Returned Services League Information

The RSL was founded in South Australia and officially marked its Centenary last year (2016). It has been a key institution in South Australia for the past 101 years. Despite its recent difficulties, it is clear that the overwhelming desire of South Australians is for it to continue to play a key role in veteran welfare, advocacy and commemoration, and in community life generally. Despite the passage of time, RSL's job is not over as we are engaged in the 16th year of our longest running conflict and our new veterans will inevitably require the support the RSL has been providing their forebears for the past 100 years. While we have achieved an important milestone in our ability to move forward there is still quite a way to go. Over the coming months we will be implementing policies and procedures in order to better manage our funds and to ensure we are able to meet Governance Standards. In line with this we will be working on a new strategic plan to ensure that we do not get distracted from our charitable purpose. With the help of our extensive Sub Branch network and our numerous supporters we are confident that the RSL will have a future in South Australia. On behalf of our 134 Sub Branches and over 12,000 members, the Interim Board thanks the South Australian community for the good will and support it has so publicly provided.