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Notice to all members of the Australian Defence Force past and present

The Australian Defence Medal will be awarded to Regular and Reserve Force members, Volunteer and National Servicemen since World War II (with service back dated from 3rd September 1945) who have completed their initial enlistment period of service or four years, whichever is lesser. Application forms are available at the front desk of the Elwood R.S.L. Sub-Branch Inc.

Gambling Code of Conduct

Elwood RSL Sub-Branch observes the RSL Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct is now available in PDF format to download or view in your browser.
To download the PDF, right-click the link below and select 'Save Target As' to save the file to your computer; left-click on the link to view in your browser (might be slow on low-bandwidth connections).
Gambling Code of Conduct

• Widows parcels
• Veteran welfare
• Memorial upkeep
• Anzac Hostel
• Supporting sports
• Supporting local schools

Hurlingham Park Memorial

Welfare

Senior veterans who qualify and windows of ex-service personnel who require small jobs carried out around the house e.g. changing light bulbs, replace tap washers, clean guttering, mow lawns etc. Please contact Jan on 9531 4331 and she will put you in contact with the Welfare Officers.
If there are any veterans or widows who feel they are entitled to some form of pension from Veterans' Affairs, ring the Sub-Branch and our Veterans' Affairs Officer will contact you.

Veterans Luncheon

In association with
Anzac Hostel, Brighton
2nd Thursday of the month
at Midday
Open invitation to members of the public
  Special Menu - Only $12.50

Hospital Visitation

If you know of any member or widow admitted to hospital or is sick at home, ring Jan at the Sub-Branch and she will have the Hospital Visitation Officer contact you.

Useful Links

Building Progress Report

Latest Update

I was not aware that in the last update, my suggestion as to the ‘club closing date’ would be taken as gospel. I did preface it with “…..if I were a betting man”, which anyone who knows me knows I would never get rich by betting! Plus of course, we have always said that there would be at least one month’s warning, as we have to give staff appropriate notice, advise suppliers and utility providers — as well as Members — of the closing date, and do a host of administrative duties—such as advising our members where they will be made welcome by other clubs in the area, etc. ...... more >>>

The Victorian Seniors Travel Package

Applications are now being accepted for the Seniors Sunday Pass. This pass provides Victorian Seniors with free travel within zones 1+2+3 on Sundays from 27 August 2006. Free travel is also available on local town bus services around the state.
Seniors will now be eligible for concession fares on V/Line services at all times (current time restrictions will be abolished). This will halve most peak fares on weekdays and significantly reduce fares on weekends. Seniors will also receive two off-peak travel vouchers every year, enabling them to travel free on selected off-peak services. These will be posted out in late 2006.
The best way to apply to apply for the Seniors Sunday Pass is online at metlinkmelbourne.com.au. Passes are mailed out.
Application forms are now available from Elwood RSL as well as more than 1,000 locations across Victoria, including premium railway stations, V/Line staffed stations, the Metshop at Melbourne Town Hall (corner of Swanston and Little Collins Streets) and Metcard retail agents. Application forms can be posted in.
Seniors Sunday Passes can also be obtained 'on the spot' from all Premium and V/Line staffed stations from 9.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Seniors need to present a completed application form and their Victorian Seniors Card.
Further information on these initiatives and other public transport services is available from metlinkmelbourne.com.au or by telephoning 131 638.

Access to RSL
Sub-Branches by Members of the ADF

The RSL state executive (Victoria) recently past a resolution to allow access to sub-branches and the use of RSL facilities to all Australian Defence Force members in Victoria, full-time and part-time, on the production of their Service ID card.