Last year, World War Two veteran Dennis Davis was marking Anzac Day on the front porch of his residence in Sydney's Castle Hill.
"We went out the front there and sat down and had a big fire in front of us to keep us warm."
This year, he had his grandchildren with him as he marked his 60th Anzac Day march.
He said he feels a strong sense of responsibility.
"It is a mark of respect and commemoration and also appreciation that I made it too," he told SBS News.
"I remember my mates everyday. And then of course coming here once a year, it is the outstanding part.
"I will always remember - even the Dawn Service, [it is] very touching."
Mr Davis served in the Australian Army for five-and-half-years during the Second World War period.
Those years included deployments to Tobruk in Libya, Syria and the Egyptian town of El-Alamein. He also spent time in New Guinea on the Kokoda Track.
Through it all, Mr Davis took on various frontline and support roles, including driving and working in ammunitions and supplies.
Dennis Davis and his family attend the Sydney Anzac Day parade. Source: SBS News/Lucy Murray
He said Anzac Day is about the importance of honouring those who have served as soldiers.
"I remember the mates that we lost," he said.
"There was quite a few unfortunately that didn't make it through.
"But I am thankful to God that I was one of those that did."
The Sydney march was limited to 10,000 participants.
Around the country, thousands turned out to services and marches to mark the 106th anniversary of the landings
Dorothy Curtis and her son John attend the Sydney Anzac parade. Source: SBS News/Lucy Murray
at Gallipoli.
Other Australians decided to once again mark Anzac Day in the same way as last year, with a candlelit vigil in driveways.
Another attendee at the Sydney march, Dorothy Curtis, said this year's parade will probably be her last.
"It will probably be the last one I am coming to. I am 96."
Ms Curtis served in the Cape Banks Army Station at La Perouse where she helped to co-ordinate shipping movements from the battery headquarters in the underground plotting room.
She had joined the army two weeks after turning 18.
Her son, John Curtis, said the whole family also attends the Sydney Anzac marches to honour veterans.
"It is very important to remember them. And also to think of the soldiers serving now, including in Afghanistan, and those soldiers coming back.
"They need everyone's support."
For New Zealander Leon Ruri, it is a busy day, as he participates in the Sydney march and the Coloured Diggers Service in Redfern.
Mr Ruri, whose grandfathers both served for New Zealand during the First World War, said the Anzac connection is very strong between Australians and Kiwis.
"Anzac Day is very special. And of all the relationships there are in the world, this is the most special one and it is one that we should love and nurture and keep strong," he said.
The Coloured Diggers event began as an initiative of Indigenous Australians to acknowledge those who served during the First and Second World War.
Mark Spinks from Babana Aboriginal Men's Group said so many who served weren't recognised.
"It is just coming out now, with the power of social media, we are learning more stories about First Nations people who served this country and a lot of cases never came back from the war," he said.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the march aspect of the event was removed and replaced with a wreath-laying ceremony.
Aboriginal and Maori dancers prepare to perform at the Coloured Diggers Service in Redfern. Source: SBS News/Tys Occhiuzzi
Mr Spinks said he was surprised to see hundreds of people turn up despite the scaled-down event.
"I'm amazed at the number of people who are out here today. I didn't think it would be like this. It shows that people care."
Support and counselling services in Australia for veterans and their families are available.
The Defence Department's all-hours Support Line is 1800 628 036. Open Arms provides confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families on 1800 011 046.
For mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
