The Returned & Services League of Australia
The RSL is Australia's largest ex-service organisation, dedicated to serving those who have served, since 1916.
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AFOF 60th Anniversary Hike
13 February 2026
To mark 60 years of supporting Australians serving overseas through the ‘Australian Forces Overseas Fund’ (AFOF), RSL Australia has organised a special commemorative fundraising hike across the Main Range in Kosciuszko National Park. Registrations are now open.
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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.
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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.
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RSL Defence and National Security Committee
The RSL Defence and National Security Committee (DNSC) is an advisory Committee that provides discussion and position papers to the RSL National Board to assist with advocacy on defence matters.
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.
