Planning is under way for the 2025 Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, with the theme for next year’s event unveiled by the volunteer organising committee.
The theme for the 2025 event will be ‘The Unseen Wounds of Conflict’, exploring the many impacts that war has on those who serve, from the physical injuries to the mental effects and the wider repercussions for families.
President of the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Committee, Leona Latcham, said the impacts and sacrifices of service were not always obvious.
“Physical scars can be just a small part of what service people manage after their service period. The impacts can run far deeper and for many years after the time of service, often for life,” Leona said.
“We want to acknowledge what serving one’s country really entails and also celebrate the Australian strength of spirit that shines through as we explore stories of local service people.”
The Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service organising committee also farewelled a key member of the team, as Jamie Byron stepped down from his position on the committee.
Leona thanked Jamie for his many years of volunteer work helping to bring the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service to life for the local community.
“We thank Jamie for his long-term involvement in the organising committee over two separate terms, during which he was instrumental in the planning of the event.”
To make a donation to the 2025 Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, visit www.mtmacedondawnservice.org and click on the Donate button.
To keep up-to-date with the 2025 event, visit the website or follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountMacedonAnzacDayDawnService.
MMADDS thanks its sponsors including the Victorian Government through Victorian Veterans Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Bendigo Community Bank Gisborne and Region, Public Transport Victoria, Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism and KGMG Creative.
