RSL NSW

RSL NSW RSL NSW is a member-based veterans’ charity founded in 1916. Our Charitable Purpose: Respecting, supporting, and remembering our veterans and their families.

RSL NSW is located at:
ANZAC House
Suite 12.02 Level 12, 80 Carrington Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Telephone: (02) 9264 8188
Email: [email protected]

On this day in 1942, the Battle of Milne Bay in Papua began.It was the first decisive land defeat of Japanese forces in ...
24/08/2026

On this day in 1942, the Battle of Milne Bay in Papua began.

It was the first decisive land defeat of Japanese forces in the Second World War and a battle that became a turning point in the Pacific War.

Over two weeks of fierce fighting, Australian and American troops turned back the Japanese advance. Their courage gave new hope to Allied forces across the Pacific.

We remember the 167 Australians and 14 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the 206 wounded in the Battle of Milne Bay.

Lest we forget🌺

📷 Australian War Memorial

On 24 August 2010, the Battle of Derapet was fought in Uruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan, between a combined Austra...
23/08/2026

On 24 August 2010, the Battle of Derapet was fought in Uruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan, between a combined Australian Army and Afghan National Army (ANA) patrol and Taliban forces.

The Australian and ANA soldiers came under fire as they approached the village of Derapet. They counterattacked with small arms, machine-gun fire and anti-armour rockets, engaging the insurgents for four hours.

Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney was tragically killed in the battle.

Five Australian soldiers were awarded for their actions that day, including Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, who was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Lest we forget🌺

📸 Defence Australia - Australian soldiers from Mentoring Team - Delta of the 1st Mentoring Task Force patrol towards Derapet in the days leading up to the Battle of Derapet (2010).

Sub-Branch Spotlight // Snowy River RSL sub-Branch celebrated the birthday of its eldest member, Tommy Tomasi, who turne...
22/08/2026

Sub-Branch Spotlight // Snowy River RSL sub-Branch celebrated the birthday of its eldest member, Tommy Tomasi, who turned 100 years old.

A veteran of the Second World War, Mr Tomasi saw combat in northern Italy and at the age of 18 he joined the Italian partisans and was involved in the resistance against the German occupation.

👉️ Read more: https://rslnsw.org.au/news/second-world-war-veteran-celebrates-100-years/

RSL NSW President Vince Williams has welcomed comments by NSW Premier Chris Minns recognising Victoria Barracks as an ir...
21/08/2026

RSL NSW President Vince Williams has welcomed comments by NSW Premier Chris Minns recognising Victoria Barracks as an irreplaceable part of Australia’s military heritage and backing veterans’ calls for the site to remain in Commonwealth hands.

Speaking at NSW Budget Estimates yesterday, Premier Minns described Victoria Barracks as “an incredibly important part of our heritage”, noting that people who have served Australia with distinction had made their position clear: the historic precinct should remain government-owned and continue to be run by the military.

The Premier said he was “throwing my weight behind the Diggers”, describing Victoria Barracks as a piece of national heritage that must be preserved by the Commonwealth and the military.

Brigadier Williams said the Premier’s intervention was a significant and very welcome show of support for veterans, former Defence leaders and the broader community.

👉Read more: https://rslnsw.org.au/news/rsl-nsw-welcomes-premier-minns-support-for-victoria-barracks/

📸 Image of RSL NSW President Vince Williams and NSW Premier Chris Minns at the 2026 ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

🔎 Exclusive experiences at the Anzac Memorial this History Week!Hear the stories behind the Memorial's remarkable bas re...
20/08/2026

🔎 Exclusive experiences at the Anzac Memorial this History Week!

Hear the stories behind the Memorial's remarkable bas reliefs, then return after hours to see the darker side of the Memorial and uncover the secrets hidden within the granite walls.

Two special events on Wednesday 9 September:

👉 Curatorial Talk: Revealing stories behind the Anzac Memorial's bas reliefs (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
👉 Tour: Secrets of the Anzac Memorial (6:30pm – 8:00pm)

Places are limited.
🔗 For full details and to book: www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/event/history-week-2026-anzac-memorial

Today on Vietnam Veterans' Day, veterans, their families, and the community gathered at The Cenotaph in Martin Place to ...
18/08/2026

Today on Vietnam Veterans' Day, veterans, their families, and the community gathered at The Cenotaph in Martin Place to honour all who served in Vietnam.

This year also marks 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan.

The commemoration was attended by His Excellency the Honourable Andrew Bell AC Lieutenant-Governor of NSW, NSW Minister for Veterans David Harris MP, and RSL NSW President Vince Williams, alongside representatives from ex-service organisations and, most importantly, Vietnam veterans and their families.

The song What a Wonderful World was performed by Little Pattie.

Lest we forget🌺

The Battle of Long Tan - 60th AnniversaryOn 18 August 1966, the Battle of Long Tan was fought near Nui Dat in South Viet...
17/08/2026

The Battle of Long Tan - 60th Anniversary

On 18 August 1966, the Battle of Long Tan was fought near Nui Dat in South Vietnam in 1966. The battle remains Australia’s most costly single engagement of the Vietnam War, in which 18 Australians lost their lives.

The anniversary of the battle marks Vietnam Veterans’ Day, when all Australians who served in Vietnam are honoured for the sacrifices they made.

Lest we forget 🌺

📸 Australian War Memorial

When Nikki Taube Zakrzewski joined the Armidale RSL sub-Branch as Hon. Secretary and Wellbeing Support Officer, it had o...
17/08/2026

When Nikki Taube Zakrzewski joined the Armidale RSL sub-Branch as Hon. Secretary and Wellbeing Support Officer, it had one active volunteer left among its members.

Today, as many as eight in 10 of the local current-serving Defence personnel are members.

Growing a membership roll was never the point though – she wants to ensure veterans know where to find help and to have a way to help others.

She told us the four core actions that have helped the sub-Branch to reach these new members and bring them into the League.

👉See how Armidale has done it: https://rslnsw.org.au/news/4-ways-the-armidale-rsl-sub-branch-helps-more-veterans/

RSL Armidale NSW

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Suite 12. 02, Level 12, 60 Carrington Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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