The Returned & Services League of Australia

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

 

 149,000+ Members

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1,095 Sub-Branches

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.

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  • ANZAC Day

    ANZAC Day

    On Anzac Day, we honour the legacy of the ANZACs and that of all who have followed in their footsteps.  On 25 April, thousands of ANZAC Day services will take place across Australia. Whether you’re travelling or staying close to home, please join us to remember.

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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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  • National Research

    The Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Scoping Study is currently underway. This is the first phase of a major two-stage study to research the impacts on veterans and their families as a result of Australian Defence Force (ADF) service since 2002.

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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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2025 Federal Election Asks

Investing in our veterans - RSL’s Five Priority requests to candidates

As Australians prepare to go to the polls on 3 May 2025, the RSL is calling on all candidates and parties to demonstrate a shared commitment to the health and wellbeing of our veterans by committing support for five key priorities. 

 Latest News

 
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France Bestows National Order of Merit on RSL Australia National President on Anzac Day.

Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) National President Greg Melick has been awarded a prestigious French honour in recognition of his exceptional leadership planning for Anzac Centenary commemorations from 2011 to 2018.

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RSL ANZAC of the Year Awards 2025

RSL Australia announces the recipients of the prestigious Anzac of the Year Awards. All four demonstrate outstanding commitment and exceptional service to their respective communities.

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110th Anniversary of Gallipoli Landing – RSL Encourages Australians to Commemorate Anzac Day

The RSL is encouraging all Australians to commemorate Anzac Day this coming Friday, 25 April 2025. This Anzac Day marks a significant anniversary – 110 years since the ANZACs landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915 during World War One, so beginning a proud history of service and sacrifice that continues to be revered more than a century later.

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Veterans and Their Families are Being Denied Timely Access to Essential Healthcare.

The RSL warns that the growing barriers veterans and their families face in accessing timely healthcare, exacerbated by a widening gap between inadequate DVA fees and the actual cost of services that deters essential healthcare providers, must be urgently addressed by the next government. This is one of the five key policy asks the RSL has presented to all parties and candidates contesting the current federal election.

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