Returned & Services League of Australia

Get moving this VHW with RSL Vic

Saturday, October 16, marks the beginning of Veterans' Health Week (VHW). The theme of this year VHW is 'Get Moving.'

Your RSL

Providing the best possible support & services to all generations of Veterans in Victoria.

Celebrating 100 years of the RAAF

1921 saw the formation of the Australian Air Force (AAF), later known as the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF). There are very few people around today who will remember Australia 100 years ago, when the country marked several milestones that shaped the life we enjoy now.

Connecting with RSL Active

Through volunteering veteran Krystal Brown learnt about RSL Active, a program designed to connect like-minded veterans and their families. It gives them the opportunity to take part in events focusing on physical, psychological and social engagement.

Our Services

Veteran Central

Veteran Central is a place for Victorian veterans to interact with Ex-Service Organisations and get the support they need to maintain their wellbeing.

RSL Membership

By being an RSL member, someone always has your back and you’re surrounded by people who share your interests and embrace your differences.

Volunteer

RSL Victoria values the enormous contribution that volunteers make to our community. Learn more about volunteering with the Victorian RSL network here.

We invite you to share in their stories...

Eleven Bats

Anthony Moffitt, or Harry as he’s known, wears many hats – he is a Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment veteran, a registered psychologist, a human performance consultant, a father, husband, cricket tragic and now an author.

Stories

The Road to Recovery with RSL Active

RAAF veteran Michael Apap lifts his bow and arrow to take aim at the target ahead, and in between shots, he mingles with others, while his son Lachlan and stepdaughter Harriette are in sight also socialising and learning a new skill.

Stories

The Light Horse Memorial Park

In 1995, the idea of developing a larger area as a memorial park that would recognise the contribution made by the AIF, and particularly by the Australian Light Horse Regiments, was mooted, and in 1998 the Mitchell Shire Council established the Australian Light Horse Memorial Park.

A new lease on life

RSL Active is known for many things – a way to connect with other veterans, develop social networks, tell stories, enhance support circles and improve physical and mental health. Some, like Stuart and his family, even call it life-changing.

Ardmona’s “mystery” airman

Many Australians have researched a family member who served during wartime as a way to remember and honour their service and sacrifice, especially during the centenary years of the First World War.

Fly High with RSL Active

Despite their challenges, Father and Son veteran duo, Ian and Corin Murphy are reconnecting in a way they didn’t think was possible through RSL Active.

Poppy Appeal Volunteer

Jacqueline Pascarl is no stranger to the world of volunteering and charity. She’s spent decades championing the needs of women and children, both domestically and overseas and has helped raise millions of dollars’ worth of humanitarian aid and relief