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2 Pine Ave Elwood – Melway Reference – Map 67 C3 – Click to Enlarge

Your RSL

The RSL was founded in 1916
and evolved as a direct result of the camaraderie, concern and mateship shown by the diggers for the welfare of their mates during and after the 1914-18 war. That ethos of compassion, service and loyalty remains to this day as a motivating influence of the RSL.
Part of our aim and objectives is to perpetuate the close ties of friendship created by mutual service in the Australian Defence Forces, or allied forces, and to maintain a standard of dignity and honour among the women and men who have served Australia; as well as to preserve the memory and records of those who have suffered and died in war.

How to Join

Just grab a membership form on your next visit. You can mail your completed form with your cheque to the address at left or hand it to the receptionist in the RSL foyer.
Check out the Membership page for more info.

WHAT THE RSL DOES

• Assists veterans and ex service men and women with welfare issues and Department of Veteran Affairs entitlements
• Helps people seek service records, medal entitlements and memorabilia identification
• Provides for those who have served in the defence forces who are in necessitous circumstances, or who may be sick or injured
• Ensures that programs are in place for the wellbeing, care, compensation and commemoration of serving and ex-Service members and their dependents
• Provides effective and efficient management of RSL assets and resources for the benefit of RSL members, members of the ADF and the community
• Promotes loyalty, pride and service to our Nation, its people and our flag
• Assists those members or their spouses, facing bereavement to cope with their loss, and offer them an RSL service at the member's funeral
• Facilitates the provision of accommodation and care for veterans, spouses and veteran's widows
• Pursues an active role as an advocate in relation to pay and conditions for the Australian Defence Force as well as providing comfort parcels to ADF members serving overseas through the RSL Australian Forces Overseas Fund
• Provides practical and financial support to a wide range of not-for-profit community organisations including hospitals, nursing homes and hostels, emergency and health services, disabled and handicapped groups
• Facilitates and supports commemorative Services and projects in the community and in schools
• Sponsors educational scholarships for worthy and disadvantaged students