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
Cuppa & Chat
20/05/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
1. Day Bus Trip – Wellbeing – Proposed yet TBC
26/05/2026
Tour of RSL House, morning tea, visiting the Maritime Museum Sydney afterwards. Approved Funding.
Cuppa & Chat
27/05/2026
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!
Today, Sunday 17 May 26, we met for our May General Members Meeting and our Annual General Meeting.
We are very happy to announce news that our sub-Branch Members have approved;
1. A partnership with Penrith PCYC to provide free Member and Partner gym access every Tuesday from 8:30am to 9:30am. No DVA, no rehab, just complete gym access with friendly support as required. Come into the sub-Branch for a reference letter and you will be good to go!
2. The renewed “Deed of Service Agreement” between the Penrith RSL Club
and the sub-Branch. It took way too long, we can now move forward and work together for the benefit of all
😎🙏✅🎣.
3. A new Committee has been elected;
Pres - Anthony Eddie
VP- Len Halvorsen
VP - John Blackstone
Secretary - (remains vacant)
Treasurer - Gary Scott
Wellbeing - Chris Bryett
WSO Co-Ord - Tony Kennedy
Museum - Tony Kornacki
Auxiliary
Co-Ord - Wilma Taylor
Assist - Sandra Smith
Assist - Clara Elliot
After the AGM we had a beautiful lunch together. Thanks to all who joined us for a great meal. Our Auxiliary raised another $400 in raffles😎✅.
Our most sincere gratitude and and congratulations to both Peter Ward (retiring Sec) and Bob Oscar (retiring Museum) for their enduring commitment and achievements within the sub-Branch over many years.
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Penrith RSL
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Women Veterans Australia
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Nepean News
Karen McKeown OAM - MP for Penrith
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Penrith Women's Walk and Talk
Penrith CBD Corporation
Melissa McIntosh MP
Susan Templeman MP
Mayor Clr Todd Carney
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Prue Car MP
Penrith RSL Junior Rugby Union Club
Melissa O'Connor
WestCare Penrith
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Defence Richmond Family Centre
Penrith Men's Walk and Talk
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Women Veterans Australia
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Penrith RSL
Nepean News
Penrith CBD Corporation
RSL NSW sub-Branches
WestCare Penrith
Penrith Women's Walk and Talk
Penrith RSL Junior Rugby Union Club
Brian Frost
Susan Templeman MP
Melissa O'Connor
Mayor Clr Todd Carney
Karen McKeown OAM - MP for Penrith
Melissa McIntosh MP
Prue Car MP
