Media release: RSL Victoria and Woolworths launch ANZAC Appeal in Wangaratta
RSL Victoria and Woolworths have marked the start of the supermarket’s support for the 2025 ANZAC Appeal, with the launch of its regional campaign at Woolworths’ Wangaratta store.
The partnership between the RSL and Woolworths is now in its 11th year. Customers can purchase badges and wristbands from today, with all funds going to the RSL to support veterans and their families.
Woolworths Wangaratta store manager Allison Stone knows the importance of the appeal and the support it provides, being a veteran herself.
“Having served in the Australian Navy for seven years and coming from a family with a service history going back six generations, I’m very proud to be part of this year’s appeal,” Ms Stone said.
“As a veteran I understand the adjustment that is required to return to civilian life and the difficulties that many ex-service men and women find.
“I was fortunate to be able to land a job with Woolworths that has resulted in a seventeen-year career, but not everyone is as lucky as me.”
“It’s a really proud moment to have my employer Woolworths support the ANZAC Appeal in a genuine way that will raise funds to help those veterans doing it tough.”
Andrew Kay, Senior Vice President of the Wangaratta RSL, says funding from the ANZAC Appeal is becoming more important to Sub-Branches.
“Across the state the demand for support from the RSL is growing, which is consistent with what was sadly articulated through the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide,” Mr Kay said.
“The ANZAC Appeal is the major annual RSL fundraiser and is crucial to making sure Wangaratta RSL has the resources to deal with the issues of local veterans.”
“Having Woolworths involved is a boost for the RSL, ensuring the ANZAC Appeal is front of mind over the next few weeks when people are doing their grocery shopping.”
This year’s campaign will see 20 cents for every pack of ANZAC Biscuits sold from Woolworths Bakery from April 23-25 go to the Appeal, while proceeds from Bakers Finest ANZAC Biscuits, both the tins and packets, will go to RSL Australia.
Woolworths has been a supporter of the ANZAC Appeal for more than 10 years. and helped raise $13.6 million over that time, which has been distributed nationally based on where sales were generated. Customers have purchased 2.7 million ANZAC and Poppy Appeal products to wear and show their support for veterans and their families.
Woolworths will promote the ANZAC Appeal via an in-store marketing campaign, with a media value of $1.1 million across digital screens, posters, landscape point-of-sale tickets, and in-store radio.
About the ANZAC Appeal
The ANZAC Appeal is the national fundraiser to support veterans.
This support includes advocacy to help gain compensation for physical and mental health injuries through service, assistance with day-to-day medical support and employment, social support for veterans and families, and programs that promote physical health and social connection like RSL Active.
Donations to the ANZAC Appeal go back to the state or territory RSL where the donation was made.
For more information contact: RSL VICTORIA MEDIA, Shannon Gill, 0460 295 364
REGIONAL LOCATIONS OF ANZAC DAY ACTVITY
Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads, 9:00am
Briagolong RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: ANZAC Park, Avon Street, Briagolong, 6:00am and 10:30am
Camperdown RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- Soldiers Memorial, Manifold Street, Camperdown, 6:00am.
- Outside Lifeline Opportunity Shop, Pike Street, Camperdown, 9:45am
Cobram Barooga RSL Sub-Branch
Service location:
- Cobram and District War Memorial, William Street, Cobram, 5:55am
- Cobram and District War Memorial, 14 Punt Rd, Cobram 9:45am
- Sporties Barooga, 10 Burkinshaw Street, Barooga NSW, 12:00pm
Cohuna/Leitchville RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Market St, Cohuna, 5:45am and 9:00am
Drysdale RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: Drysdale Cenotaph, High Street, Drysdale, 11:00am
Dunolly and Bealiba RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- The Cenotaph, Broadway, Dunolly, 10:45 am
- Broadway, Dunolly, 5:40am
Harrow RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: 50 Blair St, Harrow, 10:30am
Heywood RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Edgar Street, Heywood, 10:00am
Kilmore-Wallan RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- The Cenotaph, Skehan Pl, Kilmore, 6am and 11am
- The Cenotaph, 64 High Street, Wallan, 6am and 9:15am
Lakes Entrance RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, 6:00am and 11:00am
Longwarry RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph at the rail crossing Longwarry
Lorne RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: ANZAC Memorial Park, Mountjoy Pde, Lorne, 7:00 and 11:00am
Metung RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: Village Green, 60 Metung Rd, Metung, 6:00am and 11:00am
Moe RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Albert Street, Moe, 6:00am and 11:00am
Mount Beauty RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty Victoria, 7.00am
- The Cenotaph, Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty, Victoria, 11.00am
Nhill RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Victoria Street, Nhill, 6:15am and 11:00am
Norlane RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- 51 Plume Street, Norlane, 6:00am
- 29-31 Rose Avenue, Norlane, 9:30am
Numurkah RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- Marungi Memorial Park, Labuan Rd. Marungi, 2:00pm Sunday 20 April
- Waaia Memorial Gardens, Waaia Bearii Rd, Waaia, 8:00am
- Numurkah Memorial Park, Saxton St, Numurkah, 6:00am and 11:00
- The Pioneers Lodge, Katamatite Rd, Numurkah, 11:00am 24 April
- Karinya Home for the Aged, 96 Main Rd, Lancefield, 2:00pm
Ocean Grove RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Ocean Grove Park, Ocean Grove, 6:00am and 10:00am
Piangil RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Hall St, Piangil, 9:30am
Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- Ocean View carpark, Hesse St, Queenscliff, 5:45am
- The Cenotaph, Kirk Rd, Pt. Lonsdale, 9:00am
- Fort Queenscliff, Cnr King &, Gellibrand St, Queenscliff, 11:00am
Sea Lake RSL Sub-Branch
Service location:
- The Cenotaph, Cnr Horace & Best Streets, Sea Lake. 5:45am
- 96 Horace Street, Sea Lake 3533, 10:30am
Seymour RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: Seymour RSL Sub-Branch, 2 Station Street, Seymour, 6:00am and 10:00am
Terang RSL Sub-Branch
Service location:
- Dawn Service, RSL Hall, 1 Shadforth Street, Terang, 5:45am.
- Service at RSL Hall, 1 Shadforth Street, Terang, 10:00am
Tongala RSL Sub-Branch
Service location:
- RSL Tongala Sub-Branch, 21 Mangan St, Tongala, 6:30am.
- Tongala Shire Hall, Mangan St, Tongala, 10:00am
Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: Wangaratta Cenotaph, Cnr of Ovens and Docker Streets.
- Dawn Service, 6:00am.
- ANZAC Parade step off 10:40am, from Wangaratta RSL, 2-4 Templeton St to Cenotaph, Service commences at 11:00am
Wodonga RSL Sub-Branch
- Service location: The Cenotaph, Woodland Grove, Wodonga, 5:55am and 11:00am
Yarram RSL Sub-Branch
Service locations:
- Dawn Service – Memorial Park, Port Albert, 6:00am
- ANZAC Day Parade and Commemorative Service – 1 The Cenotaph, Commercial Rd, Yarram, 10:50am
