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!
Register now!
Members, Auxiliary, their partners & adult kids, Members from any sub-Branch are welcome, we just want to fill the class.
Press on the link below to register;
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The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch invited the partners & children of ADF Members to gather, connect & socialise at the Penrith RSL Club on Friday night, 29 May 2026. The first event of this type for serving families, locally.
The event was organised by Melissa, who is one of our energetic Wellbeing Support Oficers and the wife of a current serving RAAF Member. Approx 90 partners and children attended, enjoying pizzas for dinner and a social connection.
Credit to Melissa, for her initiative and energy. We are very lucky to have her on our Team, dedicated to support Veterans and their families locally.
