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
Remembrance Day
11/11/2026
Memory Park, 1015 arrival, 1030 service. Approved Funding.
Auxiliary Meeting
16/11/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
16/11/2026
1800 -1930 – Penrith
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!
The week of Remembrance Day can be a tough time for many people reflecting upon the lives of so many veterans who have lost their lives during or after service of our great country.
Just turn up for a Cuppa, meet new friends or catch up and go for a walk of your choosing. Simple, Friendly, Connecting, Social, Healthy, Relaxed.
We Will Remember Them🫡
Lest We Forget🫡
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch is an official finalist of the Lindsay Community Awards as “Community Organisation Of The Year”.
Our volunteers definitely don’t do what we do for a pat on the back, we do it because we believe Veterans and their families deserve better supports locally during and after military careers.
Our sub-Branch has changed a lot over the past 5 years and we are so proud of what we are achieving together. This is recognition of all of the healthy debate and decisions made to be truly inclusive, do more, be better together.
We are absolutely honored to be considered amongst such great community organisations, but to be recognised by our elected representatives in this way is a true reflection of the “hard yards” paying off.
I personally want to congratulate every single volunteer and member of the sub-Branch for embracing the many changes and continued support to myself and the Committee. The thanks is directed at every person that has volunteered to help the su-Branch in any way, the Committee, Affiliates, Auxiliary, Museum, DVA advocates, WSO’s, Gardener Ken, Expo, Funerals, Commemorations, Sports & Rec, helping a Veteran & or family in some way. We are most definitely “Better Together”.
Thanks to Melissa McIntosh MP and the judging panel.
Next session Friday 13 Nov 26.
RSL NSW Sports and Recreation program - City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch *New Initiative*
A great new free Friday night men’s PT session is available to local Veterans, mates, friends and family.
It’s a simple, social PT session, circuit run by professionals at Jade Health Group, Healing Centre. It’s indoors and is for all levels of fitness, designed to improve mobility and strength.
There’s no pressure to achieve, work at your own pace within your own physical limits.
PT begins at 5.30pm to 6:30 at Unit2 / 10 Coombes Drive, Penrith. Get there 10 minutes early, bring water & towel.
Registration is essential, to ensure that there is enough room for everyone. Please contact Anthony if you want to join in: 0401417497.
Remembrance Day is a day of humble reflection in honor of and remembrance for those that have served our great nation. Those that made the ultimate sacrifice, those that were injured, those that came home changed and those that served, still serve today and will do in the future.
