The full list of Anzac Day services in the South West

Anzac Day services across the South West will go ahead largely without COVID restrictions, although some rules will remain in place in line with the State Government’s Level 1 restrictions.

Services in 2020 were cancelled, prompting heartwarming driveway commemorations across Australia, while the Perth and Peel regions were plunged into a three-day lockdown at 12.01am April 24 in 2021.

This year, the State Government’s easing of Level 2 restrictions means Anzac Day services can be attended in person by everyone in WA.

Under the Level 1 restrictions, which came into effect from 12.01am March 31, most Anzac Day gathering sizes will fit somewhere between the two sets of rules for outdoor gathering sizes.

COVID Event Checklists are required for events with more than 500 but less than 1000 attendees. For larger events with more than 1000 attendees, organisers are required to have COVID Event Plans.

The 2sqm rule applies to both of these types of events.

In a bid to alleviate confusion while ensuring the safety of attendees, Bunbury RSL president John Gelmi said the two Bunbury services will remain as ticketed events.

Attendance will be capped at 3000 people for each service. Mr Gelmi asked attendees to follow COVID-safe protocols, even if it is not mandated.

“I advise people to wear masks for their own safety,” he said.

“And please observe the 2m rule as much as is possible.”

The Bunbury RSL Hall opens at 4.30am for tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits, ahead of the dawn service.

Attendees will assemble at the front of the RSL hall and march to the War Memorial in Anzac Park on Stirling Street for the memorial service at 6am.

The march to the War Memorial for Bunbury’s morning service steps off at 10.30am for the 11am service.

The Brunswick morning service will be held at 7.30 am, the march heading from the Ambulance Hall to the War Memorial for the wreath-laying ceremony and flag raising. The service follows on in the Brunswick Town Hall, followed by a sausage sizzle.

A 6am dawn service will be held at the Peppermint Grove Beach Foreshore, at the end of Peppermint Grove Road.

A morning service will be held in Capel, the attendees to gather at 10.30am from the Post Office on Forrest Road, the March heading to the Capel RSL hall and cenotaph at 10.45am where a commemoration service will be held at 11am, followed by refreshments.

Balingup’s Memorial Service will be held at 10am at the Peace Pergola in Balingup.

The dawn service for Boyup Brook will be held at 5.54am at the Boyup Brook War Memorial, followed by a gunfire breakfast.

The morning service parade will step off from Abel Street at 10.45am for the 11am service, followed by refreshments at 12pm. A 12.45pm service will then be held at the Boyup Brook Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

Busselton’s dawn service begins at 5.45am at the Busselton Memorial in Victoria Square, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Busselton RSL.

The parade for the morning service will step off from the corner of Queen St and Marine Terrace at 9am for the 9.20am service, followed by morning tea at 10am at the RSL.

At 12pm there will be lunch at the Busselton RSL and a two-up game till late.

Collie’s dawn service starts at 6am at the RSL Hall, with a morning service at 11am. Both these events are restricted to RSL members and invited guests only.

A dawn service will be held at the Dardanup War Memorial at 6am. The parade will step off from the Dardanup Tavern for the morning service at 9am, which will be followed by morning tea.

Donnybrook’s dawn service starts at 6am at the Donnybrook War Memorial, and the memorial service will be held at 10am.

Harvey’s dawn service is at 5.55am at the Harvey War Memorial on the corner of Uduc Road and Young Street, followed by a gunfire breakfast in the Town Hall.

The parade will step off from Partons IGA on Uduc Road at 10.15am for the morning service at 10.30am, followed by refreshments in the Town Hall. Wreaths will be laid at both services.

Margaret River’s dawn service starts at 6am at the Memorial Park, followed by a gunfire breakfast at Margaret River District Club on Tunbridge Street.

The parade will step off from Reuter Park at 11.30am for the main service, which will be followed by two up at the Margaret River District Club

Nannup’s dawn service starts at 6am at the Nannup War Memorial, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the RSL Hall for a gold coin donation.

A parade will step off from the Fish & Chips shop at 10.45 for the 11am main service. A community event, including refreshments, will be held at the RSL Hall at 12pm.

The Waroona-Hamel dawn service starts at 6.15am at the Waroona War Memorial, followed by a gunfire breakfast.

The parade steps off from the Waroona Memorial Hall at 10.45am for the 11am Anzac Day service.

Anzac Day activities including light refreshments will be held at the Waroona Bowling Club after the service.