RSL Woden Valley Sub-Branch

03/09/2026

A fantastic Transition Seminar for ADF Veterans and Families yesterday coordinated the by Joint Transition Authority. As well as meeting with veterans and discussing employment and wellbeing support from RSL Australian Capital Territory and other State Branches, we engaged with RSL LifeCare, Soldier On Australia, Veteran Employment Program, UNSW and Australian Catholic University among other discussing how to support our veterans and their families.

One message rang loud and clear from those discussions: Whatever 'badge' we wear, we are committed to working better together for our veterans. We look forward to the next Seminar and further opportunities to connect.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Give the gift of independence.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

12/02/2026

This Saturday is Valentine's Day - many of those in the Defence community know that love doesn’t pause for distance, duty or deployment. Let's think of all the military families whose love endures every challenge 💕

📸 L to R: Australian War Memorial 137997, 001224, 113029, P01813.178

12/02/2026

This photo is of the Womens' Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) birthday parade at Victoria Barracks, Sydney (1969).

On 12 February, 1951, the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) was established to cover a manpower shortage due to the Korean War and national service.

During the late 1970s, female soldiers began to be integrated into the Australian Army, and in early 1985, the WRAAC was disbanded.

There are reunion events taking place to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps over the next few days. We wish all members and families a wonderful reunion. We thank you for your service, your legacy, and the path you forged for future generations of women in uniform.

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

They didn’t choose to serve – but when Australia called, they answered.

Seventy-five years ago, the first cohort of young Australians were registered under the 1951 National Service Scheme.

On Saturday, 14 February, we honour their service and that of all who were called up for national service in the 1951-1959 and 1965-1972 schemes.

Read the full statement on our website: https://www.rslaustralia.org/latest-news/rsl-joining-in-honouring-national-servicemen

📷 - Group portrait of National Servicemen at a service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on 9 February 2025.