Richmond RSL Sub-Branch

08/04/2026

ANZAC SERVICES RICHMOND

02/04/2026

Would you like to know more about the National ESO Peak Body?

You’re invited to join our next Community Information Session where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from:

- Alison McLaren | Deputy Secretary Veteran, Family, and Stakeholder Experience Group
- Nick Booth MVO | National ESO Peak Body Project

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/04/2026

📣 Operation Rosemary 2026 is less than a month away and Sydney Legacy is still looking for volunteers to lend a hand.

Every Anzac Day, Legacy offers sprigs of rosemary to the community as a symbol of remembrance for those who served and sacrificed. Many people choose to give in return, helping Legacy continue its support for veterans’ families. Our rosemary is generously donated by Harris Farm Markets.

How can you show your support?

Give a few hours of your time to help prepare the rosemary or hand it out on Anzac Day. You can also order a rosemary tray for your workplace, school, pub, club or hotel.

Volunteer now or order you tray here 👉 https://ow.ly/3V1H50YoTQW

02/04/2026

The Poppy Shop is at Castletown shopping centre Townsville today, come say hello!

You’ll find us near Lowes, and we’d love to see you stop by!

Browse our gorgeous range of unique Poppy-themed items — badges, scrunchies, scarves, earrings, keyrings, and so much more. Perfect for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

Every purchase supports the Women Veterans Network Australia, so when you shop with us, you’re making a real difference.


Janelle Poole MP Natalie Marr MP Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Serving Our Community

31/03/2026

Poppies or Rosemary for ANZAC Day?

Both poppies and rosemary are symbols of remembrance, and it's common to see both worn on ANZAC Day. However, rosemary is the traditional symbol of remembrance to wear on ANZAC Day in Australia.

Why?
▪ Because rosemary grows wild on the Gallipoli peninsula, so it has special significance to ANZAC Day.
▪ Because the Australian Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League (the forerunner to the RSL) passed a resolution to recognise the poppy as the international memorial flower to be worn on 11 November, and so the poppy is formally associated with Remembrance Day.

31/03/2026

📖Have you ever wondered about your family’s military history?

With ANZAC Day approaching, the Australian War Memorial Research Centre has some great tips to guide your research journey.

👉Read more: https://anzacspirit.com.au/blog/exploring-military

31/03/2026

The Senate Committee inquiry into the Management of Defence estate assets has a deadline: submissions must be received by 17 April 2026.

It's a tight turnaround, and RSL Australia is moving fast.

We are working directly with RSL State and Territory Branches to build a unified submission that reflects the views of our entire network.

The contributions many of you shared over recent weeks are being incorporated into that submission. Your input is shaping what we put to the Committee.

RSL Australia is committed to holding the Government to account on this.

The decision to divest 67 Defence estate sites, the most significant reform to the Defence estate in Australian history, must be accompanied by genuine transparency and proper community consultation.

We intend to make that case clearly.

We'll keep you updated on our social channels and through the President's Newsletter. Not signed up yet? rslaustralia.org/presidents-newsletter

31/03/2026

28/03/2026

😊 Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Community!

☕ Coffee & Chats – Every Monday!

Join us at the Hawkesbury Veteran & Family Hub from 10:30–11:30AM for a warm cuppa, biscuits, and good company.

Veterans, ADF members, and their families are welcome to help themselves to our barista‑style coffee machine and selection of treats.

No booking needed – just drop in, relax, and connect.
We’d love to see you there! 💙
Join the community and see what the hub is all about! 😊

28/03/2026

🔥 What’s lined up at the Hub this April?

28/03/2026

The Yarramundi Veterans Shed has changed its Face Book page name to Defence and Emergency Services Veterans Shed - Western Sydney. Our official name change won't take effect for a few months.
Our new address is 312 Londonderry Rd, Richmond (at the Richmond Racing Club grounds).
We meet every Thursday at 10am until 4pm. (This week the meet is on Wednesday due to Easter)
We will soon start meeting on other days as well.
We are currently renovating the building we have been given at the RRC to use for a meeting room, kitchen and office.
By late this year we will have a shed erected to use as a workshop.
Come along, have a cuppa and a chat and/or help out with the renovations.
Exciting times for the DESVS.
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch
Bunnings North Penrith
Penrith RSL
Nepean Men's Shed
Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA)
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch
Windsor and District RSL Sub Branch
Hawkesbury City Council
Pulse 89.9FM Radio
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
Parklea Sand & Soil
Susan Templeman MP
Robyn Preston MP
Sarah McMahon - Deputy Mayor of Hawkesbury
Glossodia's Country Fresh Meats
Melissa McIntosh MP
Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative Ltd
Kennards Hire
JME Excavations
Nepean Naval & Maritime Museum
St John of God Richmond Hospital
Richmond RSL Sub-Branch

25/03/2026

📣 New Seniors & Veterans Exercise Classes!
We’re excited to announce that our new exercise classes — led by the expert team at Greater Western Sydney Physiology — EVERY Wednesday at 9am.

These sessions are designed to support mobility, strength, wellbeing, and social connection in a safe and supportive environment.

👉 To register:
📞 02 4570 7530
📧 [email protected]

Costs:
• DVA Gold Card – FREE
• DVA White Card – GP referral required
• Non‑DVA clients – $7 per class
Tag someone who would love to join!