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
03/06/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
‘Art With Taryn”
04/06/2026
1830 – 2030 – The Museum, must register, cost $5.
Cuppa & Chat
10/06/2026
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!
Medals Direct is a local business that can provide replica medals and mounting services for the Defence Community. If your originals need an upgrade, you need to get some replicas mounted or you have a family members medals that need some work. Give David a ring on 0401691898 and he maybe able to help you out!
David is a nice bloke and we have observed his fine work, first hand. Just sharing because we think other Veterans and families may be interested and looking for a local.
The sub-Branch does not get any kick backs from sharing this information, we share for the benefit of our Defence Community.
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
@Springwood RSL sub- Branch
The Choir invites and will happily welcome any new female singers who are wives, partners, girlfriends, mothers, daughters etc of Veterans and serving ADF Members.
For any membership details or inquiries, please free to email AMW Choir; coordinator.sydney@amwchoir.com.
We respectfully call upon on our community members to give generously: new socks, beanies, scarves, jackets, gloves and instant heat packs are welcomed. Donations can be left at the Penrith RSL Club Foyer and at the sub-Branch Office.
Article credit - Gai Hawthorne and Nepean News.
Penrith RSL
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Women Veterans Australia
Australian Military Wives Choir
