RSL Victoria Appoints Lucy Saaroni as Chief of Veteran and Family Services
RSL Victoria has appointed Lucy Saaroni as its new Chief of Veteran and Family Services.
As a proud veteran, Ms Saaroni brings lived experience of her military service, including operational deployments, and a strong personal connection to the role which leads RSL Victoria’s veteran services portfolio.
She joins RSL Victoria with a distinguished career in leadership and community service, holding senior executive roles with Vinnies Victoria and the Country Fire Authority (CFA), where she led large-scale service delivery and community-focused initiatives.
In addition to her executive leadership experience, she currently serves as a Board Member of Vasey RSL Care and Vasey Housing Victoria, and is a member of the Victorian Veterans Council, reflecting her deep commitment to the wellbeing of the veteran community.
The appointment reflects RSL Victoria’s ongoing commitment to delivering impactful, veteran-centric programs and services and to building a strong future for the veteran community.
Ms Saaroni will start the new role on 15 July 2026.
Sue Cattermole – RSL Victoria CEO
“RSL Victoria exists to support veterans and their families, so Lucy’s appointment is vital as we implement new service models that provide consistently better outcomes for Victorian veterans.
“Lucy’s background and career experience make her the ideal person to ensure high-quality, accessible, and responsive support for veterans and their families across Victoria.”
Lucy Saaroni – RSL Victoria Chief of Veteran and Family Services
“I am deeply honoured to take on this role with RSL Victoria, an organisation with a proud 110-year history of standing beside veterans and their families.”
“As an Australian Army veteran myself, this role has deep personal meaning. I know the strength, sacrifice and diversity of the veteran community, and I am committed to ensuring our services are shaped around the real lives, needs and aspirations of veterans and families across Victoria.”
“I am excited to work alongside RSL members, Sub-Branches, partners and the broader veteran sector to build services that are practical, compassionate and fit for the future.”
