Returned & Services League Victorian Branch

Defence on the storm front

While the Australian Defence Force’s primary role is to defend and protect Australia, it also provides assistance through its capabilities and resources in times of natural disasters, as we have seen countless times.

Your RSL

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

Greg Mead 2021 Meritorious Service Medal recipient

Greg Mead OAM has become the first member of the Phillip Island Sub-Branch to receive the RSL’s highest honour – the Meritorious Service Medal.

A top honour for a top bloke

More than 50 years ago, Thomas Murphy, OAM, went looking for a watering hole. What he found was so much more.

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.

Royal Commission

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has begun. RSL Victoria has created this hub of information about the Royal Commission, including our submission and a range of support services available.

We invite you to share in their stories...

RSL Advocacy Here For You

Lynne McCullagh is a changed woman. After 43 years of living day to day, her future is more secure than it’s ever been.

Stories

Quite the comeback

Movement is medicine for Rye Shawcroft, and this Veterans' Health Week we are exploring how getting moving, with programs like RSL Active, can help improve the health and wellbeing of veterans.

Stories

Life after service

Life has thrown Justin Watts its fair share of challenges, but with the RSL's help he’s overcome them all and now hopes to inspire other veterans to seek support.

Gardening for wellbeing

Gardens have long been a source of solace, particularly for people who have suffered trauma. Whether it’s sprouting seeds on your windowsill, tending to plants in your backyard, or perusing a public garden, there is something deeply satisfying about being connected to nature.

Meet National Certificate of Merit with Gold Badge recipient James Slattery

Longtime barman and volunteer at the Lilydale RSL, James Slattery, has received the National Certificate of Merit with Gold Badge: The RSL's highest civilian award.

Site selected for the Tim Fischer Veterans and their Families Wellbeing Centre

RSL Victoria has purchased 149 High Street, Wodonga. The site will become the Tim Fischer Veterans and their Families Wellbeing Centre after renovations are completed in 2022.

Hear us: RSL Victoria urges Royal Commission to be a force for change

RSL Victoria welcomes the commencement of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (The Royal Commission)