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
50th Anniversary Schools ANZAC Service
31/03/2026
From 1000 Penrith Showgrounds. Not open to the Public. Volunteers to assist are invited to register. Approved Funding.
Cuppa & Chat
01/04/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
Good Friday
03/04/2026
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!
ANZAC Day is a National day of significance for Australians and New Zealanders, together for very good reason. We commemorate, remember and respect the service and sacrifices of all Veterans who have served in the Military or as Volunteers, many that died for our countries. We remember and respect those that were left at home in worry and who supported our families, countries when their loved ones were away. From Gallipoli in WWI, WWIi to Vietnam, on Peacekeeping Missions all over the World to the Middle East today - “We Will Remember Them”.
Please take the time to share the history of the ANZACs with your family and friends. We must educate all generations, including the next and we all have a role in this together.
https://anzacspirit.com.au/blog/the-story-of-anzac-day-history-and-legacy?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQy939leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeft2f1XGuHkNVpRkqYpsSb9mmcePXm8mtAt1SUVuPsb862xuh0P0pey14NHw_aem_9K4xlIT79o3x7A5ZHaVC5g
Mr John Fenton's funeral service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington commencing at 10am, Thursday 2nd April 2026.
The sub-Branch is exploring options for a bus to the funeral, expected to depart from the Penrith RSL Club at 8:30am returning around 12 or 12:30pm. If you want to register to take the bus, you must advise the sub-Branch via this post (Comment that you want a seat and how many?) or contact Mr Peter Ward directly. Registrations must be received prior to 10am, Monday the 30th March.
We are also seeking a Volunteer with a “LR” drivers license to drive the bus. If you can assist, please advise ASAP.
