Returned & Services League Victorian Branch

Nine times through hell and back

Corporal Hugh Hince, walked the Kokoda Track nine times during his WWII service with the 1st Australian War Graves Maintenance Unit. Nine times through one of the most gruelling theatres of war, searching for and retrieving the remains of soldiers lost on the frontline. His is a story of resilience and faith.

Your RSL

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

'Surreal': Veteran's rise to sporting stardom

The last five years of Lenny Redrose’s life have been a blur of "surreal” events, from sustaining a spinal cord injury and descending into a deep drug addiction, to emerging as a competitive athlete on the world’s stage.

Australians buried in Serbia honoured in ANZAC Day ceremony

This ANZAC Day, 25 April, a special ceremony was held at the British War Cemetery section of the New Cemetery in Belgrade, Serbia. In attendance were the descendants of Australians who served in Serbia during the First World War.

Our Services

Veteran Support

RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families.

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.

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There is more than one way to get involved with the RSL. Find out more here.

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It takes two

Dan and Melissa are partners in life, now the duo are also lending their passion to the Wonthaggi RSL Sub-Branch.

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Preserving Legacy, Preserving History – The War Records of Alan Clark

The Werribee RSL Sub-Branch is the custodian of something precious, the war records of WWII Veteran Alan Clark. Now with the help of the Wyndham City Council, the Sub-Branch is able to share Alan’s records with more people than ever before. Preserving a vital part of Victorian wartime history.

MUFTI

Still Serving

They are the very definition of “Serving Still” - people who not only have ties to the Australian Defence Force, but now occupy the essential role of First Responder in their communities. Meet two extraordinary individuals, driven to continue assisting Australians through their work in the emergency services and, in the process, finding immense reward and personal fulfillment.

Our Serving Nurses

As the sole survivor of the 1942 Banka Island massacre whilst serving with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Vivian Bullwinkel undoubtedly had a life of harrowing stories and experiences. In honour of all the nurses, we bring you the story of current serving nurse, Major Dianne Hutchinson.

Korea 70 Years On

Only five years after the end of the Second World War, Australia became involved in the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War” because it was largely overshadowed by WWII and Vietnam, the Korean War would involve personnel from all three service arms who would serve from 1950-1953 in defence of South Korea.

Celebrating the women of RSL Victoria

This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the work of just some of the women around our network. Read their inspiring stories here.

The journey to becoming a WWII spy

Service at Monterey base in Albert Park during World War II was top secret. Now at 96 years old, veteran Jocelyn Kelso is ready to tell her story of service.