Commemoration
RSL NSW and sub-Branches organise and deliver the major commemorative events across New South Wales to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian service men and women. The most well-known of these take place on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and are complemented by commemorations throughout the year to remember particular segments of those who have served. Through these commemorative activities, we remember and respect those who have served and sacrificed for Australia.
Camaraderie
For more than 100 years the Returned and Services League has provided a continuation of the unique camaraderie and mateship that people find during service in the Australian Defence Force. Through our network of more than 340 sub-Branches and chapters we bring together over 27,000 members who have served from a variety of backgrounds and contexts in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. This mateship among ex-Defence personnel is at the heart of what RSL NSW is and is highly valued by our members and the veteran community.
Support
Meeting the needs of veterans and their families has been central to the RSL’s mission since its inception. Today we provide support through our network of sub-Branches, as well as through our partner charities, RSL LifeCare which includes RSL DefenceCare.
sub-Branches As the local presence of services and support in New South Wales communities, sub-Branches exist to be of service to veterans and their families. In addition to the face-to-face support and mateship they can offer, sub-Branches can inform and connect veterans and families to the range services available to them.
Events
A brief history of Memory Park War Memorial
In 2004 the Sub-Branch raised a committee to oversee the redevelopment of the Memory Park Memorial. The new Memorial was designed and built by local sculptor Terrence Plowright. The work commenced in early 2007, and was completed in late 2008. The dedication of the redeveloped War Memorial was by Her Excellency
Memorabilia Display
The Memorial Display is located to the right at the top of the escalators inside the Penrith RSL Club’s entrance.
We welcome all to come visit!
The StMarys RSL sub-Branch and Outpost have invited Penrith RSL sub-Branch Members to join them on 26 Jan 2026 to honor our fallen at Penrith and StMarys general cemeteries. We are seeking volunteers to place a poppy at each War Grave in their honor.
Registration of volunteers is required to ensure teams are co-ordinated and the workload is shared.
Penrith Members can register by messaging Anthony: 0401417497
St Marys RSL Sub Branch
St Marys Outpost
Share your Christmas!🎄
The Office is now closed until Monday 2 Feb 2026, the Office phones & emails may not be monitored or responded to over this period. If you urgently need to contact the sub-Branch, please contact the following Volunteers;
Peter Ward: 0408 015117
Len Halvorsen: 0498 122 192
Tony Kennedy: 0431 717 833
Anthony Eddie: 0401 417 497
If you, or any Veteran is seeking urgent professional assistance you can contact any of the following services 24/7, where appropriate;
Open Arms: 1800 011 046
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Defence All-hours Support Line: 1800 628 036
Defence Member and Family Helpline: 1800 624 608
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Christmas Holiday Support - The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch 'Office' will be closed from Friday 19 Dec 2025 until Monday 2 Feb 2026. Emails over this period may not be monitored or responded to during this time.
If you urgently need to contact the sub-Branch, please contact the following Volunteers;
•Peter Ward: 0408 015117
•Len Halvorsen: 0498 122 192
•Tony Kennedy: 0431 717 833
•Anthony Eddie: 0401 417 497
If you, or any Veteran is seeking urgent professional assistance you can contact the following services 24/7, where relevant;
Open Arms: 1800 011 046
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Defence All-hours Support Line: 1800 628 036
Defence Member and Family Helpline: 1800 624 608
Lifeline: 13 11 14
On behalf of the Executive Committee and all sub-Branch Members, we sincerely wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please stay safe and enjoy the break.
Anthony Eddie
President
