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
1. Day Bus Trip – Wellbeing – Proposed yet TBC
26/05/2026
Tour of RSL House, morning tea, visiting the Maritime Museum Sydney afterwards. Approved Funding.
Cuppa & Chat
27/05/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Cuppa & Chat
03/06/2026
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!
Its a true story of Australian Prisoners of War during WWII. How they were mistreated and how the survived, if they did. It’s a real worthwhile, educational watch, and very confronting at the same time.
It gave me a better understanding of what the POW’s went through and how Aussies get through terrible times together, better. I definitely have a better understanding of what they were subject too. Absolute Respect!
Anthony Eddie - President
Penrith RSL
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Women Veterans Australia
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Australian Military Wives Choir
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
Veterans For Fishing
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
Families of Veterans Guild - owned by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd
Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA)
We thank all of our wonderful Auxiliary Volunteers!
The sub-Branch is inspired to support the CBD Winter appeal. Requesting all of the good people in our community to donate to this much needed cause. You can drop off any donations to the sub-Branch Office or any of the drop off points listed below. Any question please contact Len Halvorsen.
Penrith RSL
Women Veterans Australia
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Australian Military Wives Choir
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed
Penrith Men's Walk and Talk
Penrith Women's Walk and Talk
Penrith CBD Corporation
Susan Templeman MP
Mayor Clr Todd Carney
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Melissa McIntosh MP
Prue Car MP
Nepean Naval and Maritime Museum
Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA)
Families of Veterans Guild - owned by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
The Western Weekender
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch
St Marys Outpost
