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!
You are invited to join the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch on Wednesday 29 July 26 to Commemorate Korean Veterans Day together (officially 27 July 26).
The sub-Branch Executives will host our normal Cuppa & Chat group at the ''Gather Cafe'' from 9:30am (Penrith RSL Club) and commemorate the service and sacrifices of Korean Veterans & their families together at 10am. It will be a humble commemoration, all are invited to join us.
Let us know if you’re keen to join our bus load, any Veterans and their families, any sub-Branch or not are welcome.
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Women Veterans Australia
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Windsor and District RSL Sub Branch
Richmond RSL Sub-Branch
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Penrith RSL
Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA)
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch Auxiliary
RAAF Base Richmond Air Force in Australia
RAAF Base Glenbrook
Orchard Hills Defence Estate
Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub
The aim is to engage Younger Australian Veterans, discuss connection and support shortfalls, identify viable solutions and implement worthwhile initiatives that will support younger Australian Veterans and their families locally in the future.
We cannot do this without the voice of younger Veterans.
We need younger Veterans and or those that have been disheartened by ESO’s previously to be part of this project, so we can understand the real areas to improve.
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch genuinely wants to do more, to support more and be available for more Veterans and their families in the Penrith area.
It matters not, if you are a member of a sub-Branch elsewhere or if not at all, we really want your input, thoughts, your experiences and your advice. The work that we aim to do, is intended to be collaborated and shared without disclosing names and could be the catalyst for positive change around Australia.
If we get enough willing humans, I will organise a start up meeting. If you are willing to get involved, send me an email;
anthonye@penrithrslsubbranch.org.au
Current ADF, those approaching discharge and already retired are very welcome to join us.
Please Note: For the purpose of clarity, young Veterans are generally considered to be those after the Vietnam Service era.
