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
Proposed – Wellebing / Social – Australian War Memorial Tour
23/06/2026
Approved Funding, details yet TBC. Approved subsidised funding.
Cuppa & Chat
24/06/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Cuppa & Chat
01/07/2026
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!
Australian Veteran = anyone who has served in our Army, Navy or RAAF, was regular or reserve for at least one day.
Today, we launch our ‘Young Australian Veterans, Penrith, NSW’ initiative which includes the partners of Veterans and their children.
Our sub-Branch will do everything within our powers to support younger Veterans and their families when we can, but if we don’t know we can’t help.
Please help us to understand and organise inclusive events that will suit the needs of current and former, younger ADF members, their partners and children.
We are genuinely looking for some younger Veterans to meet up and discuss viable activities that will suit the cohort, locally. Please reach out so we can catch up and have a chat some time.
All comments and or messages will be respected.
We invite you to register and become a stallholder at the “Veterans Health, Wellbeing and Services Expo”:
⚡️14 Oct 2026
⚡️1pm until 8pm
⚡️Penrith RSL Club
⚡️All details and registration requirements to be found through the link - https://penrithrslsubbranch.org.au/special-events/
*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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The Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA gathered at the Penrith RSL Club on Sunday for a social catchup and a bit of networking.
WVNA really appreciates and are very grateful for the ongoing sub-Branch support provided - Thankyou!
