Victorian Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Damian Drum recently announced that Victorians will now have access to the state’s war heritage and history through a new mobile app for use on smart phones and tablets. Mr Drum said the ‘100 Places for 100 Years’ app, fully funded by the Victorian Coalition Government, was designed to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of thousands of Australian men and women, past and present. I’m delighted to launch this app here today at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo, one of 100 sites that feature on the app as part of the Anzac Centenary,”
Mr Drum commented that this is not only a great way to mark our veterans’ heritage and history, it will also provide a tourism boost for Victoria’s terrific regional and rural locations as people discover their family link.
Mr Drum explained that the app covers more than 60 towns in Victoria, spanning suburban areas and branching out to regional Victoria. Visitors are guided through each site by historical narratives, videos and links with more information. The Victorian War Heritage Trails app is now available for download from iTunes and Google Play for use on digital devices like smart phones and tablets.
