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Reflection and apology

RSL Victoria shares a statement of reflection and apology

Leadership and collaboration

Today, RSL Victoria hosted its second Ex-Service Organisation (ESO) Combined Forum for 2022.

Remembering the Montevideo Maru

80 years on from Australia’s worst maritime disaster, the town of Stanhope has unveiled a lasting artistic tribute.

Census sheds light on Australia's veteran population

Australian veterans have been counted in the Census for the first time in 110 years.

New Leadership

Meet Sue Cattermole the new CEO of RSL Victoria.

National Volunteer Week

This National Volunteer Week, RSL Victoria thanks the thousands of volunteers across the state who so generously give their time to the critical work of the RSL.

Honour and Praise

President of the Dandenong-Cranbourne Sub-Branch, John Wells OAM, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal

Terry Powers On

RSL Victoria would like to congratulate Terry Power from the Epping Sub-Branch on receiving a National Certificate of Merit with Gold Badge.

RSL stalwart honoured

While many know the incredible work of RSL Victoria’s Compensation and Welfare Support Manager Jeff Jackson, today he has been recognised for his long and remarkable career with the Australian Defence Force.

Under Construction

Construction is underway on a multi-million-dollar, purpose built veteran hub in Victoria’s north-east.

ANZAC Day at the MCG

Collingwood has taken out the ANZAC Day clash against Essendon in front of the biggest crowd at the MCG since 2019.

Thousands march in Melbourne on ANZAC Day

Thousands have participated in the traditional ANZAC Day march in Melbourne this year

Commemoration at the ANZAC Day eve clash

As has been tradition since 2015 when the first ANZAC Day Eve match began, the Melbourne Demons will take on the Richmond Tigers in what has become part of the AFL ANZAC Round.

ANZAC Appeal Volunteers Out In Force In Melbourne

Meet some of the wonderful volunteers fundraising for the RSL's annual ANZAC Appeal in Melbourne this year

ANZAC Appeal message

As you honour and commemorate this ANZAC Day, we ask you to consider those members of our veteran family who may find themselves in need of help.

ANZAC Appeal Volunteers Takeover the Melbourne CBD

Meet some of the wonderful volunteers fundraising for the RSL's annual ANZAC Appeal in Melbourne this year

Heading Away for the ANZAC Day Long Weekend? There are Many Places to Commemorate Across our State

From Cenotaphs to cliff tops there are ANZAC Day services happening right across Victoria

A Proud March Home

RSL Victoria State President, Dr Robert Webster OAM, discusses what the Melbourne march on ANZAC Day means to him

A special message to RSL Sub-Branches and Volunteers from Pete Smith

RSL Victoria Fundraising Manager Peter Smith OAM would like to thank RSL Sub-Branches and their wonderful volunteers for their support of the ANZAC Appeal.

THE TRADITIONS OF ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day services are rich in military protocol and tradition. But do you know what these traditions mean and how they came about?

Limited edition ANZAC biscuit tins now available in supermarkets across the nation

Seven limited edition ANZAC biscuit tins have just dropped in supermarkets across the nation. Will you collect them all?

ANZAC Day in Melbourne

RSL Victoria has announced that a traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service, March and commemorative service will return to Melbourne this yea

Surf’s up with RSL Active

Veterans from the army, navy and air force have taken to one of Mornington Peninsula’s famous surf beaches as part of a month long RSL Active program.

Shoulder to Shoulder always

Afghan interpreters and Victorian veterans are set to face off in a friendly T20 spectacular.

February Veteran Support

Everyday RSL Victoria provides services and supports to veterans and their families when in need. Click here and learn what our support during February looked like.

Encore! Encore! An encore for Rock for Reflection and Remembrance

Under sunny, blue skies and in the grounds of Victoria’s iconic landmark the Shrine of Remembrance, hundreds of people gathered for a day in support of veterans.

Rock for Reflection and Remembrance

In what’s thought to be an Australian-first, a concert by veterans for veterans and their families will take place at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.

Still Serving

RSL Victoria congratulates Darebin RSL President Robert Cross on receiving Life Membership with Gold Badge.

