2026 Anzac Day address - Carlo Novak
On 25 April 2026 at the South Arm Memorial Park, a crowd had gathered for the morning service on a mild autumn day.
Following the wreath laying by dignitaries, defence force representatives, veterans and community members, the service began. A young man stepped up to the podium and began the formal address. His name is Carlo Novak and his voice that of a modern day veteran.
What followed had the audience enlightened by his discovery, on leaving the military after nine years, that his toughest tour of duty yet was here - the war within the mind.
Everyone left that day with a deeper insight into veterans experiences and the words "Not everyone who comes home… truly comes home".
Thank you Carlo, for your words and for your service.
Honouring, respecting and remembering
Our vision is to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, support their families, and strengthen the South Arm community through remembrance, respect and mateship.
Our values are to recognise the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and uphold their memory with dignity. We remain committed to supporting veterans, their families, and our wider community and to fostering connection, friendship, and support across all generations to ensure that the stories and sacrifices of the past are not forgotten.