28/10/2026
RSL NSW and partner charity RSL LifeCare Veteran Services have renewed a $3.8 million partnership to strengthen professional support for veterans and their families across NSW.
The agreement was marked at our Annual State Congress in Tamworth with a cheque presentation witnessed by delegates from across NSW, including representatives of many of the sub-Branches whose generosity made this investment possible.
We also acknowledge Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh and the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs’ significant investment in the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network.
The Commonwealth-funded Hub network demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when government and non-government organisations bring their respective strengths together in support of veterans and their families.
RSL LifeCare operates a growing network of Hubs across NSW, connecting veterans and families with services including DVA claims and advocacy, wellbeing support, employment assistance, housing and homelessness support, and opportunities for social connection.
Importantly, the partnership is about much more than funding or physical buildings.
RSL NSW sub-Branches are integral to the hub-and-spoke model. Their volunteers are embedded in local communities, build trusted relationships with veterans and families, and provide a pathway into professional services when specialist support is required.
That relationship also works in reverse, with Hubs connecting veterans back into their local RSL community for the camaraderie, connection and sense of belonging that can be so important to wellbeing.
Our $3.8 million commitment has been made possible by sub-Branches pooling their charitable resources through the Veteran Support Fund to build professional capability that benefits veterans across NSW.
It is a strong example of the Australian Government, RSL LifeCare, RSL NSW and our grassroots sub-Branch network working better together to ensure veterans and their families can access the support they need, when and where they need it.
Full details: https://rslnsw.org.au/news/3-8-million-commitment-to-strengthen-veteran-support-across-new-south-wales/
Pictured: RSL NSW CEO Mick Frewen and RSL LifeCare CEO Drew Pearce at the 2026 RSL NSW State Congress in Tamworth.
