Wilks Oration by Effective Living Centre

The 2026 Wilks Oration features Professor Peter Stanley delivering a lecture titled 'The Future of Memory: Re-thinking Australian war remembrance' at the Effective Living Centre in Wayville, SA. Scheduled for Friday, 17 April 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ACST, the evening begins with music by the Fiddle Chicks folk duo, followed by drinks, nibbles, and formal proceedings at 7:30 PM. Professor Stanley, a retired Research Professor from UNSW Canberra and former Principal Historian at the Australian War Memorial, explores evolving questions about war commemoration, challenging links to Christianity, militarism, and nationalism while advocating inclusion of frontier wars and diverse perspectives. With tickets priced from $10 for live stream to $40 for general admission, this single-day event offers insightful discourse on Australia's historical memory.