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
Remembrance Day
11/11/2026
Memory Park, 1015 arrival, 1030 service. Approved Funding.
Auxiliary Meeting
16/11/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
FWMDC
16/11/2026
1800 -1930 – Penrith
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!
Next session Friday 13 Nov 26.
RSL NSW Sports and Recreation program - City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch *New Initiative*
A great new free Friday night men’s PT session is available to local Veterans, mates, friends and family.
It’s a simple, social PT session, circuit run by professionals at Jade Health Group, Healing Centre. It’s indoors and is for all levels of fitness, designed to improve mobility and strength.
There’s no pressure to achieve, work at your own pace within your own physical limits.
PT begins at 5.30pm to 6:30 at Unit2 / 10 Coombes Drive, Penrith. Get there 10 minutes early, bring water & towel.
Registration is essential, to ensure that there is enough room for everyone. Please contact Anthony if you want to join in: 0401417497.
Remembrance Day is a day of humble reflection in honor of and remembrance for those that have served our great nation. Those that made the ultimate sacrifice, those that were injured, those that came home changed and those that served, still serve today and will do in the future.
All community members are invited to join us in respectful remembrance at this service. Some seating will be available, prioritised for the elderly, less mobile, Veterans and VIP’s.
An opportunity to lay personal tributes will be provided after the official wreaths are laid.
We Will Remember Them
Lest We Forget