January Veteran Support

For over 100 years, RSL Victoria has been improving the lives of veterans and their families.

RSL Active’s comeback at Bentleigh RSL

Bentleigh RSL Sub-Branch hosted their first RSL Active event for 2022, in what was a great day out for veterans and their families.

RSL Victoria welcomes Victorian Government investment in veteran wellbeing

RSL Victoria has welcomed a $500,000 funding boost to veteran wellbeing as the veteran community grapples with the ongoing Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

We’re hiring

RSL Victoria begins the recruitment process for a new CEO.

Ready to Race

To the beat of a drum, veterans and their families recently headed out for a day of dragon boat racing with RSL Active.

RSL Sub-Branches hit hard by Omicron

Mildura and Lakes Entrance RSL Sub-Branches share how Omicron has impacted the tourist season

Wodonga Citizen of the Year David Martin OAM

RSL Victoria's David Martin OAM has been named Wodonga's Citizen of the Year for 2022.

2022 Australia Day Honours

RSL Victoria congratulates its members recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.

CATCH OF THE DAY

RSL Active is well and truly under way for 2022.

December veteran support

For over 100 years, RSL Victoria has been improving the lives of veterans and their families.

RSL Active's Melbourne city kayaking tour

Our latest RSL Active event took participants on a scenic tour of Melbourne via the Yarra.

RSL Active at the AFL Wheelchair Representative Games

Not deterred by the postponement of the National Wheelchair AFL competition, RSL Active got together with the Victorian Wheelchair Football League, to organise the 2021 Victorian AFL Wheelchair Representative Games.

November Veteran Support

For over 100 years, RSL Victoria has been improving the lives of veterans and their families.

Top honours for Invictus Games competitors

Nine Victorian Invictus Games competitors have received the Australian Sports Medal at a presentation hosted by RSL Victoria.

2022 AFL ANZAC Appeal Round

The AFL has announced a massive line-up for the 2022 ANZAC Appeal round as part of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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.

Congratulations to James Slattery, recipient of the RSL's highest civilian award

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.

Veteran support during October 2021

For over 100 years, RSL Victoria has been improving the lives of veterans and their families by providing advocacy, wellbeing and welfare support.

Kyneton RSL’s Remembrance Day display

Kyneton RSL and Kyneton Art Group team up to commemorate Remembrance Day through art.

Remember to Remember

As we pause for one minute's silence on Remembrance Day, let us acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our veterans and continue to strive for the peace they so bravely fought for.

The travelling 100: The final stop

RSL Victoria has found a memorable and unique way to mark the centenary of the Poppy Appeal, by creating a life-sized 100 covered in poppies.

Nhill turns red for Remembrance Day

Nhill RSL Sub-Branch has turned the town red with more than 25,000 poppies decorating the town in honour of Remembrance Day.

RSL Victoria's Annual State Remembrance Service

RSL Victoria hosted the annual State Remembrance Service on Sunday, November 7, at the Springvale Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery to remember all our Veterans in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

The travelling 100: Part Two

The travelling 100 has been making its way around Victoria. Here are some highlights from metro Melbourne and its surrounds.

September veteran support

Everyday RSL Victoria provides services and support to veterans and their families when in need. Click here and learn what our support during September looked like.

9News and RSL Victoria partner to celebrate 100 years of the Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal is set to reach more Victorian's than ever before with the support of Nine.

The travelling 100

If you happen to see a life-sized ‘100’ popping up around Victoria, you aren’t dreaming. It’s RSL Victoria dreaming big.

That's a wrap on Veterans' Health Week 2021

Whether you walked, ran, danced, or cooked your way through Veterans’ Health Week, there was something on offer for everyone across Victoria.

Warragul RSL Sub-Branch gets veterans moving with its inaugural Veterans Golf Day

Participants from across all services joined in for the day, including the oldest veteran on the golf course that day - 87-year-old National Serviceman Bill Pyle.

DVA and RSL Victoria partner on Veterans' Health Week 2021

Veteran health and wellbeing are at the forefront of the RSL’s work, but for one week every year, a federal government initiative throws a spotlight on this important work through Veterans’ Health Week (VHW).

Get moving this Veterans' Health Week with RSL Vic

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