We spoke with two ‘military family’ members about maintaining their relationships and seeking veteran support.  By Chris Sheedy This article discusses suicide, self harm and other issues that may impact veterans. If this raises issues for you, find assistance from:  Open Arms 1800 011 046 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467  Lifeline:  13 11 The post Family members share the challenges of seeking support first appeared on RSL NSW.

The RSL NSW Constitution allows RSL NSW sub-Branches to incorporate. The Board has considered the process of incorporation and has been working with the team at ANZAC House to finalise the standard operating procedure for sub-Branches to incorporate as companies limited by guarantee (CLGs) pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001. RSL NSW and many sub-Branches The post Circular 18/22 RSL NSW sub-Branch Incorporation Update first appeared on RSL NSW.

When Bree Till’s husband was killed in Afghanistan, Barry Grant, President of the Woronora River RSL sub-Branch, reached out. Years later, they continue to catch up and serve the Woronora veteran community. By Tess Durack   Barry Grant OAM Barry Grant has been President of the Woronora River RSL sub-Branch since 2011 and was State The post Together we stand: Barry Grant OAM and Bree Till first appeared on RSL NSW.

RSL NSW has recently undertaken rigorous and in-depth research into the needs and preferences of younger veterans to ensure support and services are hitting the mark. Here are the findings. Currently, the majority of RSL NSW members are over the age of 70 years, but the launch of online membership, the removal of membership fees, The post Infographic: RSL NSW young veteran research first appeared on RSL NSW.

We caught up with Troy Knight about transitioning out of the Air Force twice, the impact service can have on family and how he’s using his experience to help other veterans.   Lighting the fire I had just finished my apprenticeship as a butcher when the crisis in East Timor kicked off and I was The post What I wish I’d known: Troy Knight first appeared on RSL NSW.

We caught up with Jess Leonard, Army veteran and welfare and compensation advocate at Wauchope sub-Branch. She shares the challenges of starting a sport and recreation initiative and the satisfaction of working up a sweat with other vets and their families.   Working towards change I’ve been interested in veteran wellbeing for a long time. The post How the Wauchope RSL sub-Branch launched a sport program first appeared on RSL NSW.

The Board met via Microsoft Teams for the Board meeting commencing at 9:00am. Due respects were made to the fallen and an Acknowledgment of Country was delivered by the Chair. President’s Report The President briefed the Board on his observations and extensive member feedback from phone calls and visits around the State.  Areas of interest The post Board Communiqué for 28 April 2022 first appeared on RSL NSW.

On Monday, more than 600 events across the state brought together veterans, their families and communities to remember and honour the ANZACs as well as veterans of recent conflicts. This was the first face-to-face ANZAC Day commemoration since Australia’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. At a glance: More than 600 events across the state on 25 April The post ANZAC Day 2022: Sydney events first appeared on RSL NSW.

From Kingscliff to Corrimal, RSL NSW members share what it takes to build ANZAC Day services across the state. At a glance: From dawn services to school visits, many kinds of activities are organised on or around ANZAC Day. For those in the RSL Auxiliary, ANZAC Day is one of the busiest days of the The post How we build this: ANZAC Day first appeared on RSL NSW.

Military families are a major support pillar of defence careers – often holding down the fort during deployments or postings, if not moving around the country with each posting. We spoke with a Navy wife and an Army son about the joys and challenges of a life less ordinary, the impact of service and the The post Military families on the impact of service and the importance of veteran support first appeared on RSL NSW.