Returned Services League Information

The RSL is committed to providing whatever support necessary to find solutions that deal with this crucial issue which impacts severely on the entire veteran community. Importantly, through all our representations and activities, the RSL is apolitical, but we do work to ensure that governments meet their obligations, to veterans, defence personnel and the broader Australian community. Our State Branches and National Office engage with governments at all levels to enhance support and remove inequities for all veterans. Recognising there will always be limits on what is possible, we seek fairness and greater support for those in need. RSL plays an important role on behalf of veterans, giving a voice to government on national security and other issues of the day on behalf of veterans. We actively promote our policies on national issues, particularly the defence of Australia, conditions of service of serving members of the Australian Defence Forces and the development of a national defence infrastructure and defence industry. The RSL has a strong and committed membership spread throughout the length and breadth of Australia. As an organisation, we work hard to ensure that our members' needs, and expectations are met and that we all share a strong sense of belonging and pride in our service and involvement in the RSL. For well over 100 years, the RSL has served its members, our nation's veterans and their families and strongly supported the defence and wellbeing of Australia. The needs may have changed, our role and responsibilities evolved, and our approach modernised and expanded, but our commitment to the veteran community is unbroken and our resolve to serve stronger than ever. At its heart, the RSL is a service organisation. Our future remains in the hands of our committed members and the effective contribution we all make.