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
20/07/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
20/07/2026
1800 -1930 – Seven Hills
Cuppa & Chat
22/07/2026
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!
Are you part of the problem or the solution?
RSL NSW sub-Branches can do better, but it will require a community effort.
The way that we encourage Veterans and their families to connect, engage with RSL sub-Branches today is vastly different to those of the past.
The RSL objectives state that we aim to support all Veterans and their families, this needs to be our utmost priority. We must provide a safe, inclusive, respectful and friendly environment that enables everyone to flourish, regardless. Families must be a focus of all sub-Branches including life partners, spouses and their children.
Disrespecting the service and sacrifices of any Veteran/s and their families is not acceptable, discriminating against any other Veteran/s and their families is not acceptable.
Any Member that can’t abide by the RSL community expectations must be called out immediately, engaged and moved on if they can not adjust appropriately.
Some Veterans will continue to flourish and feel no desire to join sub-Branch social networks due to other family, work, sport or other social commitments, which is ok, we must respect own choices without judgment.
RSL sub-Branches must embrace new methods and connection opportunities. We need to educate all that the RSL is available to all Veterans and their families irregardless of their membership status, always.
All sub-Branch members can step up and share their knowledge of their local sub-Branch and the supports available with other Mates.
I highly encourage all to join an RSL sub-Branch; however, more importantly, I encourage all to become a member so they can share the available information and supports with a mate who may need it in the future. ‘BE A MATE’.
Anthony Eddie
President
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch
The Guitar 4 Vets program is designed to be inclusive, in a one on one and and group basis dependent upon one’s skills and desire. It is professionally mentored by Music teachers supplied by Noro and can be highly beneficial for Veterans seeking new direction, upgraded skills or a social, safe place to jam. There is no cost to Veterans, the program is funded by the sub-Branch.
The City of Penrith RSL, supported by the staff at Noro Music Therapy are calling for interest and registrations for a Tuesday night learners program. We need learners to increase our programs and ensure that they are viable and sustainable.
If you are interested to get involved, please contact the sub-Branch during working hours or give Anthony a call - 0401417497.
