Honouring all who served on Remembrance Day 2025

As we approach Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 11 November, we take time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. At 11:00 AM, we invite everyone to observe a minute of silence to honour the lives lost and the enduring legacy of those who have served our country.

Recognising Defence Force connections across our workforce

Earlier this year, we ran a voluntary ANZAC Day survey to better understand the connections our workforce has with the Defence Force. We’re proud to share that:

• 6% of our permanent workforce has a direct or indirect connection to the Defence Force (including employees, their significant others, parents, family members, and chosen family). This includes 42 individuals who have a direct connection themselves.  

These results reflect the deep and personal ties many of us have to those who have served, and we recognise these connections as part of our collective remembrance.

Ways to honour Remembrance Day

We encourage all employees to take a moment of reflection and remembrance. Here are a few ways to respectfully engage:

• Observe a Minute of Silence at 11:00 AM
• Attend a local commemorative service or wreath-laying ceremony
• Learn more about the history of Remembrance Day, and learn and share stories of those who served, especially those whose histories are less widely known. Please see below links to some resources.
• Support Veterans and their families through community initiatives, volunteering or donations.

🏛️ History of Remembrance Day

🏅 Veteran's Reflections

🌸 The Ode of Remembrance

As we observe Remembrance Day, let us also extend our gratitude to those who continue to serve our countries.

At Programmed, we are honored to have Veterans amongst us, contributing their skills and experiences to our workforce.  As we approach Remembrance day we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for their bravery and service to our Nations.

Toolbox Talk

Please see below Remembrance Day toolbox talk to share amongst your teams. 

Become a Local Diversity Day Champion

If you're passionate about celebrating diversity and want to champion it at your local branch or office, we encourage you to sign up as a Local Diversity Day Champion.  This role allows you to help celebrate significant diversity days in a meaningful way within your team, whether through organising events, hosting activities, or fostering discussions.

You’ll receive information and resources to make these celebrations inclusive and engaging, while working alongside local leadership teams to ensure greater participation. If you're passionate about promoting diversity, sign up today and help make a difference!

We recognise that Remembrance Day can evoke a range of emotions, and we encourage everyone to reach out to our EAP for support if needed.
Thank you for taking the time to reflect, honour, and remember.

Lest we forget.