About Us

The RSL NSW Branch was formed in 1917 and currently has 51,897 members in 403 sub-Branches throughout NSW.

The State Headquarters is located at –

ANZAC House
245 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000

Telephone: (02) 9264 8188
Facsimile: (02) 9264 8466
Email:

Mission Statement

RSL NSW exists to provide for the well-being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving and ex-serving Defence Force Personnel and their dependants and promote Government and Community awareness of the need for a stable and progressive Australia.

Objectives

  • Provide effective and efficient management of the League’s assets and resources for the benefit of its members and of the serving members of the ADF.
  • Provide Welfare and Advocacy services to serving and ex-service persons and their dependants.
  • Assist all serving and ex-serving men and women in need of support.
  • Provide a support base to encourage future membership of the League.
  • Support the provision of commemoration and remembrance of those who have served our Country.
  • Encourage fellowship and mateship for members of the League.
  • Act as an effective lobby group to Government.
  • Provide moral and active support for the ADF by:-
    • Promotion of fair pay, allowances and benefits for ADF personnel.
    • Provision of comfort parcels for ADF members serving overseas by through the RSL Australian Forces Overseas Fund.
    • Provision of Honorary membership of the League for the ensuing year for members of the ADF returning from operational or peace keeping duties.
    • Promotion of loyalty and pride for Australia, the Crown and the Australian Flag.
  • Co-operation with other ex-service organisations.
  • Support the education of the Australia’s youth in the achievements of our Armed Forces.

Act of Incorporation

The Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL NSW Branch) is incorporated under an Act of Parliament Act 39 of 1935.

http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/viewtop/inforce/act+39+1935+FIRST+0+N/