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Offering access to military-related pension/compensation/welfare services & camaraderie to all who have worn an Aust.

military uniform (regular and reserve) & their families. The St Marys sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League is a vibrant and active group which is deeply involved in a variety of community activities in the St Marys district, in addition to providing the usual highly skilled welfare and advocacy (pension claims, etc.) assistance to Defence Force and ex-service men and women. Welfare activity on behalf of the sub-Branch is carried out by qualified Welfare Officers from the Vietnam Veterans Association, St Marys Outpost, with whom the sub-Branch maintains a close relationship. This service is available to any Defence Service or ex-Service person, whether they served in Australia or were involved in any conflict, in either the Regular or Reserve Forces. Advocacy and pension claim activity on behalf of the sub-Branch is also carried out by qualified Pension and Advocacy Officers from the Vietnam Veterans Association, St Marys Outpost. This assistance is available to any Defence Service or ex-Service person, whether they served in Australia or were involved in any conflict, in either the Regular or Reserve Forces. Pension Officers are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (8am till noon) in the ‘station building’ at the Train in the grounds of St Marys Diggers Club.

02/11/2026

Hi Everyone,

The Department of Defence is holding a second community information session about the divestment of Lancer Barracks and Timor Barracks.

This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives and receive an update about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

It would really help us to get as many people as possible to this information session and provides you with an opportunity to share with the government why they should NOT divest Lancer Barracks.

Thursday 5 November 2026

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Defence address and Q&A at 6 pm

Light refreshments will be served

Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church Street, Parramatta 2150 NSW

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/delivering-future-estate/community-information-sessions/register

31/10/2026

School Scholarship Awards - 24th Year

Last Thursday evening, St Marys RSL sub-Branch celebrated with student winners of this year's Colin Shepherd OAM School Scholarship Program, where 113 attended including the Scholarship winners, their family and teachers as well as our award presenters and of course a good number of our sub-Branch members.

The formal event proceeded with a splendid Tribute from Abby of St Clair High School, detailing the value that her scholarship provided to her studies and now readiness for her final HSC exam.

This was followed by a special award to Stevenie Harman who, in her dedicated teaching role at Colyton High School, contributed significantly to shape our Scholarship Program from its infancy 24 years ago. Stevenie is currently on extended leave but was able to join us for the evening.

Our Presenters for this event included Judy Shepherd (widow of Col Shepherd, past President of our RSL sub-Branch), Jackie Greenow OAM (Patron of our sub-Branch), Stevenie Harman, Garion Thain (on behalf of Patron, Prue Car MP) and Mark Rusev (on behalf of Patron, Tanya Davies MP).

Students from St Clair High, Erskine Park High, Emmaus College, Colyton High and Cambridge Park High Schools were congratulated for the tremendous efforts in producing high-quality submissions. They were individually presented with Certificates and the school representative received the School Shield bearing their students alongside previous years' winners.

Gilgandra High School is also a long-term participant in the Program, but due to the geographic distance the winning students were unable to be present. Representatives from the RSL sub-Branch will travel to Gilgandra next month to present their awards.

After thanking the various dedicated teachers who continue to encourage student participation in the Program, we now look forward celebrating the 25th anniversary of the program in 2027.

RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club

31/10/2026

WOT'S ON IN NOVEMBER? ...

A brief overview of Activities within our sub-Branch for November - please consider joining in where you can ...
* Friday 6th - Barefoot Bowls - 1000hrs at Diggers Club - partners also welcome - last one for 2026.
* Wednesday 11th - (1) Remembrance Day Service 1015hrs arrival for a 1040 Service (Guitars4Vets Train Wrecks providing a musical prelude) - as usual, no post-Service function but you are encouraged to catch up with comrades. All welcome.
(2) General Meeting 1800hrs for 1830 start - discuss 2027 Budget issues, etc - fish-n-chips supper - all veterans welcome.
* Saturday 14th - WalknTalk with a Delicious Breakfast to follow - 0730hrs start - at the Veterans Support Centre (The Train) - last one for 2026. Veterans and your family are welcome - please let Leanne M at The Train know for catering.
* Thursday 26th - normally the end-of-month BBQ Breakfast BUT, cancelled for November (disregard the mention on the Calendar attached) - next one to be January 2027.

We hope to see you at some of these ...

RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club

21/10/2026

Veterans Health Week - Annual Riverwalk at Penrith

With the weather truly on our side, our annual Riverwalk Event at the Nepean River this morning was a great success.

Fifty-one veterans/partners signed up to a brief and well-focused talk/discussion on practical ways to exercise, before they all moved off for a scenic walk or stroll along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve - some chose to do the full bridge to bridge circuit while others were a bit more cautious.

They all then enjoyed a delicious healthy seafood lunchbox while chatting in the clear outdoor setting.

A huge 'THANK YOU' to Anna at EastBank Fish and Chips for allowing us to use the Restaurant for the talk and for delicious meal in the alfresco area. And Thank You to our terrific EP's Rachel and Mirna for their continued support of veteran health - we look forward to the next 'chapter' of their combined knowledge, in 2027.

This year we enjoyed the company of veterans/partners from Penrith and Glenbrook RSL sub-Branches as well.

The event was co-sponsored by our St Marys RSL sub Branch and City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch.

East bank Fish n Chips
RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch

19/10/2026

17/10/2026

Archers Extraoardinaire

A neat day in the field this morning as 14 archers took their place and accepted the challenge of hitting the yellow bull.

Thanks once again to John and Penrith City Archers for the experience.

RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club
Penrith City Archers
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch

16/10/2026

VETERAN HEALTH WEEK ACTIVITY - Wed 21st October

All Veterans (and partner, if available) are invited to join us on Wednesday 21st at 1000hrs, down by the Nepean River at Tench Reserve (see map and details here). Activity starts at 1030hrs.

A brief chat about exercising, followed by a walk of your choice, before you enjoy a free Healthy Seafood lunch-box while chatting with other veterans/partners.

For catering purposes only, you must first phone St Marys RSL sub-Branch by Monday 19th October to advise numbers coming - 0406 399 976 - leave a message in unanswered.

Register from 1000hrs at the RSL Gazebo in front of EastBank Fish & Chips.

RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch

11/10/2026

Try Archery

The invitation here is for all Veterans, their partner and children/grandchildren (minimum 8 year-old) to join in a local monthly archery activity.

A one-hour activity under instruction and guidance from Penrith City Archers - $5.00 per person. 10.45am arrival for registration, then 11.00am start at the Werrington Archery field, this Saturday 17th October. No prior experience necessary.

If interested, firstly phone St Marys RSL sub-Branch secretary, Tony on 0414 557 692.

This activity is part of the St Marys Veterans Wellbeing Program, conducted by St Marys RSL sub-Branch together with the St Marys Outpost Veteran Support Centre. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Come join the fun.

RSL NSW
RSL Australia
Diggers MC Sydney Chapter
Nepean News
Defence First Responder Veterans Shed - Western Sydney
Sydney Veterans Lodge
St Marys Outpost
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
St Marys Diggers
St Marys Band Club
City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch
Penrith City Archers

Address

St Marys Diggers Club, Cnr. Mamre Road & Hall St
St Marys, NSW
2760

Website

http://www.vvaastmarys.com.au/StMarysRSL_Sub-Branch/

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