The Returned & Services League of Australia

Advocating for benefits, treatment and the welfare of current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and leading the nation in commemorative services since 1916.

 

 149,000+ Members

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1,095 Sub-Branches

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    RSL Membership

    Belong to the RSL and get involved in Australia’s largest veteran community.  The RSL welcomes new members and encourages you to belong to the RSL family. 

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  • Veteran Support and Services

    Throughout Australia, the RSL provides a broad range of programs and services to improve the lives of current and former ADF members and their families.

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  • RSL Active

    Events and activities for the veteran community. Connect with other veterans, improve physical and mental well-being and enhance your support circle.

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  • RSL Scholarship winner

    Scholarships and Awards

    RSL Australia provides scholarships for children and grandchildren of Australian veterans. RSL Australia also provides annual awards and prizes.

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Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Scoping Study  

Commencing early 2025  

This groundbreaking study will examine the experiences and needs of contemporary veterans and their families to ensure that they are provided with the support and services they require and deserve. 

CONNECT WITH YOUR STATE BRANCH

RSL Australia is a federation of its independent State Branches, which in turn are comprised of Districts and Sub-branches.

RSL State Branches and Sub-Branches deliver a broad range of programs and services to support current and former ADF members and their families.

 Latest News

 
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Critical New Study to Focus on Needs of Middle East Veterans and Families

RSL Australia has launched a major initiative to research the impacts on veterans and their families as a result of Australian Defence Force (ADF) service since 2002, particularly in conflicts in the Middle East. The ground-breaking project aims to identify and better understand the needs and concerns of contemporary veterans and their families and ensure that they are provided with the support and services they deserve.

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RSL Commends Awarding of Victoria Cross

The RSL has commended the awarding of a Victoria Cross to late Private Richard Norden for his gallantry during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in Vietnam in 1968. 

RSLA National President Greg Melick said the approval by His Majesty King Charles III to bestow this highest military honour on Private Norden, announced on Remembrance Day, provided a further reminder of the great service and sacrifice of Australian Defence personnel. 

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RSL calls on Australians to honour those who have died in Military Service this Remembrance Day.

RSL Australia has called on Australians to pause next Monday (11 November 2024) to remember all those who have died in the nation’s military service. RSL Australia President Greg Melick has asked all Australians to unite and ‘remember to remember’ by observing a minute’s silence at 11am next Monday, Remembrance Day, to honour those who have bravely served our country with many continuing to serve our country today. 

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Australia Must Encourage Development of Local Major Defence Industry

The RSL says Australia must urgently encourage the development of a locally based major defence industry. In a paper prepared for its Defence and National Security Committee, titled Building a Sustainable Sovereign Industrial Defence Capability, the RSL is calling on successive Commonwealth Governments to have greater ambition for the Australian Defence industry.

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