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
General Meeting
18/09/2024
18:00 -19:00 Macquarie Room then Star Buffet
General Meeting
16/10/2024
18:00-19:00 Macquarie Room then Star Buffet
Remembrance Day
11/11/2024
10:15 arrival, 10:30 service
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 inquiry had brought into focus issues that needed to be addressed within Defence, and the impact these issues have had for serving and former serving personnel, their families and the broader Defence community.
The Royal Commission’s recommendations will require significant reform across Defence and this will require leadership – and we are committed to doing better for our people.
We will reflect on our policies, processes and practices – the learnings from the Royal Commission will help shape how we continue to improve our culture and protect our people.
The wellbeing, support, and care of our people remains our priority. Where the Royal Commission has raised issues that are personally challenging for members of our Defence community, please know that support is always available: http://spr.ly/6181WZKW7
at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL.
The Nepean Valley Day Club presented her with a cake at their recent meeting. Happy birthday Lillian!
