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
16/03/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
16/03/2026
1800 -1930 – Rooty Hill (due to construction at Epping)
Cuppa & Chat
18/03/2026
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!
The Honoring Our Younger Veterans Australia Project (HOYVAP) Team are a must.
From finding the right equipment, uniforms, maybe weapons right through to specific details from the Operational area, they are an amazing Team and were major contributors to the establishment of our brand new Museum in 2025. We proudly display the modern era Veterans and their Service. Their support was critical to our success and we couldn’t speak any higher of them. Jackson Smith
Thanks Noel Rowsell Nepean News!
Penrith RSL
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Yarramundi Veterans Shed
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Women Veterans Australia
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
Melissa McIntosh MP
Mayor Clr Todd Carney
Karen McKeown OAM - MP for Penrith
RSL NSW Auxiliaries
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Penrith CBD Corporation
Thanks Noel Rowsell Nepean News!
The sub-Branch was honored to support and enable the Women Veterans dedication ceremony and the plaque in honor of all Women who have, still do and will serve this country.
A big thanks to Noel Rowsell and Nepean News for their continued support and commitment regarding the Veteran Community.
