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
Cuppa & Chat
07/10/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Veterans Health Week
11/10/2026
Other Activities – Details are yet TBC.
Cuppa & Chat
14/10/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
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!
New “Family Membership” at City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch.
Our sub-Branch respects and values the Service and Sacrifices of all of our Defence Families. In support of the RSL Australia objectives we have established a new local membership type for Family Members of Veterans past and present.
We understand that becoming an Auxiliary or an Affiliate Member is not plausible for many, but family members want to be members and hear from the sub-Branch.
This new membership type allows you to receive our members newsletters and invitations to attend our commemorations, wellbeing and social events. No need to attend meetings or volunteer if you don’t want too (we do welcome volunteers also).
Membership does not include constitutional voting rights; however, it means that you are an official member of our sub-Branch Defence Family;
Widows
Spouse/ partners
Siblings
Children
Grandchildren
Carers
If you would like to be an official “Family Member” of our sub-Branch, join now by contacting the Office;
Phone: 02 4728 5226
Email: secretary@penrithrslsubbranch.org.au
Our sub-Branch welcomes all Veterans and their families regardless of sex, race, religion, service type. You don’t need to have served at War to have served and sacrificed, all Military Service personnel and their families are respected and very welcome.
News: We have a new membership type for family members of Veterans.
Family Members can sign up and become sub-Branch members, participate in many of our social, wellbeing activities and receive our emails directly. It’s not an official membership type, but an important step in the recognition and continued growth of our Veteran family.
If you would like to be a City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch “Family Member” please email or phone the office:
Email: Secretary@penrithrslsubbranch.org.au
Or phone: 02 4728 5226
The weather is looking marvelous and there is plenty for the whole family. Tickets are available at the gate.
