You are cordially invited to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the Australian Honours and Awards System and the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the Australian Bravery Association at the 2025 ABA National Conference.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2025
7.00pm - 11.00pm. ANNUAL BLACK-TIE DINNER - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ABA and 50th Anniversary of the Australian Honours and Awards System
The Marion
Located in: National Capital Exhibition, Canberra
Address: Act Parks Depot, Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT 2600
Have a glass of bubbles on the Terrace and take in the view before dinner, then enjoy a sumptuous 3 Course alternate drop dinner, accompanied by bubbles, red or white wine, beer, and soft drinks. With tea and coffee to follow. The RMC Band will play throughout the night for your pleasure.
Cost: $120.00.
Dress: Black Tie/Mess Dress/Lounge Suit for gents, Evening Wear for ladies.
Miniature Medals to be worn.
Entry to the venue is not possible before 6:45pm.
SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2025
10.30am - 1pm. AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION AGM & LUNCH
Canberra Services Club
Address: 51 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600
Note: Please arrive and register by 10.15am. Members wanting to vote are asked to register with the National Secretary 15mins prior to the commencement of the AGM.
The AGM will be a combination of face-to-face and ZOOM to allow members to join in from around the country.
6.00 for 9.00pm. RECEPTION AT THGE HOME OF THE ABA
Royal Australian Mint
Address: Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600
Canapés and drinks will be served. Come and see the new renovations.
Cost: $35.00.
Dress: Smart casual
Miniature medals to be worn.
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025
10am-12am. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Australian Bravery Garden
Address: Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600.
Please arrive by 9:30am for security clearance.
Dress Code: Men: Suit or Jacket and Tie
Ladies: Day Wear
Full-size medals to be worn.
12.30pm-3.00pm. FAREWELL LUNCH
The Jetty
Address: East Kiosk, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
Parking is available along Queen Elizabeth Terrace or in Parkes Place West car park. This is right alongside Questacon and is only a short walk down. Please be aware if anyone has any mobility issues, being dropped off out the front of the venue would be preferable.
Come for lunch and a farewell drink, and get new friends’ contact details saved to your phone.
3.00pm. DISPERSAL
The bus will depart at 3.10pm from The Jetty.
QUERIES, REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please direct queries, and email or post registration forms, to:
Melanie Warburton
ABA National Membership Secretary
Email: melanie.warburton@outlook.com
Address: 16 Embling Street, Wanniassa ACT 2903
Mobile: 0437 042 099