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
4. Proposed Day Bus Trip – Wellbeing
03/11/2026
4. Tour of NAS Nowra and HARS Museum – details yet TBC
Cuppa & Chat
04/11/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Remembrance Day
11/11/2026
Memory Park, 1015 arrival, 1030 service. Approved Funding.
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!
Do yourself a favor and actually think about you for a minute, life gets busy and we can all feel a bit over done at times. Get your mates, get outside and keep moving forward.
No one walks alone at the Penrith Men's Walk and Talk or the Penrith Women's Walk and Talk, get amongst it!
Advice provided to other Veterans upon an unexpected discharge; “take some time, try plenty of new things, and patiently learn what you want to do. Don’t instantly decide your new future, things may not pan out the way you want them too. Things can end up even better”.
“It’s not always easy, but with the knowledge that you are not alone, you can find your new purpose and drive, other are som many worthwhile jobs, volunteer roles in your local sub-Branch, other ESO’s or in your community. ADF Veterans have some fantastic skills that are not always common in society, you just need to be patient and realistic.
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch will be conducting a community Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Memory Park, starting at 10:30am on 11 November 2026.
All representatives, community members, veterans & their families are invited to attend and join us in remembrance. Some seating will be available, reserved for VIP's, the elderly, less mobile and veterans as priority.
''We Will Remember Them All''
''Lest We Forget''
