About the Shrine

The Shrine of Remembrance was founded in 1934 as the National War Memorial of Victoria. Our purpose, vision, mission and people are at the heart of everything we do.

Our enduring purpose is to be a memorial to honour the service and sacrifice of Victorians and Australians in war, peacemaking and peacekeeping and as a site of national, State and cultural significance.

We do this by:

• engaging more than one million people annually as visitors and participants in our commemorative and education programs
• conducting more than 200 commemorative ceremonies each year, including major Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services
• developing and delivering high quality education and learning programs to students and communities across Victoria

Vision, mission and values

Our vision

To be the most special place at which to reflect on the way of life we value, defended by the service of so many.

Our mission

We will memorialise those who have served in war, peacemaking and peacekeeping, engaging through education and storytelling. We will be acknowledged for our leadership and cultural significance.

Our values

Our decision-making and actions will adopt and give substance to our values.

• Respect
  For people and their stories
• Inclusion
  Providing a welcoming place for all
• Integrity
  In our actions and relationships
• Loyalty
  To our purpose
• Service
  To community