The national organisation has come together to support a grassroots movement encouraging all Australians to stand at the end of their driveways or on their balconies for a moment of reflection at 6 am on April 25.
With traditional Anzac Day services and events cancelled across the nation because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, RSL state and territory branches are urging Australians to show their #ANZACspirit by safely participating in a private dawn service in their driveway.
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RSL national president Greg Melick said the idea to unite a country in intimate reflection conducted on a mass scale came from RSL members and the public, and was driven by a groundswell of community support and social media momentum.
Mr Melick said all RSL state and territory branches were proud to support and encourage Australians to honour the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of the Anzacs, and all who had served since, by coming together in spirit.
“The history of the Anzacs is integral to the history of Australia; the legend of our Diggers is one of our nation's enduring legacies,” Mr Melick said.
“Australians had always been able to call on their Anzac spirit in times of crisis and trouble.
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“Right now, the qualities evoked by our Anzac spirit - ingenuity, endurance, courage and mateship - become more important than ever.
“This Anzac Day, we have a unique opportunity to light up the dawn with our ANZAC spirit, and show our service people, past and present, that we will always remember what they have done for this nation.”
The RSL encourages Australians to unite digitally and show their support on social media with the hashtags #ANZACspirit and #lightupthedawn
● More information about Anzac Day and how to show your #ANZACspirit, including where to listen or watch the commemoration broadcast at 6 am, will be available at this link before April 25.
