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RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families.
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Vision
Every veteran in Victoria is respected and supported, together with their families.
Mission
To provide the best possible support and services to all generations of veterans and their families in Victoria.
OUR REASON
At RSL Victoria, we do our best to show veterans and their families that, no matter how vulnerable they are; no matter how hopeless their situations may feel, they have reserves of strength to be proud of, and that seeking help is a big demonstration of that strength. We strive to make sure they know they are not alone, and that we are here to support them.
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The ongoing support of the RSL community has a transformative impact on the lives of vulnerable veterans and their families across Victoria and fuels our efforts in advocacy, awareness and the championing of change.
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Your donation allows the RSL to tailor specialist services to the needs of our current and former service men and women, and their families. Examples include:
- Crisis accommodation for at risk veterans
- Financial assistance for families in need
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Assistance with accessing pension entitlements
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Testimonials
When you are sitting there in the cold or in the rain fundraising for the ANZAC or Poppy Appeal, selling badges, selling poppies, taking donations, or making a donation, this is what it’s for – supporting veterans in times of need.
Ben Vahland
The money we’re able to raise is to help people, and that’s why the RSL exists. Being able to give that money to a veteran who might need a home renovation, or some mental health sessions or whatever it might be, it’s nice to be able to pay it forward.
Amy Meldrum
Everything could have been a lot worse… but I had a wife who pulled me into line and the RSL did the same.
Barry Meldrum
Veteran
The only reason I was able to get TPI (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated) status, a pension and Gold Card was through an Advocate at the RSL, people who deal with DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs), the paperwork and processes. I had a very good Advocate.
James Farquharson
Veteran and Sub-Branch Appeals Officer
They (Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch) came to see me while I was in hospital, and said they’re here to support me, whatever I need. They approached my mum and said, ‘We’re here to support you, however you need it’.
Joel Sardi
Veteran
For the RSL to present him (Pete) with his full medals and the badges, I was just as shocked as Pete was when they came down and presented them to him.
Carla Richardson
defence spouse and Melton RSL Sub-Branch member
Without the RSL I’d hate to think what the end of his time would have looked like… The RSL tended to him when his own family couldn’t.
Dale
cousin of a veteran
When I walked out of that office, I felt like I was floating, knowing that we were going to keep the house and we weren’t going to be homeless. I got into the car and cried because of all the help that was available. If it wasn’t for the RSL, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I’d either be on the streets, or I’d be dead.
Stuart Chandler
Veteran
The RSL offers myself and all my fellow brothers and sisters that served an ability to get help, and I think that’s the biggest thing we need to drive. That’s where my passion comes in now knowing how it all connects and what the ZRSL does for the individual. It’s something people need to understand – the RSL is going to be there for them.
Jamie Wolf
Wodonga RSL Sub-Branch President
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The Rsl Isn’t A Building. It Is A Community.
The RSL in Victoria is a community of people and Sub-Branches united by their shared values of mateship, commemoration, and support of each other. Explore how you can get involved with the RSL here.
