Commemoration
RSL NSW and sub-Branches organise and deliver the major commemorative events across New South Wales to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian service men and women. The most well-known of these take place on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and are complemented by commemorations throughout the year to remember particular segments of those who have served. Through these commemorative activities, we remember and respect those who have served and sacrificed for Australia.
Camaraderie
For more than 100 years the Returned and Services League has provided a continuation of the unique camaraderie and mateship that people find during service in the Australian Defence Force. Through our network of more than 340 sub-Branches and chapters we bring together over 27,000 members who have served from a variety of backgrounds and contexts in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. This mateship among ex-Defence personnel is at the heart of what RSL NSW is and is highly valued by our members and the veteran community.
Support
Meeting the needs of veterans and their families has been central to the RSL’s mission since its inception. Today we provide support through our network of sub-Branches, as well as through our partner charities, RSL LifeCare which includes RSL DefenceCare.
sub-Branches As the local presence of services and support in New South Wales communities, sub-Branches exist to be of service to veterans and their families. In addition to the face-to-face support and mateship they can offer, sub-Branches can inform and connect veterans and families to the range services available to them.
Events
Korean Veterans’ Day (Armistice signed 1953)
27/07/2026
Cuppa & Chat
29/07/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Proposed – Formal Dining In NIght
31/07/2026
Members & Partners, relaxed – details yet TBC. Approved Funding.
A brief history of Memory Park War Memorial
In 2004 the Sub-Branch raised a committee to oversee the redevelopment of the Memory Park Memorial. The new Memorial was designed and built by local sculptor Terrence Plowright. The work commenced in early 2007, and was completed in late 2008. The dedication of the redeveloped War Memorial was by Her Excellency
Memorabilia Display
The Memorial Display is located to the right at the top of the escalators inside the Penrith RSL Club’s entrance.
We welcome all to come visit!
Wilma is recovering at home eating chocolate after a knee replacement last week (to avoid the dining in night) and yes, she turns 80 years young tomorrow Friday 24 July.
Please send Wilma your birthday wishes via a message here and add any extra photos if you have them!
Happy Early Birthday Wilma Taylor!
All good things must come to an end. Our bus tour to the AWM was attended by 20 of our sub-Branch Members, who all had a fantastic time away in a relaxed, friendly social group.
Our gratitude and thanks is extended to Paul our bus driver from “CDC” and all who joined us on this special Commemorative, Wellbeing trip!
The morning was a little fresh, but we started with a quick drive past Parliament House and up to the Mount Ainsley lookout for a photo. We the went back to the AWM so everyone could freely visit sites as they pleased.
The AWM is a significant National master piece, the new renovations and displays capture the history of Australian Military service remarkably well and is the benchmark for all others to emulate. I could definitely spend more time here, will have organise a 2027 trip!
