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
Australian Peacekeepers Day
14/09/2026
Cuppa & Chat
16/09/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
General Meeting
16/09/2026
1800-1900 meeting, then Star Buffet
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 commemoration ceremony was well attended by local representatives, Veterans, family members. Training Ship (TS) Nepean Naval Reserve Cadets provided an outstanding Catafalque Party and honor Guard.
The service was humble, professional and appropriate for such an occasion. Mr Frank Saraymanual was MC, Mr Peter Collins provided the main address, Chaplain Karen said prayers and blessed the new plaques, representatives laid wreath’s, whilst the Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums played ‘Laments and Ayers’.
‘Lest We Forget’
‘We Will Remember Them’ All.
Guests are invited to to arrive from 10am, the service will begin at 10:30am. The service will be conducted beside the Naval Museum at 42 Bruce Neal Drive, which is right beside the Nepean Rowers Club.
