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
MEAO Day
11/07/2026
1030am – Possible colaboration with StMarys RSL sub-Branch – TBC.
Cuppa & Chat
15/07/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
General Meeting
15/07/2026
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!
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Richmond RSL Sub-Branch
Windsor and District RSL Sub Branch
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Penrith RSL
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch will be conducting a Commemoration Service in honor of the service and sacrifices of all Australian Veterans who served in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO).
*Saturday 11 July 2026
*5:30pm start
*Penrith RSL Club Flagpole
*All invited and welcome
*ESO & Individual tributes welcomed
*Registrations required for catering purposes
*Refreshments in the Club afterwards
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We took a chopper ride into Lake Myola, the site of the first successful airdrop of ammunition and supplies during WWII. Myola is a very significant place for the Air Dispatchers and a life ambition visit for all in this Trek group.
We then flew into Kokoda, the next day we ventured to Buna, the landing and retreat point of the Japanese forces. The Chief and his Community provided a very warming, “welcome to country” ceremony and we were genuinely blown away, it was very special.
We took a boat road and visited many significant sites around the coast and the people genuinely loved showing us around, respecting the life long PNG & Aussie sacrifices, friendship, camaraderie.
If you are a Veteran or a partner of a Veteran you are welcome to participate, it matters not if you are a sub-Branch member.
