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
Cuppa & Chat
15/07/2026
0930-1030 – ‘The Gather Café’, Penrith RSL Club – every Wednesday
General Meeting
15/07/2026
1800-1900 meeting, then Star Buffet
Auxiliary Meeting
20/07/2026
1000 – 1200 – sub-Branch meeting room
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 service and sacrifices of all Veterans and their families.
Tomorrow, 5:30pm Saturday 11 Jul 26, we commemorate service in the Middle East Area of Operations in the air, on land and at see.
All Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a humble commemoration service at the Penrith RSL Club flagpole and mini memorial site.
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch will be conducting a Commemoration Service in honor of the service and sacrifices of all Australian Veterans who served in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO).
*Saturday 11 July 2026
*5:30pm start
*Penrith RSL Club Flagpole
*All invited and welcome
*ESO & Individual tributes welcomed
*Registrations required for catering purposes
*Refreshments in the Club afterwards
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‘It is more than just fishing’, heading outdoors with a couple of mates, just throwing a line in and having a chat with a mate is a very healthy way to check in with each other. Highly recommended!
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Women Veterans Network Australia - Women Veterans Community
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
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Our non- Trek adventure continued via our redeployment back to Port Moresby, via Poppendetta.
The truck ride back through the local communities was genuinely a great experience, observing the locals, living life in their humble dwellings, every child happy, every village clean and homely. The people walking everywhere, relaxed and happy, always happy to see our truck full of Aussies. Ps: I haven’t waved so much to people in my life.
As good Military tradition would have it we energetically prepared to take over the Hotel boozer for the State Of Origin, but guess what, hospitality and welcomes are what the PNG people do best. The Hotel staff and locals set us all up and made sure that we had enough front seats for the whole group.
The locals are truly mad for Rugby League and although they mostly seem to side with the QLD type, a great night of cheer was had.
We flew from Popendetta to Port Moresby this morning and all relaxed with in house massages at the Stanley Hotel afterwards.
We head home tomorrow!
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Springwood RSL Sub-Branch
Blaxland-Glenbrook RSL sub-Branch
Richmond RSL Sub-Branch
Windsor and District RSL Sub Branch
RSL NSW sub-Branches
Penrith RSL
