Assistance for Serving Members
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If you have an injury or disease that you think can be related to your service, the Information Section has trained Pension Officers than can assist you in your claim for entitlements.
It does not matter which compensation Act you come under, our Pension Officers are trained in the Safety Compensation and Rehabilitation Act, the Veterans’ Entitlement Act and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
There is no cost for this service and you do not have to be a member of the RSL - just wearing the uniform will suffice!
For those in the Sydney area, call 9264 8188 to talk to a Pension Officer. For those serving outside the Sydney area, your local RSL sub Branch Pension Officer will be able to assist.
RSL Legal Aid
RSL Legal Aid is a joint initiative of the RSL and the legal profession throughout Australia. It recognises the special needs of those who have served or are currently serving in Australia’s armed forces, especially those on operational service, who may find themselves in urgent need of legal advice or guidance.
RSL Legal Aid is a referral Scheme by which all current members of the Armed Forces or the RSL may obtain “first aid” legal advice pro bono by telephone from anywhere in Australia.
In New South Wales the Legal Aid Providers are:
Law Access (for legal advice)
1300 888 529
Law Society’s Solicitor Referral Service
(for referral to a solicitor or to request pro bono assistance)
(02) 9926 0300 or 1800 357 300
RSL Welfare & Benevolent Institution
ANZAC House
245 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9264 8188
Facsimile: (02) 9264 8466
Email: wbi@rslnsw.com.au
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