In mid-March, the order came from the RSL NSW head office, that due to restrictions on gatherings to stop the spread of COVID-19, all April 25 services had been cancelled.

The Gulgong Sub-Branch was hit twice by the restrictions, as they were also going to hold their War Widows and Indigenous Service Personnel Commemoration.

However that service - which was scheduled for last weekend (Sunday, April 12) - was also cancelled.

Nevertheless, they're urging those who would've headed to Gulgong's Anzac Park on Saturday to try some of the NSW RSL's suggestions to use ingenuity to commemorate differently. And still remember those who served and sacrificed.

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These include light up the dawn at 6am - go to the end of your driveway, stand on your balcony or in your lounge-room and listen to a brief commemorative service.

Be part of the community ode - record a video of yourself reciting The Ode or sharing a message of support for veterans on social media. Then use the hashtags #ANZACspirit and #lightupthedawn and share how you'll be commemorating privately, as well as who you'll be remembering this Anzac Day.

Tune into live services and virtual commemorative services - this includes the 5.30am service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Reach out to a mate or veteran who might be alone - as many people are alone during this time of isolation, it's an opportunity to invoke the Anzac value of mateship and check to see how a mate is doing. And if you know a veteran please call or reach out to them, check in on them, thank them for their service and help them if needed during this time.

Donate to the Anzac Appeal online at anzacappeal.com.au - donations support Australian veterans and their families in need.

The Mudgee region will have the opportunity to continue to honour servicemen and women on April 25.

For the people in the following areas, the Last Post will be played at 6am:

2MG/Real FM will be also be broadcasting the ODE, Last Post and Rouse from 6am.

Australians are encouraged to stand at the edge of their driveways for a minute of silence to honour the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of servicemen and women.