Eildon RSL - Sub Branch

18/08/2026

Alexandra RSL, cenotaph for Vietnam Veterans Day 2026.
Today, 18th August 2026, we mark Vietnam Veterans' Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. On this day in 1966, 108 Australian & New Zealand soldiers of D company, 6RAR, stood against overwhelming odds in a rubber plantation under torrential rain. Outnumbered more than twenty to one, they held firm through fierce fighting, supported by artillery and a courageous relief force. Eighteen Australians were killed and many more wounded. Their courage remains one of the defining moments of Australia's Vietnam War.
We honour all who served - 60,000 Australians who answered the call between 1962 and 1975, those who never came home, and those who carried the physical and invisible scars of service for decades after. Many returned to a divided nation that did not always welcome them. Today we remember them with the respect they always deserved.
To every Vietnam veteran and their families: thank you. Your service, sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lest we forget.

03/08/2026

All welcome to attend the service for Vietnam veterans, hosted by our neighbouring Alexandra RSL. Service will be held 18th August at the Alexandra War Memorial, Leckie Park 11am. Followed by light refreshments at Alexandra RSL.

20/06/2026

06/06/2026

Dear Members
This is a reminder that our next social event is scheduled for this coming Thursday 11 June at the Rubicon Hotel, 5.45-6pm for dinner.
Cost of the meal and drinks is at member expense. All members and partners are welcome.
I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards
Sue
Sue McLaurin
Secretary/Treasurer

27/05/2026

A child's perspective.

28/04/2026

A few more photos from Anzac Day Service, taken by TANS Photography, I can pass on their number if you want a higher quality copy.

28/04/2026

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25/04/2026

Anzac Day 2026 – Eildon
It was a beautiful morning in Eildon today, with clear skies and sunshine greeting a large turnout for the Anzac Day service. The ceremony opened strongly with an excellent address by RSL President John Hughes, followed by a deeply moving and heartfelt story from Mark Howard. His delivery was so powerful that it felt as though we were right there witnessing the events unfold. A huge thank you once again to Eva Nicoloudis for her beautiful rendition of both the Australian and New Zealand national anthems, and to her brother Leo for his performance of the Last Post on the bugle. Thank you also to all those who laid wreaths, and to the wonderful Eildon community for coming together to honour our fallen in such a respectful and meaningful way.
Lest We Forget.

01/04/2026

Email received from the Soldier On team.

WOW... what an incredible journey we've been on! 🤩

On behalf of the entire team at Soldier On, I wanted to say THANK YOU for joining the March On community.

Thanks to our community, our veterans and their families know they are never alone – we stand strong with them. 💪

Together, we have walked more than 800,000km and raised a record-breaking $3,150,000 (and still counting!) to fund life-saving mental health programs and services to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives. 🎉🎉🎉

We've been truly overwhelmed by the generosity, commitment and support from this one of a kind community.

Moira, I'll be in touch again in a couple of weeks to announce the final fundraising figure.

In the meantime, your fundraising page will remain open until the end of April if you’d like collect any donations, or if you'd like to log any kilometres for your challenge.

Once again, THANK YOU for being part of March On. Together, we are stronger.

With gratitude,
Tegan