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
Auxiliary Meeting
21/09/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
21/09/2026
1800 -1930 – Merrylands
3. Proposed Day Bus Trip – Wellbeing
22/09/2026
3. Tour of Hawkesbury Veterans & Family Hub, Windsor etc. – 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!
25 September 2026.
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch is hosting a BBQ dinner enabling a networking opportunity for the partners of current ADF service personnel and their children.
ADF serving, retired Veterans and their families are invited to come along, relax, look through the Naval Museum and socialise before joining together and dining in the main hall. Dinner and a variety of non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
Registration through the Trybooking link below is required. Any allergy or dietary needs can be highlighted during the registration process.
A gold coin donation is welcomed to support the Nepean Naval Museum.
Date:
Friday 25 September 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:
Nepean Naval and Maritime Museum
42 Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith NSW 2750
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1635699?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUZ2MdwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOpOtpsukdXlokRTquPrGithhia7W2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7CWJXgyV2qHfy_Yh9HAEJkXbr2RRz-wuBpBjhmkK0H5-e5K0wwM9xFrqBKig_aem_wLnTHVhuqwhVErVjZXbGZQ
Theme: 'Leave Lighter Than You Arrived''.
First Session - “Meet & Greet”
When: 5:30pm, Friday 2 Oct 26
Where: The Jade Health Group
Unit 2 , 10 Coombes Drive Penrith.
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch has been exclusively invited to share the details of a fantastic new, local social fitness initiative for men which is ''Free''. All ADF & retired male Veterans, family, mates are invited to join in.
The ''trial'' offering social wellbeing and fitness classes will be run during October & November this year and with success it is being planned to run on a long term basis in 2027.
It is a free men only Friday afternoon PT session from 5.30pm. A weekly training session for men designed to get you moving, get the heart rate up and give you a physical outlet for the pressures of everyday life. This isn't about being the fittest bloke in the room. NO Egos', NO competition, NO judgement. Its a work out at your own pace & level. You can push yourself, or not, have a chat, but plan to walk out feeling better than when you walked in.
The social class will run every Friday except for the 1st Friday of each month, which is 'a “Meet & Greet'' catch up / boy's night out.
If anyone is interested to attend, please contact Anthony on 0401417497.
Have a read of what’s being done for ADF men and women.
