Anzac Centenary Advisory Board
Terms of Reference
Anzac Centenary Advisory Board
The Anzac Centenary Advisory Board (‘the Board’) will provide strategic advice and recommendations on the planning and implementation of Anzac Centenary events and initiatives to the Minister. The Board will work with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Anzac Centenary Interdepartmental Working Party and Taskforce to oversee the development of an encompassing, accessible and appropriate program of commemorative events and activities over the centenary period 2014-2018, including the recommendation and development of specific initiatives and programs delivered as part of centenary commemorations as agreed by the Minister and Government. In doing so the Board will:
- Identify and propose to the Minister potential sponsors, partnerships and philanthropic stakeholders and engage with them as required.
- Examine current and potential education activity and propose a program of engaging and innovative education opportunities for the Anzac Centenary program, including but not limited to interpretive/educational materials.
- Develop a consultation program with the Australian community on the state and local level about planning, programming and to identify potential collaborators and stakeholders for the centenary commemorations.
- Propose a broad and accessible program at the national level of domestic commemorative events and activities that will engage Australians and provide opportunities to mark the significance of the Anzac Centenary.
- Develop an engagement and communication strategy with all levels of the Australian community and assist in delivering that strategy.
- Develop and participate in a visits program to promote and engage Australians in the centenary, including public speaking, media engagements, fundraising and outreach activities.
- Liaise with identified stakeholders in other countries with whom collaborative partnerships may be entered into or where Australian contribution towards identified activities may assist in the development and delivery of an international commemorative program for the centenary
- Develop and propose to the Minister any legacy initiatives including advice on feasibility, appropriateness and inclusiveness.
- Advise on, and maintain an awareness of current and emerging risks associated with, the proposed initiatives within or for the Anzac Centenary program as a whole.
- The Board will be informed by a range of advisory and stakeholder groups. These groups will provide critical information and advice on key initiatives to the Board on centenary proposals. Members of the Board will chair working groups according to their background, expertise and links to key stakeholders.
- The implementation of the Centenary program proposed by the Board and as agreed by Government will be the responsibility of the Anzac Centenary Section within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Interdepartmental Anzac Centenary Taskforce and associated working groups, as well as identified communities, groups, associations and individuals within the broader Australian community.