Victorian students have a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Anzac spirit through the Spirit of the Anzac Prize.

Shadow Minister for Veterans and State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging students in Years nine to 12 to consider applying for this opportunity, which will see twelve students selected statewide to undergo a fully funded study tour to sites of wartime significance in Gallipoli, Türkiye.

“It is a program that has had support of both sides of politics for over 20 years,” Mr Bull said.

“This tour is more than just a history lesson. It’s an opportunity for young Victorians to walk in the footsteps of those who served, to gain a deeper appreciation of their courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.”

Over 11 days, students will visit key battlegrounds and memorials, commemorating those who made the ultimate sacrifice while exploring Australia’s military and peacekeeping history.

As part of the selection process, students will share their reflections on military history, personal connections, and the significance of the Anzac legacy in today’s world.

“I am always inspired by the passion young people have for learning about our military history. It is vital that future generations understand that the freedoms we enjoy today were hard-won by those courageous men and women who served before us,” Mr Bull said.

Applications open on 28 April 2025 and for more information, please see this website www.vic.gov.au/premiers-spirit-anzac-prize.

Victorian Shadow Minister for Veterans and local MP, Tim Bull, pictured at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, where 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops landed in 1915. Selected students will have the opportunity to visit this historic site and other sacred ANZAC memorials as part of the Spirit of the Anzac Prize study tour.

Monday, 28 April 2025