RSL Victoria celebrates 2026 OAM recipients

RSL Victoria congratulates its members who were recognised yesterday with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of Australia Day honours.

The OAM is granted by the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement.

The following RSL members were part of the 2026 Honours list:

• Ian Kellett (Red Cliffs/Irymple RSL Sub-Branch)
• Barry Richards (Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch)
• Daryl Ryan (President Werribee RSL Sub-Branch)
• Ivan Standen (Warragul RSL Sub-Branch)
• John Watson (Bairnsdale RSL Sub-Branch)
• Colleen Marie Davis (Welfare and Appeals Officer Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch)
• William Bruns (Cohuna Leitchville RSL Sub-Branch)
• Beverley Edwards (Secretary Koo Wee Rup RSL Sub-Branch)
• Kevin O’Callaghan (Epping RSL Sub-Branch).

Congratulations to all recipients and, on behalf of the RSL network and the wider veteran community in Victoria, thank you for your care and dedication to the mission of the RSL in supporting veterans and their families across the state.