The Returned & Services League of Australia

The RSL is Australia's largest ex-service organisation, dedicated to serving those who have served, since 1916.

A graphic with statistics about RSL Australia, indicating 7 State and Territory Branches, 1,087 Sub-branches, and over 153,000 members.
Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - 'Scholarships & Grants' and 'Commemorative Events'
Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - Community and Wellbeing Services and Veteran Wellfare Services
  • Remember to Remember

    Remembrance Day - 11 Nov

    Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause for a minute of silent reflection in memory of those who died while in military service. The RSL invites the community to attend a commemorative service at their local RSL Sub-Branch to remember those who have given their lives in service to their country.

  • Portrait of RSL National President Peter Tinley AM

    National President's Newsletter

    In his first official President’s Newsletter, Peter Tinley, National President, explains his vision for the RSL.  “The challenges are significant, but so is our collective capability to address them.”

  • National forum for Ex-Service Organisations

    National Advocacy

    The RSL is one of the most respected voices representing veterans, directly influencing the Federal Government. We advocate on important issues to current and former serving ADF members and their families.

  • 2023 RSL members stand shoulder to shoulder - RSL Queensland

    RSL Membership

    Belong to the RSL and get involved in Australia’s largest veteran community. The RSL welcomes new members. Connect with your RSL State Branch today.

A Voice for Veterans

RSL Australia is a leading voice for veterans (both current and former serving ADF members) and their families, working on behalf of our independent State and Territory Branches to shape policy, legislation, and the national agenda on veterans’ affairs with the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders.  

 RSL Australia advocates to ensure the needs of veterans and their families are met, and their voices are heard.  

The RSL State, District and Sub-branches across the nation provide a broad range of welfare and wellbeing services, programs and events for current and former ADF members and their families.   RSL Memberships are managed by State Branches.

Connect with your State Branch.   

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