The Returned & Services League of Australia

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

Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - 'Scholarships & Grants' and 'Commemorative Events'
Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - Community and Wellbeing Services and Veteran Wellfare Services
  • Peter Tinley outside the National Office in Camberra

    National President's Newsletter

    Each month, RSL National President Peter Tinley provides an update on what the RSL National office is working on to honour, elevate, and advocate for our veteran community. Read newsletters online and subscribe to stay informed.

  • Victoria Barracks in Sydney

    Defence Estate Divestment

    RSL Australia opposes rushed Defence estate sales, urging transparent, site-by-site decisions based on strategic need, strong financial justification, genuine public consultation, and proper transition planning to protect operational capability, heritage, and community connections.

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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.

  • RSL Membership

    The RSL is Australia’s largest ex-service organisation. For over a century, we have been serving veterans and their families. Your membership ensures we remain strong, relevant, and able to continue our vital work for another hundred years. Join the RSL and help shape our future.

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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