FAQs
Why don't I know about these conflicts?
It was heavily suppressed at the time. Additionally, they were not called a 'war' (due to insurance purposes) which hasn't elevated them to the general public knowledge. See Why was it a Secret War?
Are there any other FESR memorials?
Several! There are plaques, memorials, and Honour Rolls around Australia that commemorate the FESR, units, ships, etc. that served. Search in the databases below. If you know of any, please add them to the database to increase our coverage.
Why then are you fundraising for this one?
This is a memorial of national importance at the Australian War Memorial to stand alongside the other memorials to significant conflicts. It is time to honour the contribution to the FESR and hopefully start a conversation that leads to education.
Why isn't the memorial going to be on ANZAC Parade?
That's a very challenging amount of money to raise. While we would love to have the memorial there, we've set ourselves an achievable goal for a memorial on the AWM grounds instead.
How much money do you need?
$60,000 to get past the first hurdle, then however much the memorial will cost, then more for the dedication ceremony. In short, a lot.
The tax receipt process seems a bit convoluted. Why?
We are leveraging from the Australian War Memorial's donation process to conserve operating costs, quarantine funds, etc. See Fundraising Governance. Our committee volunteers are diligent and will issue you with your receipt. Just make sure you fill in the form on the Donate page.
Can I donate via PayPal?
No, but you can use Credit Card through My Cause.
Can I set up a fundraiser of my own to help?
Absolutely. We ask that you are mindful of the gravitas of a war memorial and that your fundraiser is in keeping with this tone. See our Host a Fundraiser pack to assist.
It was heavily suppressed at the time. Additionally, they were not called a 'war' (due to insurance purposes) which hasn't elevated them to the general public knowledge. See Why was it a Secret War?
Are there any other FESR memorials?
Several! There are plaques, memorials, and Honour Rolls around Australia that commemorate the FESR, units, ships, etc. that served. Search in the databases below. If you know of any, please add them to the database to increase our coverage.
Why then are you fundraising for this one?
This is a memorial of national importance at the Australian War Memorial to stand alongside the other memorials to significant conflicts. It is time to honour the contribution to the FESR and hopefully start a conversation that leads to education.
Why isn't the memorial going to be on ANZAC Parade?
That's a very challenging amount of money to raise. While we would love to have the memorial there, we've set ourselves an achievable goal for a memorial on the AWM grounds instead.
How much money do you need?
$60,000 to get past the first hurdle, then however much the memorial will cost, then more for the dedication ceremony. In short, a lot.
The tax receipt process seems a bit convoluted. Why?
We are leveraging from the Australian War Memorial's donation process to conserve operating costs, quarantine funds, etc. See Fundraising Governance. Our committee volunteers are diligent and will issue you with your receipt. Just make sure you fill in the form on the Donate page.
Can I donate via PayPal?
No, but you can use Credit Card through My Cause.
Can I set up a fundraiser of my own to help?
Absolutely. We ask that you are mindful of the gravitas of a war memorial and that your fundraiser is in keeping with this tone. See our Host a Fundraiser pack to assist.