that can be uncovered inside Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries.

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Childhood at War: Victory in the Pacific

Discover how World War II shaped childhood and influenced Queensland's views on war and identity.

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Close up photograph of Lorraine Hatton smiling and wearing a bucket hat.

First Nations participation in war with Lorraine Hatton, OAM

Hear from of one of Australia’s most highly regarded and respected Indigenous Elders, Lorraine Hatton OAM.

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Black and white photograph of two men cutting large slabs of wood outside.

The Interment of people during World War I and World War II

This recording examines the life and treatment of German and Italian Australians during the World Wars.

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Second Vietnam moratorium protest march in Brisbane, Queensland, 1970

Queensland perspectives and the Vietnam War

Explore Australia's war involvement, anti-war movement, veteran experiences, and the experiences of Vietnamese refugees.

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Excursion guides

Discover guides for self-directed research at Anzac Square. Book your school tour of Anzac Square & Memorials Galleries today.

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World War I Memorial Crypt

Find activities and learn how to get the most out of your visit to World War I Memorial Crypt.

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World War II Gallery

Discover learning activities and notes for visiting the World War II Gallery.

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Book a free school tour

Our knowledgeable guides bring history to life as they lead your students through the interactive exhibition.

Student research guides

Download research guides on wartime history with tips to help students find primary and secondary sources for their assessments.

World War I

History | Year 9

PDF · 1 MB

World War II

History | Year 10

PDF · 1 MB

Germany (1914–1945)

Modern History | Year 11 & 12

PDF · 1 MB

Student writing in notebook. Another student and a textured brick wall are in the background.

Test your knowledge

Take the challenge and test your knowledge with our quizzes, designed to challenge and educate both history enthusiasts and learners alike.

State Library collections

Old photograph of pride and groom looking at each other. A wedding cake is in front of them.

Australian War Widows digital stories and oral histories

Listen to Jenny Gregory and Jean Hoffman discuss the impact of their husbands' active service on their families.

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Black and while photograph of soldiers smiling as they walk down the street. One of the men is carrying his child on his shoulders. The child is holding some Australian flags.

Childhood at war digital story

Ronald Rees and John Carr reminisce on Victory in the Pacific Day, recalling World War II in Southport and the Gold Coast.

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Old photogrph of a military nurse in uniform.

Constance Mabel Keys collection

Explore photos, letters, and diaries from Constance Mabel Keys' service as a nurse in Egypt, England, and the Western Front.

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Old black and white photograph of soldiers saluting pasted onto black card.

John Thomas Castles World War II photograph album

Uncover World War II in Queensland through 460 photos that chronicle 2nd Lt. John T. Castles' wartime service.

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Old portrait of a soldier in uniform.

Maurice George Delpratt digital story and oral histories

Hear about Maurice George Delpratt's Gallipoli service in the 5th Light Horse and capture by the Turks.

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Old photograph of soldier wearing coat and military hat.

Sir T. William Glasgow and Lady Glasgow papers

Discover World War I memorabilia, including letters, photos, and maps from Gallipoli and the Western Front.

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