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
Sunday ANZAC Service
19/04/2026
1430 – 1545 Memory Park. Approved Funding.
FWMDC
20/04/2026
1800 -1930 – Blacktown
Auxiliary Meeting
20/04/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
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 Veterans March will begin at the corner of Castlereagh and Tindale Streets at 2:45pm sharp. All Veterans and the descendants of Veterans wearing family member Medals are invited to join the sub-Branch.
All Veterans, their families and community members are invited to join the Service at Memory Park Penrith from 3:pm. Limited seating will be available, but prioritised for Veterans and those with mobility issues. There will be an opportunity for individuals to lay private tributes (wreaths or books) following dignitaries.
For more information, please contact the sub-Branch: 02 47285225.
Our sub-Branch respects and values the Service and Sacrifices off all Veterans, equally, regardless.
Collectively, we understand that the Veteran community must be united and supportive without discrimination or derogatory comments. There is no place for silly, snide, comments or bad humor by fools. We must not accept anything less than equal, supportive respect.
We will strive to support and respect all Women Veterans, ensure that every Women feels seen, heard and respected equally to any other.
We are a much better sub-Branch when supporting each other as one!
Anthony Eddie
President
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch
Women Veterans Australia
Women Veterans
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
St Marys Outpost
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Nepean News
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Australian Military Wives Choir
Penrith RSL
Its also a great photo - thanks Sandra. Thankyou to our whole Auxiliary and all Volunteers that have supported them and or will do so prior to ANZAC Day 2026.
