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Tonymercury
Aug 9, 04, 5:27 pm
Anzac Day Gallipoli, Turkey 2005 - Access arrangements for visitors with special needs

In 2005, subject to agreement from Turkish authorities, the Office of Australian War Graves plans to transport aged and infirm visitors directly to the Anzac Commemorative Site from the Kabetebe Information Centre by shuttle buses departing half hourly from 11.00pm until 3.00am. For this service to be effective, tour operators or individuals will need to register eligible visitors.

To register please email wargraves@dva.gov.au, or mail (PO Box 21, WODEN ACT 2606) the following details:

Name of tour operator, address and contact details;
Passenger name, age, contact details and why they require assistance; and
Preferred contact person.
For further information phone: Ms Kathy Upton (02) 6289 6297

Additional detail is available at http://www.dva.gov..au/commem/anzac/index.htm

Developments in the international security environment have impacted on arrangements for the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli. For the latest travel advice on Turkey, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Turkey.

Tony Bailey