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
16/11/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
16/11/2026
1800 -1930 – Penrith
Cuppa & Chat
18/11/2026
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!
Ms Del Gaudry CSC was notably absent from our Memory Park, Penrith Remembrance Day Commemoration Service today, only because she was out supporting local Schools and educating the next generation.
Del spoke at the Penrith Selective High School and Nangamay Primary School Glenmore Park during their Remembrance Day School services.
Del, a Women Veteran, sub-Branch Member, volunteer, Executive member on many Veteran groups, is always willing to step up, support and educate.
We sincerely thank Del and all of our volunteers who have helped out at our community services today. The volunteer work that you do is absolutely appreciated and critical to the ANZAC spirit remaining alive.
Thanks to Del, and all!
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch invites all community members to join us at our Commemoration Service at Memory Park, Penrith from 10:30am today.
We Will Remember Them
Lest We Forget
It would be great to gather sub-Branch members, Veterans and their families.
Get amongst it!
