Honouring Service and Sacrifice: Introducing Victoria’s “Anzac Spirit” Buses Across the State

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As ANZAC Day approaches, we are proud to introduce a series of special commemorative “Anzac Spirit” buses that pay tribute to Australians who currently serve and to all who have served in the Australian Defence Forces.

This initiative builds on the success of our sister company, CDC NSW, which launched its first ANZAC commemorative bus on the Central Coast last year. The community response was overwhelmingly positive, and the program has now been extended across Australia.

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Three “Anzac Spirit” Buses for Victoria

This year we have introduced three “Anzac Spirit” buses that will be travelling across Victoria. Each bus features a custom wrap design that includes silhouettes of Australian service members, fields of poppies, the rising Australian sun and the words “Lest We Forget” displayed with respect and prominence. These designs serve as a moving reminder of the courage, sacrifice and resilience that define the ANZAC legacy.

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  • Ballarat depot will operate one of these buses. Ballarat is home to several major ANZAC Day ceremonies in Ballarat Central, Buninyong, Creswick and Sebastopol, and our services move through these communities every day.
  • Oakleigh depot will operate one bus on a route that connects directly with the Shrine of Remembrance, giving passengers and the public the opportunity to see the commemorative design as it travels through Melbourne.
  • Airport West depot will operate one bus that will support the free ANZAC Day shuttle service to the Shrine of Remembrance, helping thousands of Victorians attend the dawn service and other commemorative events.

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CDC Victoria Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Wilson, said “ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australians. These buses are a visible reminder of the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the Australian Defence Forces, past and present. By placing these designs on buses that travel through our communities every day, we hope to honour their contribution and help keep their stories alive.”

These commemorative buses reflect our ongoing commitment to remembrance and to supporting the communities we proudly serve.

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CDC Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their culture and to Elders past and present.